This bedroom boasts light gray walls, a white four-poster bed, and a warm wood floor. A round black pendant light hangs over the gray coverlet, while a brown pillow sits on a black bench on the white rug.
29 Incredible Low Ceiling Lighting Ideas That Shine
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February 21, 2023
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Finding the right low ceiling lighting for your farmhouse home can be challenging. You need to find lighting that fits your style, your budget, and your space. Plus, you don’t want to be hitting your head on your lighting every time you walk through the room.
Low ceiling lighting solutions include a variety of lighting, from recessed lights in the ceiling to low hanging bronze chandeliers over a dining room table. You can install a large rattan lamp over a child’s bed or bronze lantern pendant lights over a kitchen island. Attach a black ceiling fan with a light over your wooden coffee table.
No matter what your personal style and budget are, you’ll be able to find a solution that works for you. So keep scrolling to see our carefully curated gallery of low ceiling lighting ideas that will make your home sparkle, and prepare to be inspired!
02 of Recessed Lights and a Gray Ottoman
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This living room boasts recessed lights in the white ceiling and white walls. Gray pillows are placed on a white couch and two white armchairs. A gray ottoman sits on a white rug on the golden wood floor.
03 of Centering a Whimsical Bed Along a Peach-toned Wall
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Light pink and peach tones fill this girl’s room. An upholstered headboard is centered against the peach-painted walls with a whimsical pink ruched and chiffon bed set that goes perfectly with the pink unicorn theme and serves as the centerpiece of the room.
04 of Large Bronze Pendant Light Over Rustic Table
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A large bronze pendant light hangs in a dining room with white walls. A small branch in a tiny bronze vase sits on a dining room table covered with a white tablecloth. Wooden chairs are placed on the light wood floor.
05 of Black Dining Room Chandelier With White Shades
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A black chandelier with white shades hangs above a warm wood dining room table. Double black doors are installed on the white walls. A white armchair sits on the light wood floor.
06 of Wooden Ceiling Fan and a Wood Ceiling Beam
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A wooden ceiling fan hangs next to a warm wood ceiling beam in a living room with white walls. A white sectional sofa sits behind a dark wood coffee table on a white rug. A white end table is placed on the light wood floor.
07 of Black Pendant Lights and White Cabinets
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Two black pendant lights hang over a white kitchen island. Two barstools sit on the warm wood floor. A black hood is installed over a stainless steel oven in the middle of the white cabinets.
08 of Kitchen With Neutral Wooden Décor
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A stylish farmhouse kitchen is designed with warm, neutral wooden floors and white walls and cabinetry. A wooden console table, styled with a wicker basket and candles in antique lanterns rests against the large black and white kitchen island. Neutral basket pendant lights are centered over the island and a bouquet of branches and fresh greens in a contemporary ceramic vase.
09 of Gray Upholstered Bed With Rattan Light Fixture
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One solution for low ceiling lighting includes hanging a large rattan lamp over the foot of a child’s light gray bed set against a white bedroom wall. Place a beige rug on the light gray carpet. Consider placing a stuffed white octopus on the blue coverlet to add a whimsical touch.
10 of Home Office With Gold Light and Sheer Curtains
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This office boasts a gold light on a white ceiling. Sheer white curtains hang from a black rod on a light pink wall. A floor mirror reflects the white desk.
11 of White Ceiling Lamp Over a Herringbone Brick Floor
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As you enter this house, you’ll be greeted by a white ceiling lamp in an entryway with a white shiplap wall. A wicker basket hangs on a white wall with light grey wainscoting. You may wish to install a long wooden bench on the herringbone red brick floor to give people a place to sit while putting on their shoes.
12 of Simple White Fixture for Low Ceiling Hallway Lighting
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As you enter this home, you’ll notice low ceiling hallway lighting that consists of a simple white fixture on an olive-green ceiling. Black doors hang on the olive-green walls. Consider installing a black and white checkerboard tile floor to brighten the room.
13 of Gold and White Sphere Light Over a White Kitchen Island
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A modern gold and white sphere light hangs over a white kitchen island with gold hardware. A white hood is installed on the light gray wall above a white and gold stove. White and gray marbled counters are placed on the white cabinets.
