Ceiling lights and ceiling lamps by GLOBO Lighting
The ceiling light provides the general lighting and shapes the atmosphere in the living area. It sits directly on the ceiling and distributes the brightness evenly throughout the room. Here you will find ceiling lights and ceiling lamps with built-in LED or with a socket for replaceable bulbs. The following sections show what matters when it comes to size and light colour.
What is the difference between a ceiling light and a ceiling lamp?
There is none. Ceiling light and ceiling lamp refer to the same model – a light that is fixed to the ceiling. Pendant lights and hanging lights are different. They hang lower in the room on a cable or rod and light a defined area, such as the dining table. A chandelier is a multi-armed special form of these. Ceiling spotlights and spots direct the light at a specific spot and complement the ceiling light as an accent.
LED or bulb with socket: What suits you?
With a ceiling light with integrated LED, the light source is built in. An LED lasts many years and needs no replacement. Models with a socket take a bulb, such as an incandescent bulb or an LED, which you choose yourself and replace individually if necessary. In the range you will find the sockets E14, E27, G9, GU10 and GX53. With some models, the bulb is included in the delivery. At the same brightness, an LED uses significantly less electricity than an incandescent bulb.
The brightness of an LED or incandescent bulb is given in lumens. As a guideline, about 100 lumens per square metre apply in the living area and about 300 in the kitchen. A living area of 20 square metres therefore comes to around 2,000 lumens. Uplighters, wall lights, floor lamps and table lamps also contribute to the brightness, so a single ceiling light rarely covers the needs of large living areas on its own.
Which ceiling light is dimmable?
A model with a dimmer adapts the brightness to the room and the situation: bright for cooking, subdued in the evening. Use the product filter at the top of this page to narrow down the selection by dimmability. For models without a bulb included, whether the brightness can be regulated depends on the bulb. This applies equally to LED and incandescent bulbs: if it is not suitable for dimmers, it flickers on the dimmer, including on a wall dimmer. For built-in lighting, the information is in the product data. Additional functions include the remote control by radio or infrared. Some lamps also offer colour change.
Which light colour suits which room?
The light colour is given in Kelvin. Warm white light around 3,000 Kelvin feels cosy and suits the living room. Neutral white light from 4,000 Kelvin is suitable for the kitchen and office because it feels clear and focused. Cool white daylight is particularly activating. With some models, you can set the light temperature directly, so that a ceiling light shines cooler in the morning and warmer in the evening. Which colour suits depends on the use, so it is worth a look at the colour temperature guide.
Which size and ceiling height suit the room?
The size depends on the room. As a rule of thumb, add length and width in metres and read the sum as a diameter in decimetres: an area of 5 by 4 metres can take a model of about 90 centimetres in diameter. With ceiling heights under 2.50 metres, flat models are the better choice so that nobody bumps into the light. High ceilings can take larger models with more depth.
The floor plan determines how many ceiling lights you need. An open living area with a dining area or an L-shaped hallway cannot be lit evenly with one lamp. From about 20 square metres or with an angular layout, two models provide better light distribution, and if needed you can add floor or wall lights. Good ceiling lighting comes from the size and number of the models, plus the light intensity.
Single-light or multi-light?
A single-light ceiling lamp creates a clear point of light, for example in the hallway or above the bed. 2-light and 3-light models distribute the brightness over several sources, and 5-light ceiling lamps provide good illumination even in large rooms.
Which material and style suit the interior?
The material shapes the effect of a ceiling light. Which material suits depends on the interior style and the other furniture:
- Metal looks clear and understated. A metal ceiling light suits modern flats and metal fittings.
- Wood brings warmth to the living area and combines well with metal.
- Glass looks light and diffuses the brightness softly. Smoked glass softens it and gives it a warm tone.
Many ceiling lamps combine several materials, for example metal with glass. Pick up colours and surfaces from furniture and fittings, and the ceiling light will look harmonious in the room and the interior. Material and shape together determine the lighting effect in the living area.
Which ceiling light suits the living room?
In the living room, the effect in the room is what counts. A flat ceiling light keeps the view clear, a model with a glass shade gives the room a soft character. Plan the ceiling lamp as the base and add accent light, and the living room will feel homely in the evening. You will find more ideas under Living & dining room.
Which ceiling light suits the other rooms?
In the bedroom, calm is what counts, so you should choose warm white light and a model with a dimmer. In the kitchen, the work surface needs a lot of brightness, and clear light suits it here. In the hallway, a flat ceiling light with even light is often enough. In the bathroom, you must pay attention to the protection rating – IP44 protects against splashing water, as occurs in damp rooms. You select the protection rating in the product filter.
If you have questions about individual models, customer service at GLOBO will be happy to help.