Lighting Installation

Light fixture installation starts with a licensed electrician

Every LightCove fixture is hardwired, so installation should always be carried out by a licensed electrician who can check your wiring, the electrical box and local code requirements. This guide helps you prepare: where to place each fixture, what to share with your electrician and which details to check before the appointment. It is general guidance, not a wiring tutorial.

Before the installation

Check the ceiling or wall box

The electrical box must be rated to support the fixture. This matters most for chandeliers and larger pendants. Your electrician will confirm whether the box needs to be replaced or braced.

Choose bulbs and a dimmer together

If you plan to use a dimmer, choose dimmable bulbs and a dimmer switch that is compatible with those bulbs. Your electrician can fit the dimmer at the same time.

Sloped ceilings

Sloped ceiling kits are available on request for pendants and chandeliers. Tell us the angle of your ceiling before ordering.

Typical mounting heights

These are common starting points. Your designer or electrician will adapt them to your room.

Wall sconces

Wall sconces are usually mounted about 60 to 66 inches from the floor in living areas and corridors. Beside a bed, place them so the light falls on a book rather than in the eyes.

Vanity lights

Vanity lights above a mirror are typically placed about 75 to 80 inches from the floor. Sconces on each side of a mirror are usually set close to eye level, around 60 to 66 inches.

Pendants over tables and islands

Pendant lights over a kitchen island or dining table usually hang 30 to 36 inches above the surface, spaced evenly along its length.

Chandeliers

Over a dining table, a chandelier is usually centered on the table, with its bottom about 30 to 36 inches above it. In a foyer or entryway, keep at least 7 feet of clearance below the fixture, and more in double-height spaces. Browse entryway lighting and dining room lighting for ideas.

Flush mounts

Flush mount ceiling lights fix directly to the ceiling box and suit hallways, bedrooms and lower ceilings.

Caring for brass

Turn the power off and let bulbs cool before cleaning. Dust with a soft, dry cloth. Raw brass develops a natural patina over time.

FAQ

Do I need an electrician?

Yes. Always hire a licensed electrician to install a hardwired fixture.

My ceiling is very high. Can the drop be longer?

Custom drops are available on request. See Custom & Bespoke Lighting.

Are your fixtures built to US standards?

Our fixtures are built with UL-listed components. Your electrician will confirm local code requirements.

Need help?

Contact us with the product name and your question. Professionals can apply to the Trade Program.