Ceiling lamps and spotlights are far from invisible, though they tend to be more discreet than other types of lighting. Yes, they serve a technical purpose, but LIGHT-POINT’s ceiling lamps and spotlights are also crafted with design in mind, bringing something truly extraordinary to your space. Available in a wide array of shapes, sizes, and styles, they can seamlessly integrate into any home. Explore our guide to achieving optimal ceiling lighting here!
The advantages of ceiling lamps and spotlights are that they provide subtle lighting solutions—space-saving and flexible—perfect for creating a varied and exciting lighting landscape. They are integrated into the ceiling, giving a clean and minimalist aesthetic that especially matches modern interiors. With ceiling lamps and spotlights, you can achieve either general diffused lighting or direct the light towards specific areas of a room, such as a kitchen counter, artwork, or bookshelf, making spotlights ideal for highlighting and focusing on particular elements. As ceiling lamps and spotlights are, by nature, installed in the ceiling, they don’t take up any floor or wall space, making them particularly suited for smaller rooms or zones where floor and wall space is a priority.
So, what’s the difference between a ceiling lamp and a spotlight?
A ceiling lamp is simply a light fixture built into or mounted directly on the ceiling that spreads light, while a spotlight directs a beam of light downwards—spotlighting something, as the name suggests. Put another way: you can either illuminate (with a ceiling lamp) or highlight (with a spotlight).
Explore LIGHT-POINT's wide selection of innovative ceiling lamps and spotlights that create both dynamic and functional lighting in any room. Our lamps are available in a variety of colors. Metals such as brass, rose gold, and titanium are popular for their modern expression, but timeless black and white lamps are always a safe choice.
A ceiling lamp is a versatile and stylish lighting solution that can be used almost anywhere in your home and tailored to your interior and all your needs. Whether you want to create a cozy ambiance, orientation lighting, or decorative lighting, ceiling lamps can be the perfect choice. By selecting the right type of lamp and considering its placement and brightness, you can create a well-functioning and beautiful lighting environment in your home, while also crafting a unique lighting experience.
Before choosing your new ceiling lamp, you should consider the following: What is the lamp’s primary function? Should it provide general lighting or simply serve as accent lighting? You should also consider both size and scale. How big or small should the lamps be—in other words, how discreet do you want them? Think about the number of lamps, which should ideally fit the size of the room. Also, consider brightness and color temperature: you can opt for warm, golden light (2700K) to create a cozy atmosphere, or better color rendering and work lighting (3000K) that’s more suited for kitchens and offices. And finally, but certainly not least: style. The design of the ceiling lamp should match the rest of the interior and ideally also the architecture. LIGHT-POINT's ultra-modern, minimalist lamps fit well in most homes.
Dive into our collections and check out models like SHADOW, SURFACE, SKY, STRIPE, and INLAY, designed in collaboration with Studio F. A. Porsche.
A spotlight isn’t just “a spotlight”; it comes in many shapes and sizes, with single or multiple heads, and with adjustable brightness and color temperature so you can create precisely the effect you desire. Spotlights provide effective and focused task lighting but are also ideal for highlighting artwork or other design objects throughout your home. That's why ceiling spotlights are a popular lighting solution, which can be used alone or in conjunction with other types of lamps. Their minimalist design and ability to create an exciting lighting environment make them an attractive choice for those seeking stylish, yet highly functional lighting.
When discussing ceiling spotlights, we distinguish between surface-mounted and recessed spots (the latter also known as downlights). So, you’ll need to decide whether you want the spots installed on the ceiling or within it.
Surface-mounted spots are installed directly on the ceiling and can be tilted, adjusted, and rotated so the light is directed where you want it: AURA, COSMO, FOCUS, OPTIC OUT, RAW, TIP, and VANTAGE. We also have surface-mounted spots that provide fixed lighting, such as SOLO. Recessed spots/downlights are designed to create fixed, focused downward lighting, including CURVE, MIRAGE, and OPTIC IN, but in some cases, the light beam can be adjusted, such as in our GHOST and ANGLE models. All lamps reflect LIGHT-POINT’s design philosophy and language, combining clean lines with technical precision. And all our ceiling lamps and spots always have a pleasant, glare-free light source.
Take a closer look at BLADE, designed in collaboration with Studio F. A. Porsche, an exclusive ceiling-mounted spotlight with an optical lens that casts light further and softer. By tilting the lamp, you can direct the light as desired. A small opening at the back of the lamp also creates a beautiful, yet discreet, background light.
Our lamps use LED technology, known for its low energy consumption and long lifespan. This makes them an efficient and environmentally friendly choice, helping to reduce your electricity bill over time.
When choosing LED ceiling lamps, think about the placement and how many lamps you really need. A good rule of thumb is to place them about 1 meter apart for even lighting, but this depends on many factors. In larger rooms, you can combine ceiling lamps with other types of lamps for optimal lighting. Also, consider whether you want the option to dim the lights. A dimmable LED ceiling lamp gives you the flexibility to adjust brightness and create the desired atmosphere.
Spotlights are some of the most essential lighting sources in our homes. They not only serve a practical function by providing light but can also be a key element in drawing attention to specific features. By choosing LIGHT-POINT’s spotlights, you not only get a stylish lighting and interior solution, but also one that will impact your energy consumption. All our spotlights are energy-efficient LED spots.
Installing spotlights (and ceiling lamps) requires a certain level of technical expertise since they need to be built into the ceiling. Therefore, we always recommend having an electrician install them to ensure a proper and safe result, especially if new cutouts are needed in the ceiling or if multiple spots need to be installed at once.
Note: If you plan to install ceiling spotlights in the bathroom or outdoors, make sure to choose spots with an IP rating suitable for wet environments and high humidity.