When the kitchen ceiling light fittings cast deep shadows in areas where you really need to see, or the chandelier light fitting in the formal dining room is too big, too small, or just doesn’t fit your personal taste, new ceiling light fitting can create a functional and beautiful space.
Balancing light fixtures on the walls, under the cabinets, or on the ceiling is an important element to setting up a new lighting scheme in the home. First, decide on the style of lighting fixtures that will fit the home’s architecture and interior decor. Any period and style are fine, as there are light fixtures for a modern home, minimalist contemporary, or a more classic and elegant home.
Regardless of what type of home you live in, consider what the most important areas in the room are that need to be lit. If this is a kitchen, the ceiling light fittings need to be powerful enough to give a bright light to the whole room, along with other lighting to get into specific areas.
For a kitchen island or bar, it is a good idea to get pendant lights that hang from the ceiling or an overhang and direct task lighting without spilling over into other areas. Pendant lights typically have a stiff rod to stabilize them, but swag lamps hanging from a chain are made in small enough sizes to fit these areas as well.
Most homeowners have at least one chandelier in their formal dining area. The chandelier is a piece that attracts attention because of its location, and should be bright enough and big enough to fit the room. Many interior designers use the height of the room to determine the size of the chandelier. For every foot in height the ceiling light fitting should be 3″ across. Therefore, a 12′ high ceiling would do well with a 36″ ceiling light fitting. A large bathroom can follow the same rule, but should always be used in conjunction with mirror lights or wall sconces to eliminate excessive shadows.
High quality and high design made of materials like stainless steel, solid brass, and cast iron do not come cheap. In fact ceiling light fittings range from $300-$3000 and more at high-end lighting stores, especially for period specific reproduction pieces. However, by checking your local home improvement store the cost can be reduced. These stores carry lower end designer brands for hundreds less.
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