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When you’re figuring out how to brighten your apartment, you might realize there are various kinds of lighting and numerous ways to arrange your lighting placement

If you’re struggling to find the best apartment lighting, it may help to know that lights can fall into three main categories according to their purposes. Below, learn about the three main types of apartment lights and how you should use them. 1. Ambient lighting Ambient lighting, also known as general lighting, can provide aesthetically pleasing lighting to your apartment. It includes: Lights on ceiling fans: Lighting on ceiling fans is great for overall lighting. However, ceiling fan lights aren’t ideal for completing tasks or for highlighting art or furniture. Chandeliers: Chandeliers look beautiful if you have taller ceilings. These light fixtures are timeless pieces often found in dining rooms and foyers. Recessed lights: Recessed lights are installed in ceilings,...

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Replacing a ceiling fan with light kit on 3-way circuit

How do I wire a replacement ceiling fan on a 3-way circuit? I have four supply wires; red, white, black and ground. Do I just hook it up the way the old fan was wired or is there any rewiring i need to do in the fan itself? The old fan was wired; ground to ground, black to black, white to white and red to blue. The wall switches are two 3-way switches with the fan in the middle. The switches supply power to the fan then you control the light and fan with the pull strings on the fan itself. Thanks for any help! #Ceiling-fan #Electrical #Lightinghttps://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/108375/replacing-a-ceiling-fan-with-light-kit-on-3-way-circuit

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