Currency

  • 416 362 6203
  • Log in
  • Cart (0)
  • Checkout
  • Antique & Vintage  
    • Antique & Vintage Ceiling Lighting 
      • ALL Antique Lighting
      • Antique & Vintage Chandeliers
      • Antique & Vintage Lanterns and Pendants
      • Antique & Vintage Flush Mounts
      • Antique Exterior Lighting
    • Antique & Vintage Wall Lighting - Pairs and Sets
    • Antique & Vintage Wall Lights - Singles
    • Antique & Vintage Table Lamps
    • Antique & Vintage Floor Lamps
    • Antique Newel Post Lights
    • Antique Glass Shades
    • Sale Items
    • Finishes
  • Custom Collection 
    • Chandeliers
    • Pendant Lighting
    • Flush Mount Lighting
    • Wall Lighting
    • Exterior Lighting
    • Finishes
    • Glass Shades 
      • 3 1/4" Glass Shades
      • 4" Glass Shades
  • Lamp Shades 
    • Parchment & Linen Lamp Shades
    • Silk Lamp Shades
    • Lamp Shade Recovery
    • Custom Portfolio
  • SERVICES 
    • Lighting Rewires
    • Lighting Restorations
    • Lighting Appraisals
    • Film & Television Rentals
  • About & Portfolio 
    • Commercial & Historic Projects
    • Lighting Blog
    • Workshop
    • CSA Approval
    • Trade Sales
    • Measurement Guide
    • Shipping
    • Warranty
    • Contact
  • Currency

Lighting News

Hallway, Bedroom, and Bathroom Lighting for 8'-0” Ceilings

May 15, 2015

Hallway, Bedroom, and Bathroom Lighting for 8'-0” Ceilings


One of the most common things we hear when people see our lighting is that they would need a lot of ceiling height to have most of them in their home.

While this is often the case with many Victorian era fixtures as they were created for 10'-0” ceiling heights, at the start of the 20th Century, many fixtures were created for electricity and lightbulbs.

Ceiling heights were commonly not as high, and fixtures were created to fit in Edwardian, Georgian, Tudor, Arts and Crafts, and Colonial Homes with 8'-0” to 9'-0” heights.

The start of the journey is to know your ceiling height. 8'-0” is commonly accepted as the shortest “normal” ceiling height but measuring is always good idea. We recommend 7'-0” of clearance when walking under a fixture. Areas such as dining rooms, kitchen islands, and vaulted ceilings often have fixtures that can hang lower than this. With 12” or 1'-0” of total height being the goal for an 8'-0” ceiling, below are some options for different spaces.
 Edwardian Brass Pan Lighting FixtureArt Deco Porcelain LightAntique Brass Milk Glass Lighting


Many antique lighting fixtures were created as plain, or embossed plates out of brass that replicated the decorative elaborate ceiling medallions of the previous era. These type of fixtures are fantastic as they give a lot of light with multiple sockets, but also create a visual focal point. Below are examples.
Antique Arts Crafts Flush Mount Lighting Fixture Antique Brass Edwardian Flush Mount LightRestored Antique Close Mount Fixture Nickel

The beauty of our Handcrafted Custom Close Mount Fixtures is the versatility. Below, a three light Lambton fixture in our Brown Patina and Wax could work well in a hallway, while the same Lambton fixture in Bright Nickel could look work in a bathroom in the same home.

Handmade Brown Patina Flush Mount Lighting Handmade Lighting Bright Nickel

Sometimes a Fixture that gives great light, but is a bit smaller is neccessary. A single light close mount fixture can work well in these situations. A small fixture with a beautiful shade can give great light, and work with other lighting in the space.

Antique Hallway Light Etched ShadeHandmade Brass Hallway LightWhite Porcelain Art Deco LightHandmade Brass Light

If you are looking for a light that is unique, fun, and stands out even though your ceiling height is lower, there are many fantastic fixtures that can fit the bill. We are always sourcing these type of fixtures, and below is a small taste of the different fixtures that work well with an 8'-0” ceiling.

Antique Crystal Nickel Hallway LightIndustrial Antique LightCrystal Hallway Light

Many options are available for spaces with lower ceiling heights whether the space is small, or large, simple or decorative.

Below are two sections of our website dedicated to both our custom close mount lighting fixtures that we create, and antique close mounts that have been restored by us. As always keep checking our new additions for our newest items in the new arrivals section of our website.

http://www.tocl.ca/collections/custom-collection-flush-mounts

http://www.tocl.ca/collections/antique-flush-mounts

http://www.tocl.ca/collections/new-arrivals



Tweet Share Pin It Email

Also in Lighting News

Eastlake Lighting 1876 - 1890
Eastlake Lighting 1876 - 1890

April 21, 2024

Continue Reading

Rewiring European Lighting
Rewiring European Lighting

April 02, 2024

Continue Reading

Lighting in Toronto
Lighting in Toronto

March 15, 2024

Continue Reading

ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • SHIPPING
  • TRADE SALES
  • WARRANTY
  • RETURN POLICY
  • PRIVACY POLICY
Sign up for our newsletter

Sign up to get the latest on sales, new releases and more…

Turn of the Century Lighting

Email: info@tocl.ca

416 362 6203

5250 SOLAR DRIVE- UNIT 12 L4W 5M8

SHOWROOM HOURS

FALL WINTER HOURS
TUES- FRI 10- 5 | SAT 11-5


Currency

© 2025 Turn of the Century Lighting. Website template by Shopify

American Express Diners Club Discover Mastercard Shop Pay Visa