Semi Flush Ceiling Lights
Semi Flush Lights
Semi flush ceiling lights play an important role when choosing lights for rooms with lower ceilings. Newer modern homes tend to have ceilings that are around 2.2M whereas older properties have ceilings of 3M and higher. It is sometimes impossible to have a pendant or drop fitting in a newer style property due to the height limitation.
A semi flush ceiling light may be the answer. It will normally have a central drop or stem on which the arms are mounted. They are usually between 150 and 350mm tall making them perfect for rooms with lower ceilings.
The great thing about semi flush ceiling lights is that they can be used anywhere. On high ceilings they can be a feature whilst giving a less intrusive light. Mounted on a landing or in a stairwell, a semi flush light fittings can look spectacular as the eye is drawn up the stairs to the fitting above.
Halogen semi flush lights are spectacular and can be a fantastic addition to any room, with the added benefit of being dimmable.
More traditional lighting styles may have glass shades fitted with either upward or downward facing light bulbs. Both will give different types of lighting effects. The upward facing bulb will bounce light off the ceiling and back into the room giving a more diffused light, whilst the downward facing bulb will give a more direct and consequently brighter light. It is also worth remembering that you can see the light bulb in a downward facing light fitting so it may be worth fitting opal or soft tone lamps.
Whatever you decide, remember to ensure that your light fitting will give adequate light for its use and that it is proportionate to the surroundings.
For more comprehensive information, please see Choosing The Right Ceiling Light in our Lighting Information pages.
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