what you need to do —

You may need special lighting by room.
Identify type:

— chandelier
— ceiling fan
— overhead lighting
— track lighting
— sconces
— other

Visit our Home Improvement Showcase for complete information on lighting:

view center: home lighting

Getting Started:

Step 1: develop the plan
take a completed draft of the spec sheet to your architect or planner, who will can customize a remodeling plan or revise an existing plan that meets your specs.

use your spec sheet and floor plan to bid the construction project to contractors


Step 2: get required building permits
It will either be up to you or the contractor to obtain each permit.
all about permits
lookup your local government for permit information


Step 3: find pre-screened lighting contractors and other service providers:

find a lighting designer Use this quick search to find customer-rated lighting designer from your area.

search local yellow pages:
electrical contractors