WHY BUY PROGRESS LIGHTING?
Progress Lighting offers a wide selection of high quality lighting collections that deliver aesthetic appeal, stellar performance, easy installation, and good value. Progress Lighting has created high quality lighting pieces to match the decor of every room in your home.
For over 90 years, Progress Lighting has been committed to providing a diverse selection of high quality lighting fixtures - earning Progress Lighting the reputation as the #1 decorative lighting line among Builders and Remodelers. With over 3,000 lighting fixtures offered, Progress is the largest single source for residential and commercial lighting. Below, you will find information on different types of lighting applications and recommended fixture type.
Foyers, Halls and Stairways
Size the decorative fixture to the space. Two story foyers will require a larger fixture. If the fixture can be viewed from above, be sure to select a foyer fixture, which looks attractive from second story viewing. Stairways and halls must have good general lighting for safety. Choose matching close-to-ceiling fixtures for hallways and smaller chain-hung fixtures for stairways. Progress broad selection of chandeliers and pendants offers diversified lighting options for virtually every decor
Living Area
Recessed lighting is one of the preferred ways to light a general area because the light source is concealed. Close-to-ceiling or decorative fluorescent fixtures can provide ample lighting. Chandeliers can be installed as an accent or general lighting
Dining Area
A chandelier or pendant can be a general lighting element, as well as a focal point of the home. Recessed wall washers can provide additional light while helping to create an illusion of a larger room space. A chandelier should be 6" to 12" smaller than the narrowest side of the table. The bottom of a pendant or chandelier should be approximately 30" above a table.
Kitchen
Decorative fluorescent fixtures mounted in the center of a workspace is a common choice. Kitchens less than 100 square feet require a two-lamp fluorescent; up to 250 square feet will require supplemental lighting. Downlights mounted 18" off the edge of the cabinets, and spaced 3' to 4' on centers is an excellent way to create additional general lighting.
Bath & Vanity Lighting
Areas over 100 square feet require several recessed downlights or decorative surface mounted fixtures. Companion close-to-ceiling fixtures help to supplement bath wall brackets in larger bathrooms.
Outdoor Lighting
Select a design and size to complement your house while providing sufficient lighting for safety. When installing a wall lantern, size the fixture to the door and surrounding space. Wall lanterns should be mounted slightly above eye level 60° to 66° from the center of the fixture to the floor. Post top lanterns are an excellent way to light a walkway, while complimenting wall lanterns. Large post top lanterns make a better impression when used in large open spaces.
Progress Lighting also responds to the ever-changing needs of the lighting industry with extensive research and development programs that ensure their high standards of quality and innovation for the home and commercial applications. Headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, Progress Lighting has four distribution centers located throughout the country that support one of the largest networks of electrical distributors and showrooms in the US. All are stocked and ready to serve your immediate residential and commercial lighting needs.