How to choose the size of the ceiling light according to the room?
Ceiling lights are mainly used for ambient or general lighting in the room. Find out our tips for choosing the right size of ceiling light for your room.
If you want to decorate your home like a professional, you will quickly learn how important lighting is to the overall design. Lighting is not just about choosing elegant lamps and fixtures. The location, size, power and colour of the light also have a great influence on the appearance of the room, other furniture and the atmosphere.Ceiling lights are mainly used for ambient or general lighting in the room. The installation of an appropriately sized ceiling light is the first step in creating a harmonious lighting system.
The type of lighting of a ceiling lamp
The type of lighting associated with a lighting is the main element to consider when choosing. The two main types of lighting are: halogen lighting and incandescent lighting. The instantaneous nature of incandescent lighting means that this type of lighting is recommended for high-traffic areas such as the hallway. For the living room, kitchen or any other living area, halogen lighting will provide a constant and general light. LED ceiling lights or energy-saving bulbs will provide environmentally friendly and harmonious lighting throughout the room.
Ceiling lights for different rooms
Daylight
Daylight luminaires are daylight luminaires that remind us of the blue sky light we see through our windows. They produce a light that is close to daylight, which distorts colours less and is less tiring for the eyes. Choose this type of ceiling light for your office, dressing room, kitchen worktop and bathroom. They will give you more comfort in your activities requiring a high level of concentration.
Overhead lighting
Overhead luminaires are among the most efficient luminaires for providing the essential overhead lighting in an interior space. The first thing to determine is the light output required to light a room. Depending on the size of the rooms to be lit, you can opt for ceiling lights with a single or multiple bulbs. You can also choose ceiling lights with a glass structure. The type of glassware in the ceiling light influences the light output and allows for soft, soothing light or a brighter light.
The size of the ceiling lights
Your space determines the proportions and shapes of the ceiling lights. In a spacious, rectangular living room, prefer a long shape that distributes the light effectively. If the ceiling is low enough, opt for ceiling-mounted models. A rounded designer ceiling light is ideal above a round table. In your bathroom, choose ceiling lights with a white colour temperature and a splash-proof rating.A general rule of thumb can be used to determine a suitable diameter for the kitchen ceiling light, bedroom ceiling light or any other room. To do this, measure the length and width of the room. Add these two figures and convert the total into centimetres. So if your room is 3m by 4m, the lighting ceiling light should have a diameter of 70cm.
