3 things to know before booking a ceiling light installation service
The way you light your home is crucial to the way that it makes you feel. As well as being functional, your lighting adds style and can influence your mood. Bright lights can help you focus, dimmer switches can help boost your sleep and accent lighting can help showcase your favourite things.
A ceiling light installation can help to transform your lighting. Perhaps you want to add accent lighting to show off a painting or fireplace, some task lighting in the kitchen to help when you are cooking, or add a dimmer switch to change the mood of your lounge. The way that you light your home can create a great environment for you to live and work.
So if you have decided to change your current lighting with a ceiling light installation, here are three things for you to consider.
1. Measure, measure, measure!
Making sure you have the correct measurements before you book a ceiling light installation is crucial. Not only do you need the exact dimensions of where you want the light fitting to be placed, but you also need to measure the drop from the height of the ceiling to the lowest part of the fitting. Too low and you will be forever walking into it! You may also want to measure the diameter of the fitting - this will indicate how much light it will cast into the room.
Knowing these measurements will help you to decide if this is the right light fitting for the room before you have purchased and installed it. Shop around and look for the right ceiling lights to enhance a particular room.
2. How lighting can change the mood of your home
Different light fittings create different moods. Bright lighting helps you to be alert and focused which is great if you are trying to work. The bright light stimulates your brain and increases serotonin, which helps you to concentrate. Warm lights can create a cosy mood, and uplight can add interest to a space. Figure out what mood you want to create in each room before buying your ceiling light.
But, if you want to keep your options open with your lighting, using dimmer switches can help. Bright lights in the evening can interfere with your natural cycle, so being able to dim down the lights in the evening can be really useful.
Consider including different controls in your fittings, as they allow you to change the lighting depending on how you are using the room. Smart controls mean you can change the brightness or colour of your bulb, dim the lights or turn multiple lights off from your smartphone.
3. Beware hidden costs
Avoid buying the cheapest fittings you can find, but don’t overpay for something that doesn’t match your decor or your needs, as you will quickly want to change it again!
Beware that some fittings require halogen or specialised bulbs. These can be expensive to replace. So, make sure you know what kind of bulb is appropriate before you buy and make sure you are willing to cover the costs going forward.
Don’t install a light that is poorly designed and has its bulb in a place that is difficult to access when it blows. This will cost you more in the long run.
Don’t take shortcuts when installing a ceiling light. It may look straightforward but you will need some basic electrical skills to replace a light fitting. We always recommend asking an electrician to carry out any outdoor or indoor electrical installation for you. Doing it yourself may not be safe and you may have to ask an electrician to fix any problems you encounter along the way anyway.
Ceiling Light Installation
Ceiling lights impact the look and feel of any room. Different lighting can help boost your concentration or improve your sleep. Before you book your ceiling light installation, make sure that you have measured properly, so that you know where you want your light and you know it fits the space and will look good. As with all electrical work, you should always put your safety first and ask an electrician to install a ceiling light for you if you do not have the skills to do it.
