Large windows illuminate this living room accessorized with modern grey and wood furniture and a dark grey fireplace. The vaulted ceiling features shiplap and wood beams, with a modern black metal light fixture hanging from the center beam.
19 Vaulted Ceiling Lighting Ideas for Every Style
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Published: September 13, 2022
Updated: November 14, 2023
Vaulted ceilings are known for their ability to create the illusion of more space and allow in lots of natural light. But any room can benefit from unique vaulted ceiling lighting fixtures, including chandeliers, pendant lights, and even recessed lighting. Add your personal stamp by choosing stylish and striking lighting options to add the perfect touch to an already stunning space.
Vaulted ceilings are popular for many reasons, including their ability to match any interior design or style. And while this structural design isn’t something you can add to your existing home with ease, if your home already has vaulted ceilings, the perfect lighting fixture can add another layer of aesthetics. Get inspired by some of these homes with vaulted ceiling lighting ideas we”re collected here!
02 of White Living Room with Vaulted Ceiling
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This brightly light space features lots of natural light from the many windows, as well as a white vaulted ceiling. Above the farm house table hangs a large lantern-style light, with glass pendant lights hanging above the adjacent kitchen island. The living room is accessorized with a beige loveseat and apothecary-style coffee table.
03 of Vaulted Ceiling Pendant Lighting
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This open-concept living space is decorated with a large white sectional sofa and towering Christmas tree. Black plaid and printed photos are set along the sofa with a matching coffee table in the center. The kitchen and dining room are visible in the back of the room under a large vaulted ceiling and accessorized with a black industrial pendant light.
04 of White and Light Wood Vaulted Ceiling Lighting
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This clean, modern kitchen showcases natural wood cabinets and a large white hood vent under a vaulted ceiling. Two large hanging lights are above the large kitchen island with a light, natural stone countertop. Modern wood chairs are set along the island.
05 of Vaulted Ceiling With Wood Beam and Round Black Chandelier
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A large vaulted ceiling with a wood center beam showcases a large, round black light fixture in this living room. A dark red rug and round wood coffee table rest in the center of the room in front of a grey couch accessorized with patterned pillows and a knit throw. A black china hutch rests behind the couch and a white side table holds dried pampas grasses nearby.
06 of Dark Wood Vaulted Ceiling with Bicycle Wheel Light Fixtures
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A stone tile fireplace sits along the back wall in this large living room. The vaulted ceiling above features a dark wood shiplap and unique light fixtures with spoked wheels and light bulbs. Modern armchairs, coffee table, and a white couch are sent in front of the fireplace with hardwood floors running the length of the room.
07 of Wicker Light Pendants and Vaulted Ceiling
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A large kitchen island sits beneath wicker pendant lights hanging from a vaulted ceiling with wood beams. A large round chandelier hangs above the living room featuring a brick fireplace. Hardwood floors run the length of the space with white kitchen cabinets in the kitchen.
08 of Vaulted Ceiling with Shiplap, Ribs. and Round Light Fixture
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This steep-pitched vaulted ceiling features shiplap and white wood ribs. A large round chandelier hangs from the ceiling over large floor-to-ceiling windows. The room is decorated with a beige couch, tufted coffee table, and upholstered armchairs.
09 of White Shiplap Vaulted Ceiling with Round Chandelier
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A large brick fireplace sits between two large windows in this cozy living room. Large vaulted ceilings with white-painted ribs and shiplap open up the space, with a large wagon-wheel lantern chandelier hangs from the ceiling. A beige upholsters couch sits facing the glowing fireplace and decorated Christmas tree in the corner of the room.
10 of Wagon Wheel Vaulted Ceiling Chandelier
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A wagon wheel-style light fixture hangs from the vaulted ceiling in this farmhouse-inspired dining room. A large wooden dining table sits in the middle of the room while windows illuminate the grey walls. A white-painted sliding barn door leads into the next room on the back wall.
11 of Dining Room with Vaulted Ceiling Pendant Lighting
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This vaulted ceiling pendant lighting is the focal point of this dining room. A dark wood table sits in the center of the room on a white geometric patterned rug while a large window lets in abundant natural light. A side table with farmhouse signs, lanterns, and dried flowers accessorizes the back wall.
12 of Vaulted Living Room with Wagon Wheel Light Fixture
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Large wood french doors open into this vaulted living room. A large, black wagon-wheel style light fixture hangs from the wood beams over a white couch and rug. A modern round coffee table sits in the center of the room.
13 of Christmas Decorated Living Room with Vaulted Ceiling
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A towering white-lit Christmas tree sits in the corner of this living room, under a vaulted ceiling with wood beams. A rustic wood coffee table is placed on a white rug and brown couch, accessorized with a white knit blankets and throw pillows. A lantern-style pendant light hangs over the island in the kitchen.
14 of Vaulted Ceiling and Recessed Lighting
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A living room with floor-to-ceiling windows sits under a white vaulted ceiling with recessed lighting. The space is accessorized with a grey fabric couch and potted plant, while a white kitchen is visible in the corner.
15 of Wood Vaulted Ceiling with Metal Lights
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This farmhouse-style living room is decorated with a grey couch, wood and white upholstered armchairs, and a grey rug warmed by the wood-burning stove in the corner. A wood sliding barn door in the corner leads to the next room, with wood shiplap vaulted ceilings over the entire space. Hanging metal lights illuminate the farmhouse decor.
16 of Vaulted Ceiling with Metal Light Fixtures
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An open concept living space features a large vaulted ceiling with wood beams and skylights. Over a long dining room table is a wagon-wheel style chandelier, while round metal pendant lights hang over the kitchen island.
17 of Modern Farmhouse Vaulted Ceiling Light Fixtures
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The charm of a modern farmhouse is perfectly encapsulated within the large, white shiplap vaulted ceiling, accentuated by dark wood beams and skylights. The back wall becomes a focal point with a grey-tiled fireplace and a floating mantle, while a leather sectional couch provides a comfortable and spacious seating arrangement. The industrial-looking lights mounted above two large windows add an element of rugged sophistication to the space.
Annuska Menoita, an interior designer, shares her expert insight on this design choice. “Vaulted ceilings present fantastic possibilities, expanding living spaces and allowing ample sunlight through skylights and high-wall windows,” she says.
She further advises, “Make the most of this architectural feature by strategically placing skylights in your most frequently used areas. This not only maximizes natural light but also enhances the overall openness of the space, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere in your home.”
18 of Open Concept Vaulted Ceiling Lighting
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A large open concept kitchen, living, and dining room is filled with natural light from the wall of windows. A vaulted ceiling with wood beams runs the length of the space with two modern, black metal chandeliers hanging from the center beam. Over the kitchen island hangs a glass lantern pendant light.
19 of Laundry Room with Slanted Ceiling and Recessed Lighting
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This laundry room features large windows
illuminating the space’s hardwood floors and white walls. The slanted ceiling is a wood bead board with recessed lighting over a farmhouse sink and side table. Two metal lanterns are mounted on the wall opposite the natural wood door.
