As long as you can keep it low profile it s a great option when you need lots more light and aren t willing or able such as in a rental to add more fixtures.
Using track lighting in living room.
Select a track lighting system that can be dimmed so you have total control over the amount of light.
As a formal entertaining space the living room usually is the ideal space for a dramatic light fixture such as a chandelier or decorative pedant.
For example install a track in an older kitchen or home office when you can replace an outdated ceiling light with a track that aims the light right where you need it on.
When to use track lighting tracks are especially handy when a room has an existing electrical box in the ceiling yet needs additional light directed throughout the room.
Track lighting is a good option for different types of settings including cement ceiling concrete ceiling high ceiling and beam ceilings.
The trick is to use the light source indirectly.
Track lighting helped me to add tons more light all over the room with a single install she says.
You can make adjustments easily depending on your requirement.
With illumination provided by halogen incandescent or compact florescent bulbs recessed can lights allow you to position a focused downward facing beam exactly where you need it.
But track lighting will hang down to the ceiling and can be rotated 360 degrees.
In fact you can use track lights for decorative purposes.