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Ceiling Mounted Lights

11 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

My husband does not want to consider anything other that ceiling mounted lights. No pendants, no false ceiling. Any suggestions on how to find such lights that don't look dated? This IKEA lamp is the only design we can agree on so far:

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User
11 years ago
That is a nice light. Do ask though if he's going to do the bug cleaning? Enclosed or close to ceiling lights like that do collect their fair share of flatbacking critters. ...
Cindy Chuah thanked User
Cindy Chuah
Original Author
11 years ago
I'm not convinced in having this in every room in the house though! I like variety.
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User
11 years ago
Especially in 50's and 60's houses, they often went through and put one kind of fixture, in the center of every room and the halls, and they were two bulb rectangular flat glass, frosted, sort of fluted edges and a simple (wheat pattern is what I grew up with) and they caught every bug around. I understand wanting variety, sometimes it may be the way to give a unified look to the house. Those look a lot more than the typical inexpensive utilitarian lights though.
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Whispar Design
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There are a ton of ceiling mounted options and even semi-flush (depending on your ceiling height. What is your budget and ideally what metal finish?
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