Lighting

Most well-lit rooms combine three layers. Ambient lighting (chandeliers, flush mounts, ceiling fans with light) provides general room illumination — the baseline. Task lighting (table lamps, floor lamps, articulating sconces) gives focused light for reading, cooking, or working at a desk. Accent lighting (small sconces, picture lights, candles) creates mood and highlights specific objects or zones. A room with all three layers feels intentional; a room with only one feels flat.

Add the room's length and width in feet, then convert to inches for the fixture diameter (a 12x14 dining room takes a 26" chandelier). For dining rooms, the fixture should hang 30-36" above the table. For entryways with high ceilings, the fixture bottom should sit 7+ feet from the floor. For kitchen-island pendants, hang 30-36" above the counter and space multiple pendants 24-30" apart on islands over 6 feet long.

Hardwired permanent fixtures — chandeliers, pendants, flush mounts, wall sconces, ceiling fans — all require an electrician for safe installation. They connect to home electrical wiring and need a grounded junction box. Plug-in lamps (table, floor, USB-rechargeable portables) require no installation. Each product page lists whether the fixture is hardwired or plug-in. For new installations without existing wiring, factor in an electrician visit before ordering.

Most Quince fixtures use standard medium-base (E26) sockets that accept LED, incandescent, or halogen bulbs at the wattage listed on the product page. Some pendant and chandelier styles use candelabra-base (E12) bulbs. A few designs have integrated LED panels that do not require separate bulbs — these are noted on each product page. Bulbs are not included; check the spec sheet before ordering so you can pick the right color temperature (2700K warm, 3000K neutral, 4000K cool).

Most Quince fixtures with standard E26 or E12 sockets are dimmable when paired with a dimmer-rated bulb (LED dimmable or incandescent) and a compatible wall dimmer switch. LED dimming sometimes requires a TRIAC-specific dimmer rather than a standard incandescent dimmer — check the bulb packaging for compatibility. Integrated LED fixtures list dimming compatibility on the product page; most use TRIAC or 0-10V dimming.

Damp-rated fixtures handle humidity, mist, and occasional indirect moisture — appropriate for covered porches, screened patios, and gazebo areas. Wet-rated fixtures handle direct rain and splash — required for fully exposed eaves, pool decks, and uncovered patios. Each outdoor product page lists the rating. Installing a damp-rated fixture in a wet-rated location voids the warranty and creates a safety risk; always match the rating to the installation site.