Lighting can make an enormous difference to any room. Influencing how it feels and how it is used. But despite the fact that ceiling lights are almost guaranteed to feature, all too often lighting comes as an afterthought to room design. So, how do you choose the best ceiling lights for your rooms?
The first thing you need to do is get to know what ceiling light styles are available. And where they work best.
Nordlux Ceiling Lights – What Kinds are Available and Where Should You Use Them?
Pendant ceiling lights
Pendant ceiling lights are among the most popular and well-known lighting types. Designed to hang down into the room from a central fitting, they come in a wide variety of styles. From simple glass orbs, like the Avra, to more ornate or shaded designs, like the Tullio.
Pendant ceiling lights are popular because they are easily installed and easily replaced, making them a low-cost and flexible choice. And because they are attached to a wire flex, they can be positioned at almost any height, giving you the freedom to use them as standard ceiling lights, or to lower them into the room to make a feature. Making them ideal for an array of spaces – sitting rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and dining rooms.
Chandeliers
Chandeliers are for when you want to make a show of your lighting. Big and bold, with multiple facets, chandeliers create a talking point for larger rooms. But while you can go for classic styling, with oodles of crystal teardrops, you can also take a more modern approach. With designs like the elegantly understated Nordlux Josefine or Ivona.
Flush ceiling lights
Flush ceiling lighting refers to lights that sit right against the ceiling. Like the Nordlux Oja or the Fallon. While ideal for use in rooms with low ceilings and in smaller spaces, flush ceiling lights are particularly popular in bathrooms and kitchens. Where the enclosed design can help protect against steam and water damage. Although it’s still important to look for a light with an IP44 rating.
Semi-flush ceiling lights
Very similar to flush lighting in design, semi-flush ceiling lights are created for smaller rooms where you want to make more impact. Such as bedrooms, snugs, and sitting rooms with lower ceilings. With lights like the Alton, the fitting is flush to the ceiling, but the shade extends into the room. While the Kaito brings the light that little bit lower. They look amazing and have more personality than flush lights, but they take up less space than pendant lights.
Recessed and spotlights
Spotlighting and recessed lighting are usually more popular in kitchens than other rooms. But lights like the Nordlux Agnes collection provide a versatile solution to ambient lighting. They can be used together to illuminate a whole room. Or individually to highlight certain features.
Lighting is very much a personal choice. You have to love the lights you live with if you don’t want them to become an annoyance. But understanding what types of ceiling light are available, and where they work best, will help you make the best decisions for your home.
Check out the full range of Nordlux ighting for more inspiration.
