Choose between parking lights and ceiling light It doesn’t have to be a dilemma. Both options They can coexist and complement each other, providing flexible and elegant lighting in every space. The key is to consider your specific needs, the style of your home, and how you want it they distribute light to create a warm and functional environment.
And what is this type of lighting like? “Proper lighting regulates our perception of any environment and has the ability to enhance shapes and colors, as well as enhance space features and decorative elements. In addition, adequate lighting can affect mood, productivity and to create comfort and well-being. “Experts from the lighting company tell us. Bover. We spoke to them so we can bring you a complete guide when and how to choose floor lamps and ceiling lamps and help you achieve a perfect lighting environment.
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The Fora ceiling light by Bover is one of the brand’s iconic pieces. Designed to illuminate warm spaces, it has an elliptical medium-intensity polyethylene shade that makes it suitable for outdoor spaces, perfectly isolating the light source thanks to IP66 protection. It is also available in a floor lighting version.
Differences between floor lamps and ceiling lamps
“The main differences between a floor lamp and a ceiling lamp are that, while the ceiling lamp provides general or direct diffusion, the floor lamp It’s an accent that illuminates a specific part of the space,” they tell us at Bover. And in fact they are exclusive: “using both apps can help create pleasant and comfortable environments.”
Among the floor lamps of the Bover brand, the Amphora model stands out, both for its design and for its functionality, which makes it ideal for both indoor and outdoor spaces. With a highly decorative aesthetic, it pays homage to traditional terracotta amphorae and is available in four different sizes to adapt to any space.
Advantages of each type of lamp
“Floor lamps are very versatile as they can be used in various spaces and are usually adjustable so that different environments can be created by changing the intensity through adjustment,” the experts explain. To this we must add the different applications of this type of lighting, which, as Bover reminds us, can they light up the corners which is not reached by light from the ceiling or pendant light. And another aspect to consider is that “officially they can have interesting features as a decorative piece.”
On their part, the ceiling lights that help us they have a more general lightfor Bover specialists have a clear advantage: “they become the center of attention of the space and are 100% decorative element at its best”.
One of the most legendary pendant lights in the history of design, Louis Poulsen’s PH 5. Poul Henningsen developed this lamp in 1958 in response to the constant changes in the shape and size of incandescent lamps and created a lamp that could be used with any light source. The iconic design is based on the same principles as Henningsen’s three-shade system, ensuring the light is soft, pleasant and completely glare-free, making it the perfect dining room light.
Where to use each type
“We should consider the use of hanging lamps in those cases where we are looking for a general diffusion in the space to be illuminated or diffusion directed in this case towards the table. We can also use pendants as focal point of the spaceeither because of the light emitted, or typically”, experts tell us. When it comes to floor lamps, it’s ideal to think about them to “help create different lighting hierarchies and as a resource in those cases where there are not enough bright spots.”
History also left us this practical and elegant floor lamp designed by Miguel Milá in 1961 for Santa&Cole. The TMC lamp has a two-part metal structure, along with a white methacrylate screen that can be raised or lowered using the power of a magnet.
Technical aspects to consider
As with any installation, we have to consider several practical and technical aspects when deciding. from one type of lamp or another. And there, no one better than the experts of a lighting company like Bover advises us:
“In the case of the hanging lamp we mainly have to take into account the height of the ceiling and the table to be lit: The optimal height to place a pendant light is about 70 cm. In addition, we have to consider the functionality, i.e. if we are looking for general diffusion or diffusion directed towards the table. “If we’re looking for general diffusion, we have to consider the power of the lamp in relation to the size of the space.”
“On the other hand, regarding the floor lamp we must take into account whether its function will be to create welcoming environments either it will be a reading lamp or we want highlight some architectural element of the space“.
One of the latest launches from the Italian brand Paolo Castelli is the Haibu series, a collection of lamps manufactured using a 3D printing process with a sophisticated and sustainable design.
The most common mistakes to avoid
Although the floor lamp does not cause many problems as it is flexible and can be moved easily, there are several aspects that we usually do not consider when installing a ceiling lamp. “The most common and at the same time unsightly mistake is his use pendant lights on low ceilings or use very short cables in relation to the total height to the ceiling. As a general rule, a pendant should be about 2.20 meters from the ground,” the experts tell us.
“We also have to take into account the shape of the tables; For circular tables, a single medallion will be most suitable from an aesthetic and formal point of view, and for rectangular tables, a row of medallions along the length of the table would be appropriate. In any case, the height of the pendants on a table must be over 70 cm.
Finally, they point out another mistake to avoid that has to do with light temperatures: “we should avoid using very cold light sources, as it will not help create warm and welcoming environments: The most suitable color temperature to achieve this would be around 2700K.,” they conclude in Bover.