Crystal Ceiling Lights

Common Buying Questions For Crystal Light Fittings

Crystal ceiling lamps can help completely change the look and feel of any interior. Crystal fittings are a great way to make the space feel lighter compared to darker lights, such as black ceiling lights. Below are the most common buyer's questions:

What's the difference between polished chrome and brushed chrome on crystal ceiling lighting?

Polished chrome has a mirror finish that makes the crystals sparkle, whilst brushed chrome has a matt finish that's way more subtle. The polished version bounces light throughout the space. It provides a more glamorous feel to the interior, but it shows every fingerprint and needs more cleaning. Brushed chrome has a matted surface that hides smudges better and works with most other metal finishes you have in your room. Polished chrome's still the most popular for crystal lights, but brushed chrome's getting more popular.

Can G9 crystal ceiling lamps be used with smart bulbs?

Yes, but G9 smart bulbs are hard to find, as most smart bulbs need standard screw bases, so a smart switch works better for G9 fittings. The problem is that G9 bulbs have small bi-pin bases with barely any room for the WiFi technology that makes lamp bulbs smart. You might find a few no-name brands making them, but the quality's hit or miss, and they can end up costing a lot, especially if you need to replace them if they fail. A better solution is installing a smart dimmer switch to control regular G9 dimmable LEDs, as this will provide control via an app. Or if you're buying new, just pick a crystal light that takes standard E27 bulbs so you can use Philips Hue or whatever smart bulbs you want.

What rooms suit crystal lighting on the ceiling?

Dining rooms, entryways, master bedrooms, and living rooms work best. Anywhere you want to have a premium feel and have enough ceiling height for crystals to shine outwards. Dining rooms are most popular since the fixture becomes a showpiece above the table. Entryways give guests the immediate "wow" moment when they walk in. Master bedrooms can work with flush-mount or semi-flush styles if your ceiling's on the lower side. Living rooms are great as a focal point, especially in open-concept layouts. It is best to skip kitchens where cooking grease makes cleaning difficult, kids' rooms where hanging crystals are a safety risk, it is better to use glass ceiling lights, and any ceiling under 2.1 metres where the crystals just don't have room to make an impact.