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Ceiling lights: Things to consider before buying!

by BuildingandInteriors January 25, 2021
by BuildingandInteriors January 25, 2021
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Ceiling lights play an important role in deciding the ambience of the house. Along with illumination, lighting influences the mood of the house and by extension its occupants.

The ceiling lightings are available in many designs, patterns, and budget options. From traditional to modern ceiling light and from glass to bamboo, you can choose from an endless range of ceiling light designs.

However, selecting these ceiling lighting, especially the false ceiling lighting is not as simple as it seems. In addition to ing, being visually appealing, these decorative ceiling lights must also match the standards of the basic house lighting rules.

Therefore, this article deals with the following aspects:

1. General ceiling light tips

2. Ceiling lighting for different areas

a. Ceiling lights for living room & hall

b. Ceiling lights for bedroom

c. Ceiling lights for kitchen

d. Ceiling lights for bathrooms

e. Ceiling lights for dining rooms

f. Ceiling lights for office

1. General ceiling light tips

 

  1. The main ceiling light must be bright. Using LED ceiling lights of appropriate wattage makes the room comfortable.
Read more about LED lights here.
  1. If you are hanging false ceiling lighting, ensure that they are hung at an appropriate height. The standard height of false ceiling lighting remains 7-8 feet above the floor.
  2. When installing 4-inch recessed lights can ensure 4 feet distance between them and 6 feet distance between 6 inches can.
  3. While choosing the false ceiling light designs, ensure that they match with and enhance the interiors of the space.
  4. Avoid floor lighting and low hanging ceiling lightings for bedrooms that belong to kids.
  5. Choose those ceiling lighting for home that comes with easy installation and maintenance.
  6. Install LED ceiling lights for homes as they come with new-age technology that makes them more flexible and efficient.
  7. Choose the ceiling light designs that solve the aesthetic as well as functional nuances of the space.
  8. Ensure that the false ceiling lighting that you choose is not too heavy for your false ceilings.
  9. Installing ceiling lighting with fans is not a simple task. It involves many wires and parts. Therefore, ensure that ceiling lighting with fans is installed properly.
  10. If you install square ceiling lights in a room, ensure that the remaining lighting fixtures have the same shape. The same rule is applicable for round ceiling lights. If the lighting fixtures have different shapes, the overall look does not come out well. Therefore, the geometrical symmetry is essential.

 

2. Ceiling lighting for different areas

 

a. Ceiling lights for living room & hall

 

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A beautiful living room lighting set up

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The ceiling lighting for living room usually follows the concept of layering. The ceiling lighting for living room must be capable of accommodating functionality for an array of activities.

Usually, people spend a lot of time in the living room. They engage in tasks like relaxation, playing games, watching T.V., conversations, etc.

Therefore, the ceiling lighting for living room must offer ambient, task, and accent lighting.

A combination of LED strip lights, panel ceiling lights, cove lights, and other hanging ceiling lights such as chandeliers make ideal living room ceiling lighting.

 

b. Ceiling lights for bedroom

 

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Sober bedroom lightings

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The primary concern of ceiling lighting for bedroom is to offer comfortable lighting that allows task lighting. The hanging ceiling lighting for bedroom offers ambient lighting. For additional task lighting, you can install wall scones, bedside lamps, and other lighting fixtures.

Bedrooms generally have one centre point. Hence, you can install ceiling lighting with fans and get wholesome benefits. The ceiling lighting with fan enables lighting and air-circulation both of which are extremely important.

TIP: If you don’t want to crowd your nightstand you can install wall-mounted lightings or a decorative ceiling light on either side of the bed as your bedside lighting. You must use LED ceiling lights for bedroom with dimmer switches. This way, you can control the level of brightness as per your mood and need.

 

c. Ceiling lights for kitchen

 

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Decorative lights for kitchen

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Kitchen lighting must be installed carefully. Being one of the most functional spaces of the home, the kitchens need perfect task lighting.

Modest lighting set up for kitchen must include general false ceiling lighting for ambient lighting, undercabinet lighting, and a pendant light over the countertop.

Cove false ceiling lighting for kitchen also offers comfortable ambient lighting. The modern ceiling lights with LED offer dimmable features for more convenient lighting.

TIP: You can go one level up by installing motion-activated ceiling lighting for your kitchen.

 

d. Ceiling lights for bathrooms

 

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Minimalist bathroom lighting

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The bathroom is a space for personal grooming. Therefore, it requires careful lighting. the bathroom lighting must not cast shadows on the person standing in front of the mirror.

This is a common issue that arises with bathroom lighting. So, it is advisable to install a central hanging ceiling lighting with an additional wall-mount fixture on the mirror.

The best bathroom lighting is the ones that adapt to the changing lighting needs of the day. Installing a LED ceiling lights serves this purpose well.

 

e. Ceiling lights for dining rooms

 

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Decorative lights for dining room

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Dining rooms need both ambient and task lighting. the dining table remains the primary focus for lighting. therefore, the hanging ceiling light for dining room is placed directly above the table.

However, in addition to the ceiling light design, the walls of the dining room must also be given a serious thought. If your room has a dark-coloured wall, you will need a ceiling lighting for dining room with more lumens as it reflects less light.

If you have an oval or rectangular table, instal multi-light pendant lightings. A single pendant or a chandelier looks best with round or square tables.

 

f. Ceiling lights for office

 

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A decent office lighting setup.

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Lighting remains an integral part of the office. It has a great impact on the occupants. The office lighting affects the working and decision-making capabilities of the people.

Installing LED lights offer better lighting quality. The T8 LEDs make the most common LED lights for office. Panel lights also make good office lighting solutions.

Moreover, installing light control systems saves energy and makes the office lighting for productive.

Do not overflood the office with lights. Your lighting should be in layers. A general ambient lighting setup with task lighting for individual workspace offers perfect office lighting.

 

The ceiling lights price range is vast. You can get lighting for home from a luxurious to an affordable ceiling lights price range easily. So, all you need to focus on is on the lighting requirements of your installation area.

 

Read more about false ceiling lighting and check out the latest ceiling light designs

 

Conclusion

Understanding the technicalities associated with ceiling lighting for home becomes as important as choosing the fixture.

So, one must not make one-dimensional decisions. There are a lot of aspects that need equal attention.

The location of the ceiling lighting for home, their shadow areas, their wiring, and the demands of different areas must be understood thoroughly before buying ceiling lighting.

All such details and the unique tips offered in this article will surely help you understand the lighting requirements of your home and make better choices accordingly.

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