Tips For Choosing Ceiling Lights For Your Home

When people think about lighting up their home at night

, one of the first fixtures to come to find is ceiling lights, which are mounted into the roof of a room and focus downwards to disperse illumination. Choosing what sort of lights will work best in your home, however, can feel like an impossible task (especially if this is your first lighting shopping experience). Begin your decision by deciding on what type of ceiling lights you like best, then use the tips below to make your final decision:

There are a number of ceiling lights to choose from, including:

Billiard/Island: these fixtures are so named because they are commonly installed over island bench tops or billiard tables.

Chandelier: this fixture includes at least 2 arms that stretch outwards. They can be as decorative or as plain as you like.

Fanlight: this name actually refers to the shades that the lights are fitted with; they open up, like a fan, either upwards or downwards.

Flush/Downlight: these fixtures, as their name suggests, are mounted flush with the ceiling.

Inverted: this clever fixture is designed to look as if it has been flipped upside down to create an interesting effect.

Pendant: these fixtures can be used singly or clustered together; they hang down from the ceiling, much like a chandelier.

Semi-Flush: these fixtures are similar to downlights, except that they still protrude into the room a little.

Use these tips to help you narrow down your choices in ceiling lights, hopefully leaving you with the best option for your home:

How much light do you want the room to have? Make sure that you have a clear idea for each room you are fitting out.

What sort of lighting is required for that particular room? Keep in mind that some rooms, such as the kitchen, will require a higher level of illumination than others, such as the bedrooms.

Have you considered dimmer switches for light changes? If you feel that some rooms will require strong illumination at times and softer illumination at others, look into dimmer switches.

What tasks are completed in the room? Keep in mind that bright light is needed for reading and cooking, whereas a softer one is needed for relaxing and winding down. You may be in need for two or three fixtures.

This should have helped you to narrow down your choices in ceiling lights to those that are most appropriate for your needs and your home in general. If you are still unsure how to achieve the lighting requirements of a room in your home, you should speak with a lighting specialist who will be able to advise you as to the best course of action.

by: Anne Mehla

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