Which ceiling light is ideal for each situation?

The ceiling luminaire can serve various functions in the decoration of an environment. With proper use, it is capable of dividing spaces, highlighting objects, or even stimulating sensations like focus or relaxation. But for this, it is necessary to know how to use it in your project.

First, you must understand what effect you want to cause with the lighting, that is, what is the function that the luminaire fulfills in that environment.

Then, it is also important to consider it as an object that, beyond its lighting effects, is decorative. Therefore, it is interesting that it is in harmony with the other elements of that space.

If you have determined a decoration style for the environment you are working on, such as industrial or classic, the design of your luminaire is also related to this aspect.

Along this path, some common doubts arise, especially regarding the type of ceiling luminaire to be chosen and how to work with it in each context. If this is your case, check out the tips below!

What are the main types of ceiling luminaires?

There is a wide variety of ceiling luminaires available on the market. Discover the most common types:

Pendant

This type of luminaire is characterized by being suspended, away from the ceiling enough to be noticed that it is hanging. The pendant may or may not be a chandelier.

A very common use for pendants is to create light focuses in environments or to direct attention to certain points.

This happens, for example, in the dining room, where it is common to find a pendant that highlights the dining table.

However, pendants are very versatile and can be present in various spaces of the house. You can use them to highlight the kitchen counter or a study table.

The Accord KS and the Accord Cylindrical are good examples of pendants with different sizes that enable the creation of light focuses in the environment.

This type of luminaire deserves special attention, as it draws a lot of attention in the decoration. Choose a model whose design and colors harmonize with the style of the project.

Plafon

This type of luminaire is present in different shapes. The plafon can be built into the ceiling or mounted on the surface, for example, which gives it more or less prominence in the decoration of the environment.

It can also provide the space with different types of lighting: direct, indirect, or diffuse.

Therefore, it can be worked according to your goals: for environments that provide a greater sense of coziness, for example, indirect lighting can be a good choice.

In minimalist projects, on the other hand, the built-in plafon can harmonize with the rest of the decoration. If your goal, however, is exactly to draw attention to the point where it is located, try using a surface-mounted piece with a well-crafted design.

Some options of distinctive models are the Balance and the Physalis, both crafted in wood and with unique designs.

Built-in luminaire

Most minimalist of all forms of lighting, the built-in luminaire usually appears discreetly in the decoration. It is inserted into the lining or, even when exposed on the ceiling, appears small.

What draws attention, in this case, is the light itself. Therefore, it is easy to combine it with different projects, and it works particularly well in bathrooms, living rooms, and bedrooms.

Tracks and spots

Want to direct the light to a certain point in an environment? Perhaps the spot is the best alternative for your project.

It can be installed alone or on tracks, and helps to enhance certain spaces and objects.

Why define a decoration style before choosing the ceiling luminaire?

Pendant, plafon, chandelier, or spot: all these types of luminaires are available in various styles and designs, which please all tastes and meet the needs of each project.

It is necessary to know how to harmonize: in a cleaner style, for example, a ceiling luminaire can be the focal point, and complement the decoration of the environment.

What to consider when choosing a ceiling luminaire?

Some factors will make all the difference when choosing the ideal ceiling luminaire for your project. Check out some of them:

Harmony with the chosen style

Whether modern, classic, or industrial, it is interesting that the style of your project is reflected in the chosen luminaire.

This means paying attention to the material, design, and colors of the chosen object. The same wooden luminaire, for example, can present both a more minimalist and also a modern style.

Objective of the ceiling luminaire

Besides thinking about the decoration style you want to follow, think about the intention of the luminaire: do you want to diffuse the light through the environment or focus it on specific points?

Lighting can have various functions in an environment, such as lighting directly, demarcating spaces, or forming a composition.

For each of these goals, it is possible to find a ceiling luminaire that can best suit the project. For example, spots are excellent at creating light focuses, as well as pendants, which, in addition, also demarcate spaces well.

Environment where it will be placed

Different environments have different uses and, therefore, ask for specific lighting.

The kitchen, for example, requires more focused lights for food preparation, while a baby's room asks for calmer and cozier lighting.

Others, like the bathroom, can mix different types of lighting: more directed in the mirror area, used for shaving and applying makeup, and indirect in relaxation spaces, such as the bathtub.

Tips to choose the ideal ceiling luminaire

To think about the lighting of an environment, it is important to pay attention to its use. Check out some tips to not make mistakes when planning each place!

Dining room

Here, the great highlight goes to the dining table, which can be illuminated with chandeliers or pendants right above it. Spots can also work in the composition with the main lighting.

Give preference to warm light bulbs, which convey comfort to the environment, and keep the pendant at a height that does not bother the people seated, with a distance of about 70 centimeters to one meter from the tabletop.

Living room

Want to bring coziness to the environment? Prioritize indirect lighting and warm light bulbs. If you opt for ceiling luminaires, plafons are a good choice, since they are available in a wide variety of models and lighting types.

It is also necessary to evaluate the activities most performed in the environment. If you usually read in the living room, for example, consider the pendant, especially in rooms with high ceilings. To create a reading corner, install it in a way that separates an area of the room for this purpose.

Read also: Ceiling height and lighting: how to adapt the luminaires?

Bedroom

The bedroom is a space to relax. Therefore, the ideal is to bet on a more welcoming lighting, with diffuse and indirect lights.

Pendants can be an alternative to lampshades and sconces for reading moments before sleeping, if used over the nightstand or over a study desk.

Kitchen

To see the food well when cooking, the kitchen lighting must be more functional. Consider the plafon, which distributes light throughout the environment and ensures uniform lighting, preventing eye strain.

For focal lighting on the kitchen counter where meals are held, for example, pendant ceiling luminaires are a good choice, as they guarantee style in the decoration and demarcate the space.

The Fuchsia and Cylindrical pendants, from Accord, are two options that guarantee more sophistication and prominence to the kitchen.

Bathroom

Whether for bathing, shaving, or applying makeup, brightness here is fundamental. In this case, pendant ceiling luminaires or LEDs can help to highlight mirrors and niches.

Simultaneously, the bathroom can also be a resting space, especially with a bathtub on site. To make that moment after a long day even more relaxing, adopt a diffuse, softer lighting with neutral lights, which can be put into practice with the plafon.

Baby room

Of all environments, this should be the quietest, most welcoming and comfortable. For this, invest in soft light points and rotary dimmers that regulate the lighting intensity.

Spots with indirect lighting or even children's luminaires are a possibility that facilitates children's bedtime.

Choose the best ceiling luminaire for your project at Accord

There are several possibilities of ceiling luminaires, depending on the environment to be decorated, the desired material, and the chosen style.

Accord has worked for over 25 years with decorative luminaires with a sophisticated and contemporary design.

Accord's products, besides having an innovative design, use the best in terms of raw materials, translating into products of unique quality, durable and reliable.

Discover our ceiling luminaire models and choose the best for your project.