Read below to find out more about ceiling fixtures from Kichler Lighting
Have you been struggling to find an elegant fixture, but don’t want to overpower your modest sized room? Often used in kitchen and nook areas in order to provide ambient/general lighting, Kichler Semi Flush Lights are a great way to achieve the maximum amount of light in smaller rooms. Similarly, Kichler Flush Lights are perfect for using in hallways, closets, and even bathrooms. Using a short stem extending from the fixture to the ceiling, semi flush lights are an excellent way to accommodate low ceilings. We recommend using semi flush fixtures that have under a 22 inches drop (generally 10-18 inches) from the ceiling heights of 9-10 feet. In low ceiling rooms, semi flush and flush lighting is ideal.
However, in rooms with high ceilings (that is, above 10 feet high) we recommend that you find larger fixtures such as chandeliers for your general lighting needs. Semi Flush mounts are perfect for simple and complex styled rooms; whether you are decorating a room with many fixtures in an attempt to layer your lighting scheme, or simply trying to open up a small space, semi flush lights are the answer! But don’t stop here! Pair this fixture with pendants, wall sconces or other accent lighting to complete the look! As the leader in lighting manufacturing, Kichler Lighting provides countless options that are guaranteed to be a great fit in your home. Plus, when you purchase one of the many elegant semi flush fixtures from Kichler Lighting Experts, you will also discover the corresponding fixtures to your semi flush light, making it effortless to have a radiant and elegant home!
Semi Flush Vs. Flush Mounts
If you’re new to the world of lighting, you may be asking yourself, what are the differences between flush and semi flush lights? While both fixtures are able to fulfill similar illumination, they achieve this in different ways. Flush lighting is installed directly attached to the ceiling, whereas semi flush lights have a stem from the light to the ceiling, making them lower hanging than the flush fixture. This difference, though slight, is vital in selecting appropriate lighting. Depending on the size of your room, and height of your ceiling, flush and semi flush fixtures create comfortable and welcoming radiance throughout your home. Given that semi flush lights have the longer stem attached to the light, they hang lower than flush lighting; thus, it is vital that you consider your ceiling height when selecting which fixture to buy. While semi flush fixtures are appropriate for ceilings from 9-10 feet, flush fixtures work best in 8-9 feet ceiling heights. This is a great solution in low ceiling areas, for, hanging large fixtures in spaces as such results in overcrowding and visually displeasing rooms.
Finding the perfect piece for your dining and living area is often challenging, but when you’re delving into Kichler Lighting’s line of luxurious and chic chandeliers, it’s easy! No matter what style you’re looking for, you can count on Kichler to provide the best quality for the best price! Chandeliers work best in spacious rooms and foyers with high ceilings (10 feet and higher). Whether you want a breathtaking piece to hang above your dining table, or a showstopper for an entryway, Chandeliers offer a decorative quality like no other fixture does!
When you’re viewing Kichler Lighting’s entire line of Chandeliers, as a well-informed customer, you should keep the chandelier height and your room size in mind! Firstly, examine the size of the Chandelier. For Dining Rooms, a good rule of thumb is that the fixture should able to hang around 30 inches above the table, allowing a comfortable space between your family and the light. Measuring the distance from your table to the ceiling is the first step in Dining Room Chandelier installation. This step is essential in finding the right sized light for your room! In other rooms, the first step is measuring the size of the area. In 12 x 12 rooms, multiple tiered chandeliers with a 26-27 inch diameter fit nicely. Whereas in 14 x 14 rooms 28-36 inch diameter multi-tiered chandeliers beautifully fill the space. Rooms with high ceilings (above 10 feet) are generally well-suited for a Kichler Chandelier fixture because they give plenty of room for the light to delicately hang down. However if you have a smaller room (8-9 feet high), we suggest using a single tiered chandelier to be proportional to the low ceiling size.
Kichler Lighting crafts a variety of chandeliers to match your style preferences! Read below about the different designs and types of Chandeliers Kichler Lighting offers:
Contemporary: Using aesthetically pleasing lines, colors, and shapes, Contemporary Chandeliers are modern and chic! Perfect for homes that rely on the power of shape and line to render an avant-garde environment!
Transitional: Transitional Chandeliers are a great middle ground between the modern contemporary and traditional looks. They successfully merge the linear form of contemporary fixtures with the simplicity and elegance of traditional fixtures.
Traditional: This style is considered casual and comfortable; it adds charm and class to your home without being too bold. Because they are simple while dynamic, this look in particular is excellent for homes with pre-existing décor themes.
Another type of hanging fixture is pendants. Generally hung in kitchens, bathrooms or dining areas, pendants are a wonderful way to add or create depth to your décor. Most homeowners like to stagger multiple pendants above areas of interest, providing dramatic illumination and beautiful design. Pendants offer a stylish and ornate alternative to simpler fixtures like flush lights, while brightening your room to the same levels or brighter! Use pendants to make a statement! If your kitchen is lacking color, add vibrant pendants for a pop of drama! Kichler Lighting encourages you to expand your style boundaries and discover their entire line of polished pendants.
Like other suspended lights, you should consider the height of the ceiling in the area you wish to brighten. Pendants should be hung 60-66 inches from the floor of your room to the bottom of the fixture for comfortable and practical installation. Check out these installation tips for different types of pendants from Kichler Lighting :
Mini Pendants: When it comes to mini pendants, the actual fixture is normally less than 12 inches long. As a rule for mini pendants over islands, we suggest using one mini pendant per two feet of counter surface.
Island Lighting: The “Rule of Three” can be broken! This idea explains that furnishings and objects are visually more appealing in threes. Interior design often glorifies this tip as law, but some pendant fixtures work best in twos, fours, or even fives! Don’t limit your selection right away; explore your options before deciding the “rule of three” is appropriate for your home!