Lend Me A Hand

Different Types of Ceiling Fixtures

When decorating a home, it is very important to consider the right type of lighting. Lighting sets the mood and atmosphere in a room. For example, if you always have parties or get-togethers in your dining room or living room, you should consider installing lights that are glaringly bright. Or if you want to feel relaxed and peaceful in your bedroom, choose a lighting fixture that emits muted or dim light.

Aside from these, it is also important to choose lights based on your room’s style and construction. If your room’s theme is contemporary, then choose a lighting fixture that has a clean and sleek style. Or if your room has low ceiling, choose lights that are closely mounted to the ceiling.

When choosing lighting fixtures, it would be very helpful to know the different types that you can choose from. And since most of the lights are installed on the ceiling, this article will discuss about the different types of ceiling fixtures. Here are some of the types of ceiling lighting fixtures.

• The first type of ceiling fixtures is the recessed lighting. Recessed lights are those that are installed in a sunken area of the ceiling. It is easier to install them in new rooms or in rooms that are currently being renovated. But if your ceiling is already finished, you can choose something that can fit into the spaces that are made for wirings. Just make sure that the lights are safe to use near wirings. This type of lighting is usually used in contemporary homes because it has a clean and streamlined look. You should install this type of ceiling light if you need to have concentrated overhead lighting on a specific area.
• Another type of ceiling fixtures is the chandeliers. This type of lighting fixture is both functional and decorative. These pendant lighting fixtures have several branches where the bulbs or candles are placed. If you want to achieve a rich and classical theme in a room, installing these light fixtures will be very helpful. They can also be the focal point in a room because of their usually ornate designs.
• You can also choose a flush mount ceiling fixture. This type of ceiling fixtures is mounted closely to the ceiling. The light bulb is covered by a translucent half globe that makes the light muted. This is perfect if you do not want to have glaring bright lights in a room that make you feel as if you are in a hospital. This is also great for rooms with low ceiling. You can also choose a semi flush ceiling fixture. This is also mounted on the ceiling but there is a small space that separates the ceiling from the lighting. You can use this if your room’s ceiling is not so low. The bulb also has a cover that gives the same kind of brightness as the flush mount type.
• If you want to emphasize or accent something in a room, you can install spotlights, another type of ceiling light fixture. For example, if you have a painting that you want people to notice even when the lighting in the room is dim, you can focus the spotlight on it. You can move the spotlight around to have the right angle.
• You should also learn about the sconce lighting. This is not exactly a type of ceiling fixtures but it is also a great addition to any room, especially long rooms or spaces like hallways or corridors. These are usually installed on walls and provide lights that beam upwards. Some look like torches installed on walls while others look like branches with bulbs sticking out from the wall. These are used for emphasizing a piece of art or something or to add interest to a long space.

+++

There are two groupings in which artificial lighting can be classified into. There’s the general lighting that gives total brightness all around the room. And there’s the task lighting that only concentrates on specific areas to highlight an object or space. If you want to increase illumination in your room, a central ceiling fixture can add enough brightness. Hanging fixtures are also great addition with their different styles and designs. You can choose from an intricate chandelier to the basic industrial lamp.

When mounting ceiling fixtures, regardless of their types and classifications, it is very necessary to follow simple electricity rules to avoid any unwanted accidents. The source of electricity for your new ceiling fixture usually comes from a junction box that you can access through your attic. If an attic is not available, the electricity is sourced instead from an outlet in the room where you would install your new ceiling fixture.

Sourcing from an existing power box requires a fishing cable from the source of the electricity to the ceiling boxes. You can also choose to make a new circuit for your ceiling fixtures and this proves to be more convenient than fishing for electricity. If you are going to use a new circuit, attach a cable from the central service panel. For small ceiling fixtures, create the needed connections along the electrical line and ask an electrician to take a look at your work.

Small ceiling fixtures are great add-ons to highlight certain areas in a room. You can use a globe type, open dish and pendant light fixtures. When you install them, make sure to turn off the main source of power and get rid of your current ceiling fixture. Remember, don’t just turn the switch off. Your circuit breaker is the main source of electricity and turning off the switch isn’t going to totally cut off the power. The colors of the wires would be your guide in determining hot, cold, and neutral wire. Use a wire tester when the wires use the same colors.

Comments are closed.