HT Room Lighting Suggestions Needed

[kingofgrills]

I am trying to find appropriate lights to swap out in my HT/gameroom. Since my wife and I didn't know what lights to use for HT when my house was built, I had the builder just stick with the stock boob lights (my wife's term, not mine). The ceilings in the room are 8' high, and the room is 18' wide by 27' long. The left third of the room is the home theater section, and the rest is the gameroom, with a poker table, and eventually billiards.

There are two boob lights spaced evenly apart, running down the middle of the room, and they operate in tandem from a single switch at the room entrance. As part of the project, I would like to replace the switch with a remote dimmer that is compatible with my Harmony IR remote.

Anyone have any suggestions for ceiling mounted lights that would work well? Unfortunately, I don't have any photos of the current lights in my gallery, but there are a few shots to give an idea of the decor. Also, any suggestions on Harmony compatible dimmer switches would be appreciated as well.

For reference, this light isn't exactly what I have right now, but it's really close in appearance:

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...W-I&lpage=none

Thanks!

[Beta Man]

Something that would probably work well with your decor...... is something one of my buddies has....

It's a track-lighting type deal, but the lights are on a wire.... it's very contemporary looking I guess, and it's hard to describe.

I'd have to ask him where he got them.

[kingofgrills]

Beta, I would greatly appreciate you checking into the lighting for me.

Does anyone know which dimmers work with Harmony remotes? I use a Harmony 880 in the HT room, and it uses an I/R signal.

I've found that while I really like seeing good lighting used in a room, it's difficult to achieve in practice. Any and all suggestions on lighting are greatly appreciated.

[osofast240sx]

Originally Posted by kingofgrills

Beta, I would greatly appreciate you checking into the lighting for me.

Does anyone know which dimmers work with Harmony remotes? I use a Harmony 880 in the HT room, and it uses an I/R signal.

I've found that while I really like seeing good lighting used in a room, it's difficult to achieve in practice. Any and all suggestions on lighting are greatly appreciated.

lutron dimmers work. there is a list on harmony's site.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by kingofgrills

Beta, I would greatly appreciate you checking into the lighting for me.
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He told me he got them here

http://www.solairco.com/CableLight5.htm

I don't recall what style he has..... but apparently "Cable-Lights" rather than track/pendant etc.... is what you want to search for (if you like this style.... )

[kingofgrills]

Originally Posted by osofast240sx

lutron dimmers work. there is a list on harmony's site.

Thanks, I'll check out the Harmony site. Never thought to look there.

[kingofgrills]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

He told me he got them here

http://www.solairco.com/CableLight5.htm

I don't recall what style he has..... but apparently "Cable-Lights" rather than track/pendant etc.... is what you want to search for (if you like this style.... )

Cool, thanks Beta! I'll check 'em out.