You and the Code

The NEC exists for your protection. I know we live in an era of business-guru authors and self-improvement advisors extolling everyone to “think outside the box,” to develop new paradigms, and to seek out the “wow” in everything we do. That’s fine, just don’t try it with your electrical work. The code will help keep you and your family alive and your house from burning down. You can be as imaginative as you want when it comes to selecting fixtures or adding lights, but they have to be wired and installed properly.
Just in case you decide to seek your bliss and express yourself with electrical work that isn’t up to code, your local inspector will be equally expressive, but in a way that won’t make you very blissful.