Having a curved ceiling is an asset in many homes. Since it's a unique feature, it's something that can really sell your home when you choose to put it on the market. But when it comes to lighting for curved ceilings, things get a little more complicated. Since the lines of the ceiling aren't straight, you have a whole new set of issues to contend with - including installation and stability. Here's what you need to keep in mind as you shop for fixtures for these unique ceilings:
The first thing you need to remember when buying lighting for this type of ceiling is that you need to find lighting which is custom tailored to your ceiling. Unfortunately, you're not going to be able to choose just anything and hope that it fits well. You need to measure the angles of your ceiling or have a professional come out to your home to make sure you are picking the right brand and model. While you might be able to forgo the measuring by ordering hanging lighting instead of fitted lighting, most people want to draw attention to their ceiling, so a more precise measurement is in order.
Keeping that in mind, you need to look at the lighting that comes with the sets you are finding. If you have a larger room, you will need more lighting for curved ceilings - if you want to make sure every corner is lit. To make sure this is the case, you might want to order larger lights or those that aren't obscured by any fixtures. In addition, you might want to choose higher watt light bulbs to help illuminate the room fully. However, if you have a smaller room, smaller lights may be a better choice in terms of proportion.
Finally, the more ceiling lighting you have, the more you will accent the ceiling's shape. Thus, if you have a larger room, you might want to install two different fixtures at different points of the ceiling to create the most drama in your home.
