If you are looking to buy some new lighting fixtures for your home, you may be unsure about whether uplighting or downlighting is the best choice. As you are probably already aware, uplighting refers to any lights that are mounted to shine upwards, whereas downlighting refers to lights that shine downwards.
When deciding between uplighting and downlighting, the answer will be dependent on what you are trying to achieve with your lighting choice and where in your home to want to place them.
How to Decide Between Uplighting and Downlighting
Discover below when you should use uplighting in your home and when downlighting is your best option from our home lighting experts here at Lightco.
Uplighting For Large Spaces
For larger areas in your home, such as your dining room and living room, uplighting options such as chandeliers are a great choice. Plus, you can also add a dimmer switch so that you can adjust the light to match the mood.
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Downlighting For Areas That Benefit From Task Lighting
Downlighting is a great choice for areas of your home that require task lighting, such as your kitchen or a craft area, as they provide direct light without overpowering the rest of the room with brightness.
Uplighting For Your Landscape
Uplighting options such as wall lights and spotlights are a good idea for illuminating various areas and structures in your garden, such as statues or water fountains. You can also position these lights to accent the shape and texture of any trees in your outdoor space.
Downlighting For Above The Bathroom Basin
If there are specific areas that require more light than the rest of a room, such as above your bathroom basin, downlights are the perfect choice. You may also want to add a few above your mirror so that you can enjoy maximum brightness when shaving or washing your face.
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