Track lighting is a method of lighting where light fixtures are attached anywhere on a continuous track device which contains electrical conductors. This is as opposed to the routing of electrical wiring to individual light positions. Tracks can be mounted to ceilings or walls, lengthwise down beams, or crosswise across rafters or joists. They can also be hung with rods from especially high places like vaulted ceilings. Typical systems have line voltage (120v) running through a recessed track. The track may have a second "hot" conductor, so that two circuits may control lighting on the same track. More modern systems are available with low voltage (12v) running through track, which is in itself decorative. In this case, the fixture may clamp onto a track made of two metal strips separated with an insulating strip. Other common types of ceiling fixtures include recessed lights, flush mounts, semi-flush mounts, pendants, mini-pendants, hall lights, foyer lighting, chandeliers, mini-chandeliers, island lights, billiard lights, pot racks, track lighting, and rail lights. Popular styles include contemporary, traditional, baroque, mission, artisan, craftsman and tiffany.
