Light fitting for low ceiling
eilidhmca
7 years ago
Looking at buying a cottage which has low ceilings throughout, particularly at first floor! The ceiling is only 2.1m. What type of ceiling light would work in this space, the current fitting I really don't like and don't want to put spotlights in. (Sorry for poor photo!)
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Stephen Edwards
7 years ago
Igor Pelehh
7 years agoPerhaps something like this? It has a mirror base which makes the ceiling look higher. Standing or wall lights shooting up into gloss ceiling as well?
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eilidhmca
7 years ago
PROThe Bulb Co
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoJonathan
7 years agoIf the budget allows you could also vault your upstairs rooms to increase the feeling of space
PROThe Lighting Company
7 years agoI agree, I think sometimes we all just put up a central light because the wiring is already there. Wall lights, floor lamps and table lamps create a great ambiance to a room.
However having said this if it does cost too much to change the wiring we do have a fab selection of ceiling lights specifically for low ceilings that might fit the bill. https://www.lightingcompany.co.uk/ceiling-lights-c3/lighting-for-low-ceilings-c11
Take a look at the website www.lightingcompany.co.uk for more ideas for ceiling, wall and occasional lamps!
PROCouch Potato Company
7 years agoOr you can try something like Clessidra by Flos:
http://www.couchpotatocompany.com/collections/flos/products/clessidra-wall-lamp
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Burchdaume
7 years ago 
PROGHS Special Projects
7 years ago
Marisol Garces
7 years agoThis John Lewis light might do the trick. It throws a beautiful pattern on the ceiling when it's on.
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