FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: I don’t know much about lighting up my home. Where should I start?
A: Start by asking yourself if there’s a particular style you prefer for your home, whether it’s modern, contemporary, traditional, eclectic, or any other style. This helps to narrow down what can sometimes appear as overwhelming choice. Then, try to take things one room or one area at a time.

Q: I know what style fixtures I like, but I don’t know how much light I need for different applications. How do I figure this out?
A: There are a few ways to do this. If you’re unsure if something is not bright enough, it’s always better to get too much light than not enough. This is because if there is too much light, there are many ways of reducing brightness, whereas if you do not have enough light, it is much more difficult to adjust to a brighter setting. Lastly, keep in mind that kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms need more light than other rooms.

Q: Why is there such a wide variance in prices for light fixtures?
A: In one word, quality. Though we do not sell poorly made fixtures, there is still a range between economical, very good, and excellent. Country of origin can also be a factor. Despite all of this, however, the first and foremost determinant of price is quality. When buying your lighting, you may want to ask yourself how long you plan on using it for. Are you looking for something for the short term (rental unit) or long term (home owner)?

Q: I’m looking to buy a lampshade. What do I need to know?
A: Simply come into our store and we can help you select the best shade for your lamp from our selection of over 1600 shades. Be sure to bring in you lamp however, as buying a shade without your lamp is like buying a hat without your head.

*Article courtesy of Royal Lighting in Toronto - At Royal Lighting, we are very committed to and passionate about lighting. We have the best prices while always adding new products to our selection (average 100 new items per month). Our selection and service makes us the ideal showroom in Canada for all of your lighting needs. Come in and visit, you will be pleasantly surprised.

Chris Paulsen
cpaulsen@homerenovationguide.com