Design guides, room-by-room sizing, and a closer look at the editorial fixtures behind every Nowmic interior.
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…
Read the guide →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…
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 …
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.
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 s…
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 …
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.
Do Nowmic light fixtures work on 120V US household wiring? Read More »
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.
Can a chandelier or pendant be hung from a sloped or vaulted ceiling? Read More »
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
Can you put a damp rated light in a shower? Read More »
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.
How High to Hang Wall Sconces: A Room-by-Room Placement Guide Read More »
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 —
Pendant Lighting Over a Kitchen Island: Sizing, Spacing & Height Read More »
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
How to Choose the Right Chandelier Size: A Room-by-Room Guide Read More »