Overhead
lighting can be tricky if your ceiling is low. When on the hunt for light
fixtures you will often find large chandeliers that hang several feet. With a low ceiling, this means that you will
hit your head on the light fixture every time you walk past. Light fixtures for low ceilings need to be
close to the ceiling itself and should be able to carry your sense of
style. In order to ensure that light
fixture accidents do not happen, it is advisable to ensure that the fixture
does not hang lower than 6 feet 8 inches off the floor.
In
order to have a light fixture that is both dramatic and eye catching you will
need a low profile fixture that is large in diameter. This will create the ceiling drama necessary
without the risk of bumping your head.
The diameter of the light fixture should be determined by the size of
the room. The larger the room, the
greater the diameter of the light fixture you choose. Another way to create eye
catching ceilings and lighting is to use wall paper on a section of the ceiling
accompanied by a light fixture that brings out the colors of the wall paper on
the ceiling.
Excellent
designs for low ceilings include a flame fixture, sunburst fixture, flush
mounted fixture and resin bowl designs among others. If you have a long hallway with a low
ceiling, a repetitive pattern will create both drama and interest. Lighting for low ceilings can also be achieved
by making use of the architecture you have in the room using recessed lighting
in the ceiling and walls. Basically,
with a low ceiling you want light fixtures that will maximize diameter or width
instead of height. You can still get the
same eye popping ceiling drama without losing the glamour!
This article was first published on Capital Lifestyle Magazine here, by Pamba Boma!
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