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February 03, 2025
Ceiling lights are attractive and can make your home look aesthetic. They can be of different sizes, shapes, and colors. You must choose a ceiling light according to your home’s specifications. However, the decision isn’t as straightforward. Putting too many or big elements can make the place look disorganized and chaotic.
If your living place or any space in the house is small, you have to be attentive while choosing a ceiling light. In this article, I’m sharing 5 best ceiling lights for small spaces to maximize usable space.
Key TakeawaysSmall spaces require ceiling lights that are moderate in height and small to moderate in diameter. Among many ceiling lights for small spaces, here are the top 5 options to light up your space.
Use these lights to bring an elegant yet cozy vibe to your home. However, check the height and diameter before you pick any ceiling lights for your small space. |
You cannot pick a huge-sized ceiling light for your small room. The proportion and alignment of the space or the room also need to be on point. A small, compact, and minimalist design will suit any such space.
Low ceilings make the space more suffocated and chaotic. You must choose a ceiling light that does not have a long hanging height. If you have a higher ceiling, pendant lights can work.
You can pick lights with lumens around 2000 to 3000 which is adequate for a small room. LED lights can also brighten up the space and save energy.
The color of light is also essential. It can be the overall color and design of the ceiling light. It should match your existing interior design and color combination.
You can pick the color temperature according to your needs. Choose a warm white color for a cozy vibe. It will suit well for bedrooms or living areas. For kitchen or workspaces, go for a cool white light color.
Another important thing to consider is your budget. You will find ceiling lights of different price ranges. Pick what matches your budget.
There are also other factors to consider, such as the design, aesthetics, and energy efficiency level.
Ceiling lights can add decorations to any room regardless of the size. As for the size and shape of the ceiling light matter in a small space, here are some great options. They are easy to set up and have a shape and height that will be a perfect fit for any small space. The goal is not to make your place look disorganized, heavy, or overly decorated.
The Shoppe Maison Rose offers these amazing ceiling lights suitable for small spaces.
Mission Beach Pendant is one of the sleek, compact, and minimalistic ceiling lights for small spaces. It has a glass shade. It looks very classy and stylish. Most importantly, it is a great fit for small spaces. You can also adjust the height easily according to your ceiling’s height.
It also allows dimming to adjust the brightness. It comes with a diameter of 7.75 inches which is perfect for any small space. You can pick it for your small dining area, kitchen, hallways, etc.
This pendant-style light has versatile uses. You can set it as a pendant, chandelier, or sconce. All of these will suit a smaller space. Brielle Pendant brings an elegant look by creating dimensions to your room. The glass material and opal shape make it stunning and eye-catching.
It is compact, 9.50 inches in diameter and 26.75 inches in length. So, it will easily match with moderate ceiling homes. Use it in your dining, living, or kitchen areas.
The Shoppe Maison Rose offers two styles of Cadence Light; black and white body. Both are equally attractive and compatible with a small space. You can easily fix it in spaces like bedrooms, hallways, or living areas.
This ceiling light has a 21-inch diameter and 9-inch height. So, you can use it in any low-ceiling house as well. It will provide a modern and artistic look in your house.
For your small spaces or rooms, a wall sconce can be a great option. Wall sconces save space as they are attached to the walls. You don’t need any vacant area to set it up.
The Backham wall sconce has multiple variations. You can get a single light, three lights, or four lights Beckham wall sconce for your home.
It helps to create a modern look. It comes with a diameter of 4.75 inches and a height of 16.5 inches. So, you can set it up within a small space. It will be great for your outdoor dining areas, porches, gardens, entryways, pathways, etc. as well. You can also try the Amrie Outdoor Wall Sconce or Gridley Exteriors Wall Sconce for a similar look and usage.
If you want to keep the look minimal and simple, a Cruiz Pendant will work. It is seamlessly beautiful and organic. It has two different styles available. One comes with a test-tube kind of shape and another is a bulb shape.
It has a 1.75-inch diameter and 14.50-inch height. So, you can set it in a smaller and lower ceiling space easily. It would be a great choice for your bathroom, hallways, bedrooms, etc.
If you are confused about the size of your ceiling lights, here is a proper solution. For any small spaces, check the space's length, width, and height first. Here is an easy formula to find the appropriate diameter of your ceiling light:
Room Length (ft) + Room Width (ft) = Diameter of the Ceiling Light (inches)
By this formula, you can calculate the diameter. However, here is a table showing the ceiling lights height according to the room's height.
Ceiling Height |
Suitable Ceiling Light's Height |
Suitable Options |
Under 8 Feet |
6 to 12 inches |
Cadence Light, Mission Beach Pendant |
8 to 9 feet |
12 to 16 inches |
Cruiz Pendant, Beckham Single Light Wall Sconce |
9 to 10 feet |
16 to 24 inches |
Mission Beach Pendant |
10 to 12 feet |
24 to 36 inches or adjustable height |
Mission Beach Pendant, Brielle Pendant |
Here is another table showing the diameter according to the size of the rooms.
Room Size |
Suitable Ceiling Light's Diameter |
Suitable Options |
Narrow Spaces like Hallways, Foyers |
12 to 18 inches |
Brielle Pendant, Mission Beach Pendant, Cruiz Pendant |
Very Small Spaces like Bathrooms, Closets |
12 to 16 inches |
Beckham Single Light Wall Sconce, Cruiz Pendant |
Small Spaces like Bedrooms, Small kitchens |
16 to 20 inches |
Brielle Pendant, Cadence Light |
Moderate Spaces like Living rooms, Dining areas |
20 to 26 inches |
Cadence Light, Mission Beach Pendant |
Even small houses or small spaces need proper lighting and decoration. Though the small spaces are usually packed up with different elements, a precise and minimalist ceiling light can transform the space.
Hence, pick a ceiling light according to the size of the space. Shoppe Maison Rose offers many minimalistic and elegant designs that are small in size. Still, these lights are so attractive and eye-catching that they can change your home’s vibe.
As principal at Maison Rose Interiors, Rose instills a bit of natural Canadian warmth where she was born and raised, and coastal California where she now lives. Rose’s culturally diverse background and travels abroad are seen in all her objects and ever evolving style. No matter what the style she is asked to create, each space designed by Rose is refined, collected, and unique.