Does All Lighting Need to Match In Your Home? – Scotlight Direct (2024)

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Do Ceiling And Wall Lights Need To Match?

When selecting the ceiling lights and wall light sets to use for your home, you might have a thousand and one questions on how to ensure the combination turns out perfect. One is if it was compulsory to get matching lighting. Well, no. You do not have to use ceiling and wall light sets for your home; both can be different. You can have contrasting lights or blend them in. You can choose to experiment and explore your choices in selecting and mixing the wall and ceiling lights.

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Do All Light Fixtures Need To Match?

No, they don’t. Your light fixtures can be different but complement one another. Not all light fixtures work in all parts and rooms of the house so you can pick different styles. While a large and hanging pendant light will work perfectly in the kitchen, the same cannot be said for the bedroom or the closet because it intrudes on those spaces. When picking your light fixtures, remember that it is more about coordinating, even as you transition from one room to another. There is no need for the fixtures to look completely alike if you mix and match light fittings properly. However, you can decide whether they should have a similar style, design, colour, or shape.

Can You Mix Different Light Fixtures If I Can’t Match Them?

Yes. If you cannot match your light fixtures around the house, mix them to create a more stylish vibe. As earlier stated, mixing them might be better than matching them but you might need to consider some do’s and don’t if your going to match the lights. Here are some steps to follow if you choose to mix rather than match.

• Choose a detail to align the different fixtures: Mixing the light fixture is a fantastic and artistic idea, but there is still a need for coordination among the fixtures. To do this, you must ensure that something is common among the different fixtures you choose. They should be similar if you want to mix recessed lights with pendant lights or flushed ones. Whether it’s the finish, the shape, or the style, the fixtures should share some similarities.

• Balancing the mix: Make sure there is a balance among the fixtures you plan to use. Consider how many fixtures would go with another type. Is Fixture B better than A? If it is, how would it affect Fixture A? This helps to strike a fair balance between both fixtures and ensure you aren’t using one to the detriment of another or ruining the lighting in your home.

• Try Two Fixtures in a Room: You can double the layer using more than one fixture. You shouldn’t restrict yourself to using a fixture per room; you can use two fixtures in one space if they fit.

Conclusion

There is more to lighting than matching your light fixtures. You don’t have to stick to matching sets. Feel free to experiment; stylishly contrast different fixtures or coordinate them with styles or colours. Be more creative with your decor and style by exploring your options and mixing things up.