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Track Lighting Ideas

Jimmy Graham

By Jimmy Graham
Published July 25, 2023

Track lighting is a fashionable and easy alternative to traditional recessed or flush mount ceiling lights. There are many different options and systems that can coordinate and compliment your kitchen, living room, bedroom and bath. See how these lights on rails can be an upgrade for your home.

A living room with a green sofa and white track lighting.

What Are the Benefits of Track Lighting?

A 5-light track light in an urban loft with brick walls and a green sofa.

There are many benefits to modern track lighting. You can direct light exactly where you want with individual lamp heads and position them anywhere along the track. Lamp heads are available in a wide variety of shapes and styles in both halogen and LED bulbs. Track lights let you highlight pictures, memorabilia and architectural details. And while you normally think of track lights on the ceiling, you can also mount them on the walls depending on the layout of your room.

Think About A Modern Look

A white 6-light track light over the island in a white modern kitchen.

Replace dated fixtures and give your kitchen a fresh modern touch with sleek and fashionable track lighting. The thinner look works especially well in smaller spaces so as to not overwhelm the room.

Highlight Specific Areas and Shapes

The interior of a clothing store with track lights highlighting the merchandise and shelving.

We normally think of track lights for residential use but using them in a commercial setting is a great way to highlight special products and store fixtures. The ability to adjust the lamps can give almost limitless options for showing merchandise.

Consider Multiple Fixtures

A laundry room with 2 curved brushed nickel track light fixtures.

If you have a large area that needs to be lit, consider installing multiple tracks rather than one large piece. It will give you more flexibility as to where your light direction can be aimed.

Pair Your Lamps With Pendants

Three metal pendant lights with mason jar shades and Edison bulbs over a kitchen island.

Track lighting doesn’t have to just be directional lamps. Track lighting pendants are an excellent way to focus direct light on a kitchen island for preparing meals, cooking and even a space for the children to do their homework. Match your pendants with other nearby track lighting for a nice style coordination.

Try Something Different

A black 4-light track light with Gimbel heads illuminating a black and white abstract painting.

Track lighting can be much more than just some lights on rails. With a wide variety of track heads and flexible rail kits, you can tailor your track lights to your style and space. And remember, some track lights can be wall mounted too.

Dim All the Lights

A living room at night with sofa, floor lamp, potted plants and dimmable lighting.

An important consideration for your track lighting is being dimmer capable. Being able to dim the lights can be great for accent lighting, setting a mood or even watching television. To do this you must use dimmable tracks and heads and dimmable light bulbs.

Refresh or Renew, Lowe’s Has Your Style

A woman shopping the Lighting department in a Lowe's store.

No matter what style you have or if you want to find something new, Lowe’s has the selection that can make you track lighting ideas a reality. Shop these categories for classic and on trend fixtures.

Find More Information

For more information on track lighting for your home or office, check out our articles Track Lighting Buying Guide and Install Track Lighting.