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Get Your Lights Right! Placement Equals Perfection
Expert tips for handling the tricky task of hanging and positioning ceiling fixtures
A striking light fixture hung from above can add illuminating detail to your space. “Lighting is key to any space and can make or break a scheme as the atmosphere of the room can be significantly affected by the lighting choice.” However, the height at which you hang it matters. Here is some advice from design pros on how to get the lighting just right:
Take the Space into Account
The right decorative selection infuses a room with ambient light, (the light that provides overall lighting in a room creating a uniform light level throughout the space.) Ambient light is also integral in blending the other layers of light in a space; for example, accent lighting aimed at art, table lamps, floor reading lamps, or wall-mounted lighting.)
In rooms with high ceilings(12 feet and up), dropping the fixture to occupy the top one-third of the overall room height is a good choice. Fixtures in low ceilings should be held tighter to the ceiling so they are not obstructive. Proportion is key.
Dining tables, and especially kitchen islands, have higher requirements for light levels. Supplement decorative fixtures and couple with tight-beam spread recessed lighting, so the decorative fixture can be dimmed to a comfortable level while the recessed does most of the work, or visa-versa.
*Ketra is an interesting resource for mood/color lighting, indoors or out, offering the latest innovations with SMART LIGHTING solutions. Contact me for more information about how your home can be designed for Smart Lighting.
KETRA IS UNIQUE BECAUSE IT MIMICS NATURAL LIGHT
This means that the lighting can mimic the color and intensity of sunlight in a way that no other lighting system can. The result is a more natural and comfortable living environment that has a positive impact on mood and health.
Consider the Effect
Think About the Task Surface
*A beautiful light fixture is a unique opportunity to influence the room both aesthetically and functionally. Light itself is an essential element of interior design, and how you bring that light into the room is important.
A dining room table would require a lower light level, typically, than a kitchen island where you are going to be chopping vegetables and cooking.
You would want to match the fixture to the length of the table or island you are suspending over but keep it a little shorter. A fixture hung too low will block sightlines and a fixture hung too high might create unintended glare issues.
The size of the fixture itself depends on the room and where the fixture is being used, so I think the proportion is important. Consider if you mainly will be standing, or seated.
The ceiling height is the biggest factor. At 8 feet or lower, I would recommend a good flush/surface-mounted fixture, (and there is a wealth of selections to choose from of every size and design.) Much to discover and consider. Call me for my best recommendations. Lighting makes one of the biggest impacts on any buyer- both inside and outside of the home!
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