An article on ceiling lights? Whatever can I write that can be interesting and informative about a switch on the wall which when triggered merely lights up a bulb that in turn throws light into a room.
Well, quite a lot actually.
To start with there are no less than three main types of ceiling lighting being flush, hanging and recessed.
We never seem to consider what ceiling lighting does for us but it really is amazing.
They provide splendid general lighting for all the rooms in the house yet their importance is often overlooked.
We hardly take any notice of them until such time as a bulb needs changing or the fixture breaks.
When the latter does occur next time just consider a change and what you might like to replace it with.
What about recessed lights? They are brilliant in any room like a kitchen for example where the ceiling may be lower than normal and having hanging lights might make the area look cluttered.
Another excellent choice would be flush-mounted fixtures.
Once again the kitchen would benefit the most as this would mean fluorescent lights.
The fluorescent light will give you a bright light encompassing the whole room.
Basements and garages can also benefit from having fluorescent lighting.
There is also the semi-flush light which is a type of flush-mounted light.
Here we have the light fixtures that have a gap between the ceiling and the actual fixture.
This is an excellent choice if you are interested in the smaller, warmer type of fixture.
They are more decorative and attractive than the fluorescent light but do not overwhelm the area.
Finally we have the hanging lights.
In the mansions of years gone by of course the outstanding feature of any room was the chandelier bathing in any number of individual lights and providing a sight well worth seeing.
These days in our standard homes we are limited where size is concerned.
Hanging lights provide good overall lighting and a satisfactory focal point for the eye.
They are very pleasing probably because they dazzle us in the same way as candlelight does.
Selecting a good ceiling light is as simple as knowing what your needs and tastes are.
In order to create a pleasant and functional environment layer your lighting and select fixtures that co-ordinate with the décor of the room.
Also utilise bulbs that create a warm glow.
Don't forget that light can easily be absorbed and possibly even wasted in dark-coloured rooms.
However it can be reflected and consequently used as additional illumination in light-coloured rooms.