Solid concrete ceilings - lighting options?

carol_young46

3 years ago

I am not in love with track lighting fells a throw back to the 70/80's an era I dont particularly like.

I live opposite the beach and am doing a "casual aussie (not hamptons) beach house" design. Any ideas.

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dreamer
3 years ago
Track lighting has come a long way since the 70's.

The track is to put the cable, you can have any kind of lighting you want hanging from, or attached to the track.
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Bronika Carter Design
3 years ago
What type of light fitting is there already? there are lot's of DIY plug in options on the market which you could add to an existing light fitting if it's a bayonet or cable fitting?
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3 years ago
Without seeing the design and construction , one possible idea that I have done in commercial buildings , is to get some plywood , say 800 x 1200 , cut 4 or 6 or whatever holes in it , insert LED downlights , take them back out and stain it or even paint ( charcoal is a logical one , but you could go as wild and crazy as you want -- bright red mightn't suit everywhere , but will suit some decors ; same with peppermint green or metallic blue or silver or yellow .

You can hang on stranded wires anything from 10cm to 100cm or more from the concrete ceiling , makes a fake ceiling . I have even done several over a larger area , all at different heights and different colours and tones , and it adds even more interest .

Maybe $200 a 'drop' , and it even hides the worst of the wiring , quick and easy and even slightly trendy , and probably even fits the Aussie inspired theme !

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