Thursday, September 19, 2024

Design Agony! Lighting For Low Ceilings (We Discovered 33 Excellent Choices)


I’m engaged on so many initiatives proper now and so they all have ONE want in frequent – a large, multi-bulb, semi-flush mount mild fixture. And I’m blissful to say that there isn’t a gap available in the market and for as soon as there are SO MANY to select from. However since actually all of my initiatives want this I figured a few of you may additionally (or may not even understand you wanted this).

Right here’s why:

  1. Operate: most older properties both don’t have or don’t need recessed lighting, however one bulb isn’t sufficient lighting (particularly within the darker months up north).
  2. Scale: Having only one fixture in the course of an enormous ceiling is simply not that fascinating and the dimensions of it will possibly really feel off if the room is on the larger aspect.
  3. Curiosity and Influence: You don’t need to neglect the ceiling and lighting is such a great way to make an announcement, however most older properties solely have one junction field within the center (so the choice of a number of flush mounts, which can also be a factor isn’t attainable with out lots of work/price).
  4. YET low ceilings…until you have got vaulted ceilings, you may’t match a regular chandelier, thus the “low however large” want, clocking most of those underneath 16″. Most of those under would work for an 8’ ceiling, and if it’s over a mattress or espresso desk you may drop it much more (most likely not more than 18-24”).

Hey everybody! It’s Jess and I’m now taking up this submit. Emily did lots of mild fixture pinning however requested me so as to add in some extra choices as she had rather a lot on her plate this week. So if in case you have a low ceiling we’re each right here to assist. Under are 33 vetted choices that we predict you’ll love! There’s one thing for everybody:) Let’s start.

1. Huxley Giant | 2. Trendy Flush Mount | 3. Alameda

Now, this primary bunch is admittedly trendy BUT additionally stylish and versatile…if I do say so myself. The primary one (aka #1) couldn’t be less complicated and but extra lovely. With frosted blubs this might give off the prettiest mild. Nicely, really that goes for any frosted uncovered bulb:) However this fixture additionally is available in black and begins at an 8″ drop with a number of top choices. The center mild possibility I can personally vouch for as a result of I owned it! It’s solely 10″ tall however with a 32″ width. You’ll be able to see it in motion in the images above. So whereas I didn’t have a low ceiling it was such a fairly fixture and now lives in my finest buddy’s home in New York who wanted a brief and large mild. It’s additionally not a foul worth. Lastly, is one other Park Studio gem and is fairly freaking cool. Positively trendy and has a beginning top of 9″ and a width of 60″. WHAT?! When you have the funds, this can be a very stylish possibility that will give off nice mild.

1. Altona Barebulb Semi-Flush Mount | 2. Trio Chandelier | 3. Trendy Flush Mount

Holding on that straightforward, linear practice (however with a twist), I like these three. The primary possibility, from our beloved Rejuvenation, is gorgeous, clearly, however with the wooden accents feels slightly hotter which is a pleasant possibility. Nonetheless, it is available in three different colorways! It’s additionally solely 15″ tall and has a 29″ width (I imagine that’s minus the bulbs so you may add a pair extra inches!). The second possibility is an actual looker and BIG KID. It does have a minimal top of 18.5″ however a width of just about 52″. I additionally simply love that brass tone. Lastly, we now have an amazing barely smaller possibility that solely drops from the ceiling 8″ however is 24″ large. It’s enjoyable, clear, and likewise fairly reasonably priced.

photograph by tessa neustadt | from: eclectic conventional bed room reveal

1. Renee Semi Flush | 2. Boccia Curved Shade Flush Mount Gentle | 3. Ashleigh Semi Flush

Need extra bulbs? I’ve bought you. All three of those have a way more classic trendy really feel (and primarily MCM). Take our first mild. It’s bought these attractive giant frosted blubs combined with black and chrome for a really on-trend but basic look. It’s solely 15″ tall and has a width of 28″. It additionally has lots of visible impression! It is available in black and brass if that’s extra your fashion. Now I’m fairly obsessive about #2 and it’s one which Em pinned first. It’s vintage-inspired, makes such a visible assertion, and is truthfully an amazing worth! Additionally, it’s solely 7.5″ tall however has a 34.5″ width! The final one on the proper is the smallest of the group however is so basic (sorry, I do know this part says it’s solely giant lights). This one is available in at 18″ tall and 20″ large, so it’s nice for a small to medium-sized room! Oh, and it additionally is available in chrome:)

