Good lighting changes how a room feels more than almost any other upgrade. The easiest way to get it right is to layer three kinds of light: a ceiling fixture for overall light, lamps for reading and mood, and wall lights where you need focused light, like the bathroom mirror.
Types of Ceiling Lighting
- Flush mount lights sit close to the ceiling, so they suit hallways, bedrooms and rooms with ceilings under 8 ft. An industrial flush mount 2-pack covers two rooms or a long hallway with a matching look.
- Chandeliers make a dining table or entryway the focal point. Hang the bottom about 30 to 36 inches above the tabletop. See the metal dining room chandelier or, for more sparkle, the gold crystal chandelier.
- Ceiling fans with lights are practical for bedrooms and living rooms in warm climates: one fixture gives you both airflow and light. Try the farmhouse ceiling fan with light and remote.
Add Lamps for Layered Light
- Floor lamps brighten dark corners and reading chairs without any wiring. A corner floor lamp with shelves also gives you display space.
- Table lamps belong on nightstands, side tables and desks. Lamps with built-in USB ports, like this marble table lamp set, double as phone chargers.
Quick Tips Before You Buy
- Measure the room. As a rule of thumb, add the room's length and width in feet; the total in inches is a good chandelier diameter (a 12 x 14 ft room suits roughly a 26-inch fixture).
- Pick the right color temperature. Warm white (about 2700K to 3000K) feels cozy in living rooms and bedrooms; cooler white (around 4000K) works for kitchens and bathrooms.
- Check the bulb type. Each product page lists whether bulbs are included and which base they use.
- Hire an electrician for hardwired ceiling fixtures and fans if you are not comfortable with wiring.
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