Ceiling lights offer many features for interior design
First there was the ceiling light. This applies to most rooms. Because when you move in, it's usually the case that a ceiling light is enough for the time being - the main thing is to ensure a certain basic brightness. The floor lamp next to the sofa and the table lamp on the chest of drawers follow in the course of home furnishing. Just like decorative lights for stylish accents.
How do you install ceiling lights correctly?
This varies from model to model. But don't worry: each ceiling light also comes with practical installation instructions with drawing, on which all dimensions are noted. Simply follow the instructions step by step and a sense of achievement is guaranteed. And if you have any questions in advance or during installation, our specialist advice team will be happy to provide you with useful tips. You will find the contact details below. If in doubt, it is of course always advisable to consult a qualified electrician for installation.
Is it possible to hang ceiling lights without drilling?
Gravity says a decisive "no". For the installation of ceiling lights, you actually have to use a drill. Gluing is definitely not an option, as the weight of the light is to be held for years. The appropriate screws and plugs are usually included with the light. For suspended or plasterboard ceilings, however, you should use special screws and wall plugs that can hold the weight of the luminaire securely. If you have any detailed questions, please contact our technical advisory service.
Which light source do I need for my ceiling light?
This varies from model to model and depends on the frame and, of course, your personal preferences. In any case, you save the most energy with LED light sources:
- 90 % compared to incandescent lamps
- 60 % compared to halogen lamps
- 10 % compared to energy-saving lamps
With a luminaire with permanently installed LED technology, the question of the light source does not even arise. There is nothing to replace and nothing to worry about. With approx. You can expect 50,000 hours of operation.
Are there ceiling lights that shine upwards?
Are you looking for cosy, indirect lighting? while at the same time wanting the whole room to be pleasantly flooded with light? Why not simply choose a ceiling light whose shade casts the light onto the ceiling? If you then choose a light source with a warm white light colour, nothing should stand in the way of a really cosy atmosphere.
Ceiling lights - better in small or large rooms?
It is basically a matter of taste whether you illuminate your rooms with a wall, ceiling or pendant light. In low rooms, however, flat ceiling lights are particularly suitable in passageways. This means that nobody bumps their head and you also have uniform light from above. Flat ceiling lights are also great for places that come into contact with cupboard doors or room doors. LED ceiling lights with permanently installed lighting technology are the clear winners when it comes to "flat design". It could hardly be more space-saving. But ceiling lights also look good in high, large rooms and provide good general lighting.
Ceiling lights with special features:
Any ceiling light can illuminate the room. But playing music, remote control, automatic lighting, changing the colour or brightness - these are practical additional functions for more comfort and cosiness.
… with motion detector
Every room lights up when you enter it? This is no problem with a motion detector. This means you no longer have to reach for the wall switch with your elbow if you don't have a hand free. You can find out what the difference between presence and motion detectors is all about and the technology behind it in our guide.
… with remote control
One for the TV, one for the hi-fi system and one for the ceiling light. Nothing beats a remote control. After all, once you're cosily snuggled up on the sofa, you'll be happy when you don't have to get up again. Dimming, changing the light colours from warm white to daylight white and also choosing from colourful light modes - all this is then possible from the sofa.
… with loudspeaker
Making light is not enough? The ceiling light should also emit rhythmic sounds? Then a model with a speaker that can be controlled via Bluetooth with your mobile phone is perfect for your needs. And your smartphone is already playing the latest charts on your light. Simply brilliant!
… with colour change
Cosy warm white or cool and businesslike? You don't have to decide. A light with the option to change colour keeps all your options open. Depending on what you're doing at the time: working, for example, or relaxing at the end of the day. You can tell whether a light can change the light colour or even light up in bright colours by the blue-yellow and coloured circle icon in the shop, for example with our ceiling lights from Philips Hue. The product details also provide information on this under "Light colour".
… with dimmer
For some activities it just has to be bright. You will vacuum most effectively with maximum brightness - if you don't want to miss any woolly mice. You need much less light for a glass of wine in the evening. So it's a good idea to be able to dim your ceiling light as required. This can be done either via an extra mounted dimmer or, with practical Easydim lamps, simply via the wall switch.
