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Lofty ceilings with interesting architectural detail can be particularly attractive to people looking to buy or build a house.

There’s no doubt that vaulted ceilings, also known as cathedral ceilings can create a bright, airy space, make a room seem bigger than it actually is and add value to a property.

But this type of ceiling can also be fraught with problems, especially where finding the correct style of lighting is concerned, as it may follow the slope or pitch of the roof precisely, or it may be curved, arched or otherwise altered to provide architectural individuality.

Choose LED Lighting

Unlike normal, flat ceilings which can be adorned very simply with any type of conventional light fitting you choose, the unusual shape of a vaulted ceiling presents a challenge that you’ll easily be able to meet thanks to LED lighting.

LED lights are now available in such a wide variety of types and designs that it would be surprising if there weren’t at least one or two that not only took your fancy, but also ticked all the necessary logistical requirement boxes too.

There Are So Many Options!

LED Ceiling Spotlights

The first type that springs to mind is the LED ceiling spotlight fitting. Available in many different varieties, LED spotlights aren’t just great looking, they’re also wonderfully versatile.  Easily affixed either to a ceiling or a wall, they’ll be absolutely perfect for a vaulted ceiling as it’s essentially a combination of both.

The dimensions of your room will dictate size of your spotlight fitting so, for a smaller room, you might opt for a single or a three-gang, whereas quads, six and eight-gang fittings will be better suited to more expansive spaces.

LED Downlights

Depending upon the recess space between your vaulted ceiling and the internal surface of the roof itself, you could also go for some stylish and discreet fitted LED downlights.

LED bulb and housing all in one unit, LED downlights enhance the look of your ceiling whilst providing great light coverage through a choice of beam angles from 40° right up to 120°.

Obviously, you’ll need to choose the correct beam angle to enhance the illumination these lights provide, especially given the inclination of your vaulted ceiling.

But don’t forget, there’s a range of recessed LED ceiling lights with a tilting capability that should help you deal with that.

Should recessing space be an issue, there are a great many Short Can LED downlights to choose from, all of which are fire-rated, to give you and your family an extra 90 minutes’ protection if the unthinkable were ever to occur.

Bear in mind that this type of fitting does require an LED bulb, however, the bestselling GU10 LEDs with which they’re compatible can be purchased simultaneously and for only a few pounds more.

LED Panel & Tube Lights

If the styling of your decor leans toward the urban chic end of the spectrum, your vaulted ceiling might benefit from the slightly utilitarian look of LED panel lights. Scattered seemingly at random, yet with a keen eye for light placement, you could create some startlingly original effects with either the surface-mounted or recessed variety and there are the Blue Edge Lit LED panels for truly striking individuality. T8 LED tube lights are also particularly flexible and they too will give that functional look that’s de rigueur right now.

With an average life-expectancy of some 50,000 hours, installing LED lights will save you the inconvenience of having to change them as frequently as you would their more traditional counterparts. This is especially the case with a vaulted ceiling, as replacing bulbs can be particularly tricky when ladders are part of the equation.

With LED lights, you’ll simply install them and enjoy their illumination and the stunning effect they’ll create for many years to come.

Add to this the amazing 90% energy savings you’ll make by switching to LED lights, and there really can be no other serious option for your vaulted ceiling.

Yes, whichever type of LED light you choose for your vaulted ceiling, whether it requires a separate bulb or it’s an all-in-one fitting, you’ll be impressed by their versatility, quality, longevity and energy-efficiency.