All Types of Closet Lighting Systems For Your Closet Organizer

What could be more frustrating than trying to find a blouse or skirt in a dimly lit closet when your half awake at 5:30 in the morning. It can be a very stressful situation and even though many closets are adequately lit most are not. If it is time for you to make some much needed changes to your closet lighting situation then here are a few closet lighting ideas to help you see your outfits properly.

Systems Types

Task - There are two types of lighting in most closets, accent and task. Task lighting is used to brighten a certain area in the closet. It is designed to let you see things clearly and usually represents one or multiple lights in the center of the closet to give off light in all directions.

Accent lights are solely used for a specific item or section of the closet. It is a decor oriented lighting and can be used to highlight certain parts of the closet such as shoes. They could be one or two small track lights in the corner or back wall of a closet.

LED
This stands for light emitting diode and is probably the safest and longest lasting lights available. They give off very little heat which makes them ideal for small spaces. They can also be battery powered so an electrician would not need to be involved in the installation process.

Xenon
This type of lighting is excellent for seeing true colors in the closet. They give off a truer bright light which makes seeing the true color in your clothing phenomenal. The only downside to Xenon is they do give off heat so they are not recommended for smaller closets. They are also not a UV light so they won't fade clothing color.

Halogen
Halogen lights are not a great light source for the closet. They get very hot and are not recommended for small closets. If you do go with halogen lighting be sure they are six to eight inches apart and flush mounted not surface mounted.

Flourescent
A very common choice among many homeowners because they last longer and are very energy efficient which means they are cost effective. Although they give off a hard light it is very bright and makes finding things in the closet very easy. The fluorescent light is the most common type of lighting in the closet of most homes.