A 110–240V wide-voltage rating includes U.S. 120V line voltage, so fixtures listed that way work on a standard 120V circuit. If a listing does not print a voltage, ask us and we will confirm it from the supplier sheet before you order.
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Whether a chandelier or pendant can hang from a sloped or vaulted ceiling is stated on the individual listing; some fixtures need a slope connector. Chain- and cord-hung fixtures generally tolerate a pitch better than rigid-rod fixtures.
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No — inside a shower enclosure you need a wet rated fixture, not a damp rated one. A damp rating covers humidity and condensation; it does not cover water striking the fixture. NEC 410.10(D) draws the line at 3 feet horizontally and 8 feet vertically from the shower threshold or tub rim, and requires a
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The right height for wall sconces in every room — bedside, bathroom vanity, hallway, stairs and more — plus spacing for pairs and the mistakes to avoid.
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Pendant lighting over a kitchen island is one of those details that looks effortless when it’s done well and a little off when it isn’t. The fixtures sit at eye level in the busiest room in the house, so spacing, height, and scale all show. This guide breaks the decision into five simple questions —
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A chandelier can anchor a room or quietly throw it off balance — and more often than not, the difference comes down to size. Hang one that’s too small and it reads as an afterthought; go too large and it crowds the space. The good news: getting it right isn’t a matter of taste so
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