14 of Double Twin Beds With Plaid Bedding
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Two black metal twin beds are placed against white bedroom walls underneath wood herringbone décor. Two glass pendant lights hang over the red and black buffalo check coverlets. Rattan trunks sit on the warm wood floor.
15 of Palm Print Wallpaper in Coastal Bedroom
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This coastal-style white bedroom with white oak flooring features a white tufted headboard against a palm print accent wallpaper. Coastal blue pillows and a gray blanket accentuated the white bedding. Wood and white side tables flank the bed.
16 of Board and Batten Bedroom Accent Wall
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A beige headboard is placed against a white board and batten bedroom accent wall. The wall hosts a painting framed in gold. A gold chandelier adds a luxurious touch to the space and is displayed above the gray and white bedding.
17 of Classic White Living Room with Ceiling Fan
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A black ceiling fan with a light hangs over a wooden coffee table on a white living room rug. A white sofa sits opposite the two white armchairs, and a black sconce hangs on a white wall. Classic millwork framed the fireplace along the back wall.
18 of Boy’s Bedroom with Black Ceiling Fan
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This boy’s bedroom features a black ceiling fan with light fitted over a black and white patterned rug. A white spindle crib stands against a green cactus mural under black letter wall decor.
19 of Kids Bedroom with Gold and White Bow Lamps
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Gold bow lamps with white shades are placed next to each other on a pale blue dresser. The dresser is flanked by two light gray kids beds clad in white and light blue bedding.
20 of Long Wooden Chandelier With Glass Shades
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This dining room boasts a gray wall with white wainscoting. A long wooden chandelier with glass shades hangs over a light wood dining room table. White chairs sit on a white rug on the warm wood floor.
21 of Brown Beaded Chandelier Over a White Dining Table
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A brown beaded chandelier hangs over a round white dining room table. Light wood décor hangs on the white wall with white wainscoting. Rattan chairs sit on a round white rug on the brown tile floor.
22 of Bronze Lantern Low Ceiling Lighting Ideas
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Low ceiling lighting ideas include hanging bronze lantern pendant lights over a black kitchen island. Install a black hood in the middle of white cabinets with black knobs. Consider setting black barstools on a white rug to continue the black-and-white motif.
23 of Airy Bedroom with Festive Décor
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Centering a bed within a room creates the illusion of more space on either side, as seen in this room. With the bed against the wall, a wood nightstand and bookshelf are able to be dispersed to opposite sides of the bed creating a more open and organized feel.
24 of Gray Tufted Headboard in Classic Bedroom
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A black fan with a light hangs in a bedroom with white walls. A light gray knit blanket is folded over a white coverlet on a bed with a light gray tufted headboard. A faded red rug is laid on the light gray carpet below.
25 of Large Black Pendant Lamp Over a Black Metal Bed
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Peeking through the white double doors, you will see a bedroom with taupe walls and white wainscoting. A large black pendant lamp hangs over the black metal bed with a gray coverlet. Consider laying a white rug on the golden wood floor to add texture.
26 of Cozy Farmhouse-style Bedroom With Natural Touches
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The farmhouse-style bedroom has a white upholstered bed, framed by a large rustic beige rug. Above the bed hangs wooden signage with plants for an added natural touch. Completing the room is a beige settee accessorized with cozy cushions and tasseled overthrows.
27 of Laundry Room With Black Clock Wall Décor
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This laundry room features a black clock hung on a light gray wall. A black ceiling light hangs over a brown mat on the warm wood floor. Floating wood shelves are installed above a white washer and dryer.
28 of Bronze Pendant Light Over Pink Flowers
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This living room features light gray walls, white trim, and a warm wood floor. White pillows are strewn over the white sofa. A bronze pendant light hangs over pink flowers on a wooden coffee table on a white rug.
29 of Black and Glass Chandelier in Airy Kitchen
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As you walk towards this dining room, you’ll notice large windows on white walls. A black and glass chandelier hangs over a long light wood dining room table. You may wish to place airy white chairs on a white rug on the light wood floor to maintain a spacious feel to the room.
