Explore Track Lighting systems for flexible and customisable lighting layouts. Track lighting allows you to adjust light direction and positioning, making it ideal for kitchens, living areas, studios and retail spaces. A practical solution for modern Australian interiors.
Track lighting is a versatile lighting solution that can enhance ambient, accent, or task lighting depending on how it’s positioned. Rotating the track head across the room provides ambient lighting, directing it toward a specific object creates accent lighting, and aiming it over a workspace delivers task lighting. Track lights are popular in kitchens, living areas, offices, and commercial spaces for their flexibility and style.
Types of Track Lighting
Linear Track Lights – Perfect for accent or task lighting in residential or commercial spaces, linear track lights come in 2, 4, or 8-foot lengths. They can be extended using components like T-connectors, allowing you to create custom layouts. Various styles are available, and heads can be positioned anywhere along the track.
Flexible Track Lights – Offering the same functionality as linear track lights, flexible track lights can be curved or cut to size. This allows for a more personalised setup, ideal for highlighting specific areas or creating unique track layouts.
Track Light Rails
Track rails provide the foundation for your lighting system. Two main types are commonly used:
Single Phase – Used primarily in residential applications, consisting of two wires (active and neutral).
Three Phase – Typically used in commercial or industrial settings, consisting of four wires (three active and one neutral, with the neutral earthed).
Track Lighting Accessories
Customising your track lighting setup requires the right accessories for connections and flexibility:
Straight Joiner – Connects two linear tracks to extend the overall length.
Live End – Supplies power to the track; wires from the junction box are fed through this end.
Centre Feed – Allows power to pass through the middle of two connected tracks via a junction box.
L-Shaped Joiner – Changes the track direction to an L-shape, useful for extending lighting into adjacent spaces.
T-Shaped Joiner – Joins three tracks together for more design flexibility.
Cross Joiner – Connects four tracks at one point, ideal for large or cross-zone layouts.
Track Adaptor – Enables decorative fittings like pendant lights to hang from the track. Slides onto live ends and provides additional lighting options.
With these options, track lighting can be fully customised to suit both functional and aesthetic needs in any home or commercial space.
What are the benefits if using Track Lighting?
Track lighting is a smart choice for both homes and commercial spaces because it offers:
Adjustable lighting direction – aim light where you need it most
Flexible layouts – add, remove, or reposition heads on the track
Great for task lighting – kitchens, studies, workspaces, and vanities
Perfect for highlighting features – artwork, wall textures, shelves, or displays
Modern and clean design – suits contemporary interiors
Wide range of styles – from minimalist to decorative finishes
Where is Track Lighting most commonly used?
Track lighting can be used almost anywhere, but it works best in areas where adjustable light coverage is needed, such as:
Kitchen bench tops and islands
Living rooms (feature walls or artwork)
Hallways and entryways
Home offices and study areas
Retail stores and display spaces
Galleries and showrooms
Is Track Lighting good for Kitchens?
Yes — track lighting is one of the most practical choices for kitchens because you can direct light onto:
food prep areas
the sink
kitchen walkways
feature splashbacks or cabinetry
For best results, choose LED-compatible track heads and a colour temperature that suits your space (warm for cosy, cooler for a clean working light).
What's the Difference between Track Lighting and Downlights?
Both are great, but they serve slightly different purposes:
Track Lighting
Adjustable heads (you control direction)
Better for highlighting specific zones or features
Easy to add more heads in the future
Downlights
Fixed beam direction (straight down)
Great for clean, even general lighting
Often used for whole-room lighting
Many customers use both together: downlights for overall brightness + track lighting for task and feature lighting.
What types of bulbs do Track Lights us and can they be dimmable?
Track lights commonly use LED technology and may include:
Integrated LED track heads (built-in LED module)
Replaceable LED globes (depending on the fitting design)
LED is the most popular choice because it’s energy-efficient, long-lasting, and produces bright, clean light.
Many track lighting systems can be dimmable, but it depends on two key factors:
the track light fittings must be dimmable compatible
the globes (if replaceable) must also be dimmable LED globes
you may need a compatible wall dimmer installed by an electrician
Dimmable track lighting is perfect for creating mood lighting in living rooms, bedrooms, and dining zones.
How many Track Lights do I need for a room?
This depends on:
room size
ceiling height
brightness (lumens) of the track heads
whether the track is used for main lighting or feature lighting
As a general guide:
Small rooms may only need 3–4 heads
Medium spaces often work well with 4–6 heads
Large open areas may need 6+ heads or multiple tracks
Is Track Lighting easy to install?
Track lighting installation is usually straightforward, but it should be installed by a qualified electrician, especially if the wiring needs adjustment or if you’re replacing an existing ceiling fitting.
Once installed, track heads can often be repositioned easily along the track.
Can Track Lighting be used on walls (not just ceilings)?
Yes — many track systems can be wall-mounted, depending on the product design and installation layout. Wall-mounted track lighting can be great for:
feature walls
artwork lighting
hallway accent lighting
retail product displays
Is Track Lighting outdated or still in style?
Track lighting is definitely still in style — especially modern track systems with:
slimline tracks
minimalist finishes (white, black, brushed metal)
LED spotlight heads
directional designs
It’s now commonly used in contemporary homes and commercial interiors because it looks clean while offering high functionality.