Pot lights vs old fashioned ceiling lights?
Pot lights give clean, even, directional light and a modern look. A ceiling fixture gives more decorative choice and is easier to change later. Many rooms use both: pot lights for general light and one fixture as the feature. We install either, with the wiring done by a licensed electrician.
Pot lights and traditional ceiling fixtures each have advantages, and the best choice depends on the room and your taste. Here is how they compare.
- Directional light. Pot lights can be aimed at specific areas such as artwork or seating. A ceiling fixture gives general light that fills the whole room.
- Energy efficiency. LED pot lights are highly efficient and cut energy costs compared with the incandescent bulbs in many older fixtures.
- Installation. Pot lights need holes cut in the ceiling, wiring run, and proper insulation and ventilation around each fixture. A ceiling fixture usually needs less work, though heavy ones may need extra support.
- Maintenance. Pot lights are harder to reach when a bulb or fixture needs replacing. Ceiling fixtures are easier to maintain and replacement bulbs are easy to find.
- Style. Pot lights give a modern, clean look. Ceiling fixtures offer a far wider range of decorative styles, from pendants to chandeliers.
Many rooms work best with both: pot lights for even general light and one fixture as the feature. Tucasa Home Improvement gives free estimates online, by email and by phone, and has 5-star reviews on Google from customers across York Region. Tell us about your project and we answer plainly.