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Ceiling Fixtures


It's an easy design element to overlook, but the type of lighting in a room can affect everything from the space's usefulness to its overall style and ambiance. Choosing the right fixture, based on ceiling height and the room's purpose, can change a boring room into a place that's beautiful, useful and inviting.

Types Of Ceiling Fixtures :

Chandeliers -
When shopping for a chandelier, consider:
--The recommended height for hanging a chandelier above a dining room table is 30” for the lowest part of the chandelier.
--The recommended diameter for a dining room chandelier is ½ the width of the table.
--For other rooms, add the length and width of the room then convert that number into inches for the right size chandelier. 
ROOM TYPES---

  • Dining room
  • Foyer
  • Bedroom
  • Child’s room
  • Master bath


    • Flushmount Fixtures -
    Hang flat against the ceiling.
    --Ideal for low ceilings.
    --Some house fluorescent bulbs to provide light to a large space, while saving money and energy.
    ROOM TYPES---

  • Bedroom
  • Hall
  • Closet
  • Dining room
  • Kitchen
  • Office/Study
  • Playroom
  • Porch

    • Semi-Flush Mount Lights -
    Falls between a flush mount fixture and a chandelier in style and hangs approximately 4” to 8” from the ceiling. 
    ROOM TYPES---

  • Dining room
  • Foyer
  • Kitchen
  • Bedroom
  • Patio


    • Fluorescent Lights -
    Available in styles to complement every room in your home, while providing more light for less money than traditional incandescent bulbs and fixtures. 

    Pendant Lights -
    Hangs from the ceiling like a chandelier but has a single light source.
    --Inverted Pendants directs light up and provides ambient light.
    --Downlights directs lights down and are typically used for task lighting or illuminating a workspace.
    ROOM TYPES---

  • Kitchen
  • Dining room
  • Foyer


    • Island Lights -
    Similar to pendants and are used for kitchen islands. May have two or three light sources shining downward. 
    ROOM TYPES--- Kitchen
       
    Recessed Lighting -
    Also called can or pot lighting. 
    --Mounted in the ceiling
    --Provides inconspicuous ambient or task lighting
    ROOM TYPES---

  • Kitchen
  • Family room
  • Hall
  • Office/Study
  • Playroom


    • Track Lighting -
    Curvy works of art light fixtures designed to complement any décor. Used as task or accent lighting.
    ROOM TYPES---

  • Family room
  • Great room
  • Hallway
  • Kitchen


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