Ceiling- and Wall-Mounted Luminaires
- The RE730, RE827, and RE830 fluorescent lamps that work in architectural and recessed luminaires can be used in ceiling- and wall-mounted luminaires.
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| Bedroom with a ceiling-mounted luminaire containing linear fluorescent lamps.
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- Luminaires containing linear, long twin-tube, or circline fluorescent lamps are ideal for kitchens, playrooms, home offices, and utility rooms.
- Screwbase capsule or screwbase globe compact fluorescent lamps fit many simple ceiling-mounted luminaires and porcelain sockets. For example, a capsule compact fluorescent lamp in a porcelain socket is a good choice for a basement or utility room if the light is left on for long periods of time.
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| Hallway with wall sconces designed for compact fluorescent lamps and night light. |
- Select wall sconces that are designed solely for compact fluorescent lamps for hallways, bedrooms, and living rooms, and in rooms with low ceilings.
- In bathrooms, luminaires positioned vertically at the sides of the mirror and above light-colored counters provide the best visibility to the underside of the chin. Linear or long twin-tube fluorescent lamps work especially well in the bathroom in separate luminaires or built into vanity mirrors or medicine cabinets.
- Compact fluorescent globe lamps substitute for the incandescent Hollywood lights popular with home owners. When a home owner insists on vanity lights above the mirror, the luminaires should be 6
feet 6 inches above the floor.
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| Bathroom with wall-mounted luminaires containing long lwin-tube fluorescent lamps |
- Incandescent track lighting should be used only where flexibility or accent lighting is important. If the track heads do not have a built-in reflector, use halogen reflector lamps.
 Position track heads so lamps are not visible from usual seated or standing positions.- Wall-mounted luminaires less than 6 feet 8 inches from the floor should not protrude more than 4 inches from the wall.
- Installing junction boxes at least 5 feet 9 inches above the floor allows wall sconces to be positioned high enough so that people don't bump into them.
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When you purchase a luminaire, look for the "ENERGY STAR" label.
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