The best ceiling lights can be decided based on ease of use, design and light dispersion and which light is best for your space depends on these factors.

Chandeliers: 

These are the most grand of the ceiling lights. They add form and aesthetics to a space and can vary from small to large in size. Chandeliers are commonly used in lobby’s, stairwells and living room spaces and can consist of multiple smaller lights. 

Recessed Lighting:

This type of lighting is used in family rooms or throughout the ceiling in the main floor of the home. Recessed lighting such as Potlights can be used as mood lighting and can really brighten up your home. Many homeowners install Potlights just before they sell the home as it seems to add perceived value to the sale price of the home and is considered an upgrade. 

Pendants

Pendant lights are usually hung from the ceiling and can be used in the kitchen and dining area to highlight a particular space and are available in a variety of different designs like crystals, spheres or any other shapes. They act like a pendant hanging from the top and come in extremely attractive designs. These are a good idea if you like to keep your lights much lower than the ceiling. 

Mounted

Flush mounted lights are the most common of the ceiling lights and can be commonly seen in the kitchen/ dining / family room area. There are many designs available starting tea from circular to spherical shapes of these lights. Keep in mind though, that the cover of these lights needs to be taken off before replacing the bulb inside. These lights are installed close to the ceiling with one face flush with it.

How to decide about which ceiling light works for your space?

Ease of Use: Some of the above mentioned lights such as flush mounted or pendants could be easier to install and replace bulbs compared to the others like chandeliers. Chandeliers can be bulky and usually installed in higher spaces and require a taller ladder while changing light bulbs. Therefore the ease of use needs to be considered when choosing ceiling lights. 

Design: One of the most key element in choosing ceiling light is the aesthetic design of the light. Chandeliers can be grand whereas recessed lighting can be small and hidden. Pay attention to the design while choosing the light.

Light color and direction: Different ceiling lights can throw lights either to a focused area or disperse it to the entire room. Pendant lighting for instance, can be used to throw light just over a dining table, to a very specific area. This needs to be considered while choosing a ceiling light. 

Available Finishes for Ceiling Lights: 

Finishes include different colours such as black or white as well as metallic finishes such as silver or bronze. Some lights are even available in a wooden finish.