1. Jensen Black Metallic Semi-Flushmount Gentle | 2. Stella TRIENNALE | 3. Brendle 3-Arm Semi-Flush Chandelier

However for these with giant rooms, these three are superior. I like the perforated element on the metallic shades in the primary one. I feel this might work with SO completely different kinds and the value is nice. It’s additionally an exquisite top at 15.75″ and a 55″ width! Our center baby is costly however man is it so lovely. It’s a main candidate for a low ceiling because it’s 9″ tall and 34 large. It will give off A LOT of sunshine when wanted. Then lastly, we now have an EHD favourite that’s presently in TWO rooms on the farmhouse (front room, as proven above, and household room). Classic-inspired, a high quality we completely stand behind, and so fairly! It’s juuuust over 15″ tall and 40″ large. And as you may see, Emily’s front room isn’t small and it really works completely size-wise. This is available in brass and black:)

photograph by sara ligorria-tramp | from: a refresh of our favourite “baby shopper’s” – bed room 8 years later

1. Nouveau Aged Gold Three-Gentle Semi-Flush Mount with Opal Glass | 2. Jane 3 Gentle Semi-Flush Ceiling Gentle | 3. Tinsley Semi-Flushmount

So I do know that width is an enormous a part of Emily’s present lighting wants however I need to give a couple of extra (actually three) barely smaller choices in case you want one for a smaller room. The primary one is just like one of many choices above nevertheless it’s even shorter! This Parisian-inspired beaut is available in at 11″ tall and simply over 25″ large, which is a fairly good width should you ask me, particularly for the value. The second is a good higher worth, can also be wildly versatile stylistically, and is even SHORTER at 6″ tall and 24″ large! It additionally is available in white. However if you need one thing that feels a bit extra ornamental I like #3. And get this…it’s solely 4″ tall however is 33″ in diameter. So really not that small in spite of everything:)

1. Decatur Chandelier | 2. Wilson Mid-Century White Metallic Chandelier Gentle | 3. Uncooked Brass Semi Flush Ceiling Gentle

Whereas sometimes we go for extra ambient lighting for an overhead fixture, when you have got lots of bulbs in a single fixture you don’t have to fret about it not lighting the room correctly. So let’s discuss the primary one. I LOVE the patina and form. Sure, it’s additionally vintage-inspired, as most of those are, however come on it’s good. The worth is hefty however for that sort of patina, I’m not shocked. When it comes to dimension, the minimal top is 16.5″ and the width is 42″! So should you love the final form of #1 however need one thing extra trendy MCM (and a cheaper price tag), the second is superior. I like the supplies and it nonetheless has that nice form. This one has a minimal top of 10.6″ and a width of 45.5″. Wow wow! Our final one doesn’t completely match into this class however simply ignore that. It’s so cute, small, and is a superb worth. At simply over 6″ tall and 18.25″ large, it’s an amazing possibility for the proper dimension room.

photograph by kaitlin inexperienced | from: the prettiest inexperienced and pink kitchen rework that we accomplished in 7 weeks

1. Mid Century Linear Double Shade Chandelier | 2. Madera Linear Pendant | 3. Griffith Linear Suspension | 4. Andre White and Brass 2-Gentle Pendant | 5. Bicentric Sconce | 6. Ondu Twin Flush Mount

Okay, so now that the roundup has gotten bigger I received’t write you an entire dissertation on these STUNNERS. Nonetheless, I can’t get sufficient of those. Since these have shades you need to think about the sunshine distribution. This implies #2, #3, and #4 (which you’ll see within the photograph above) are going to have way more directional/process lighting than the others the place the bulbs are extra uncovered. But when your area doesn’t have to be fully illuminated in an enormous means, like in a eating room or kitchen, then any of those would work completely. However for actual for actual how CUTE is the little curve in #1??

1. DANNA Chandelier | 2. Hargrove 10 Chandelier | 3. Aston Chandelier | 4. HAVANA Chandelier | 5. Camryn XL Glass Globe Flush Mount | 6. FLUGBO | 7. COBE | 8. Kira Chandelier | 9. Glass Orb Ceiling Chandelier

I save the largest and brightest (actually) for final. If you need extra of a chandelier look regardless of these brief ceilings look no additional. None of those are taller than 18.25″ (and most at the very least a couple of inches underneath that). All of those are actually particular in their very own methods and are going to provide off superior mild! And whereas there’s no want to select favorites #7 is undeniably unbelievable (and was one other prime Em decide) and truthfully, I’m fairly taken with #9. Have a look at Goal getting very stylish! I’m a excessive/low lady what can I say:)

We really hope this was useful and that we saved you hours of looking out the web. That’s our job so you may sit again and calm down. Joyful mild procuring.

Love you, imply it.

Opening Picture Credit: Design by Annie Segal and Marieke Ochtman of ASOM HOME | Styled by Velinda HellenEmily Bowser, and Julie Rose | Photograph by Sara Ligorria-Tramp for The New Design Guidelines | From: Tour This Eclectic Midcentury Trendy Home Designed by ASOM Residence + 10 Approachable Design Methods Anybody Can Do



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