Lights for High Ceilings
Traditionally, large period homes have high ceilings. These lofty heights designed to demonstrate wealth. The higher the ceilings, the more it would cost to heat the room. So the greater the ceiling heigh, the greater the wealth of the owners! Not all ceiling light lengths are created equal and as a result lighting high ceilings comes with challenges.
Here at Bespoke Lights, we have a number of ceiling lights. Not only those that are perfect for high ceilings but also some that can be custom made with a drop of your choice.
We recommend that you always have a minimum of 7 feet of clearance from the bottom of the light to the floor. This can be shorter if the light is placed over furniture so that the light won’t be walked into!
Medieval lighting for high ceilings
Medieval lights replicate historic designs. Originally, they would have utilised tallow (animal fat) candles. However, these replica lights can utilise modern LED bulbs for a similar look.
Wrought iron and rustic designs cleverly recreate the handmade effect that would have been prevalent in this era.
Tudor lighting for high ceilings
During Tudor times, the Tudor rose and other gothic motifs often embellished chandeliers for homes with high ceilings. Church windows inspired hall lanterns featuring coloured glass panels.
To recreate this look, chose fittings in darker colours for example antique bronze and avoid shiny metals and hanging crystals.
Elizabethan lighting for high ceilings
Similarly to the Tutor style, dark metal lights and circular chandeliers were used to light rooms with high ceilings.
In addition, metal wall sconces and metal table lamps would have provided subsidiary light during this period. Wrought iron, bronze, brass and pewter are still used today to reproduce Elizabethan style lighting. As well as pottery which was introduced during this era.
Jacobean lighting for high ceilings
Lighting in the Jacobean era was not dissimilar to the periods preceding it. The subtle difference being how the rustic metal chandeliers were decorated. For instance, Jacobean lights would have included stems with intertwining leaves, elaborate scrollwork and mythological beast in wrought iron fittings.
Candles were still one of the only ways to light a room during this era. Teaming dark metal fittings with candle light bulbs is the perfect way to revive this look. While pairing ceiling lights with matching wall lights will help to provide additional mood lighting in a large room.
Georgian lighting for high ceilings
Lighting in the Georgian period started to move away from the rustic style of the earlier eras. Fittings created in highly polished brass or silver created a more sophisticated look. In important rooms highly decorated chandeliers with outreaching curved arms adorned by pieces of cut glass hung as an eye-catching centrepiece.
Our range of impressive Georgian style lights, frequently styled with multiple candle light bulbs is reminiscent of that time.
Baroque and Rococo lighting for high ceilings
Typically, Baroque style lighting is lavish and opulent. It consisted of ornate gold fittings with decorative curves and swirls. Over stairways, in a flamboyant style, large, elaborate glass chandeliers hung. This is a particularly good look to go for if you have a large open staircase.
In contrast Rococo style lighting is more elegant and graceful with intimate hand decorated arms dripping with glass cut droplets. Perfect hung over a bed to add a touch of modest, romantic charm to larger bedrooms.
Regency lighting for high ceilings
Regency lights, similarly to the Rococo style focused more on understated splendour rather than fussy embellishments. Formal chandeliers made with polished or burnished brass and lit with multiple candles furnished large rooms. A large amount of candles and a well lit house was a sign of wealth.
You can recreate this look with our range of replica Regency lights coupled with low energy candle bulbs.
Shaker lighting for high ceilings
Shaker style lighting is especially perfect for kitchens with high ceilings or open plan minimalist homes. Focusing on simple designs without unnecessary decoration and made with straightforward fittings in metal or wood. Avoiding any added adornments and finished in matte colours they are plain and of course functionable.
If this is the look for you we have a great selection of Shaker lighting. Choose dark metal lantern style lights hanging at different levels. In the same way, wrought iron lights suspended on chains make this style work.
Victorian lighting for high ceilings
The introduction of gas lighting in the Victorian era paved the way for the development of gas chandeliers, otherwise known as gasoliers. Often made with etched glass shades and adorned with crystal.
Common in Victorian homes a large entrance hall is a key feature and therefore warrants a large, spectacular chandelier. Made with the best modern materials our range of Victorian replica lighting is sure to enhance your period home.
Tiffany style lighting for high ceilings
Featuring handmade stained glass shades Tiffany style lighting coordinates well with a range of interiors innkeeping with many period styles. Traditionally, the shades adorn table lamps which added to any room will bring an extra layer of light particularly in those with high ceilings.
There are also a vast selection of Tiffany ceiling lights. Hang these in groups to create the lighting required in a larger room.
Arts & Crafts lighting for high ceilings
The Arts and Crafts movement took it’s style from the opposition to machinery produced items. Advocates therefore preferring to embrace the artisan quality of goods that have been handcrafted. Taking their inspiration from the natural world around them they used the best quality materials to create unique, beautiful yet functionable items.
For this reason, choose lighting with simple designs using natural materials to recreate the Arts and Crafts style with lights in your home.
Art Nouveau lighting for high ceilings
Similarly to the latter movement Art Nouveau lighting focused on lights that were not only functional but beautiful too. Inspired by nature the decorative designs were often made using metal work twisted in to plant tendrils, flowers and buds.
Uplighters would undoubtedly look great at staggered levels on large unoccupied walls. Look for curved lines and stylised flower shapes in keeping with the Art Nouveau style of lighting.
Edwardian lighting for high ceilings
Edwardian lighting moved away from the dark heavy metals of the Victorian era and towards lighter more elegant fittings. Inspired by elements from the previous more decorative movements that have come before it. Using more delicate metalwork and glass shades Edwardian style lighting bought a fresh new feel to homes.
Multi-tiered chandeliers dressed with crystals and delicate shades make the perfect addition to larger rooms in Edwardian style homes.
Art Deco lighting for high ceilings
Art Deco lighting used simple geometric shapes and patterns to give a bold, modern design to the 1920’s and 1930’s. Influenced by the glamour of Hollywood with an unmistakable style Art Deco style interiors are still popular today.
Whether you have opted for this style or you want to bring a touch of the roaring 20s to a modern interior; we have a range of Art Deco lighting to suit larger rooms with high ceilings.
Retro lighting for high ceilings
Retro inspired lights often have an industrial or nautical style. Made in a selection of metals including copper, brass and nickel. Sometimes painted in a range of fresh colours but also commonly finished with a salvaged look.
Ideal for modern open plan living, Retro lights look especially great used as a statement centre piece or multiple ceiling pendants. Adjustable rise and fall ceiling pendants are an intriguing option for high ceilings. They show off their mechanisms and are an excellent choice for directing light where it is needed most.
Modern lights for high ceilings
Bringing your home right up to date needn’t be harder than adding some contemporary lighting. Modern lights are sleek and stylish bringing a unique originality to the interior. Integrated LED lights offer the latest in energy saving technology.
Lighting with strong architectural shapes that throw interesting light and shadow effects suits properties with high ceilings and modern décor. Alternatively, chose white or translucent lights to suit the ultra sleek and clean minimalist look.
So, whether your home boasts the majestic ceiling heights of a period property or the lofty vaulted ceilings of a modern conversion. At Bespoke Lights we have a vast selection of lighting for high ceilings to suit a whole range of interiors.