Lighting For False Ceiling

edenstrauss · April 12, 2012

Hi,

I am in the midst of installing false ceiling but in the absence of an ID & lighting knowledge, I am feeling lost as to where to start off in shopping for my downlights & decorative centrepiece for my living & dining rooms.

Would any of you guys have any idea on the following issues that I am currently feeling boggled over?

a) does the branding of downlights matter?

The price range are so varied that some came as cheaply priced as below $10 and the LED versions that run up to more than $50 per piece.

b) any aesthetic differences to downlights which are round-shaped or square-shaped?

c) are the ergonomics of all downlights the same?

Meaning that when the downlights require replacement, do we replace the bulb or do we have to replace the entire fixture that's embedded into the false ceiling? What is recommended by users? We wanted something that's fuss free.

(Optiled's version of 16 watts downlights require a replacement of the entire fixture when the bulbs are blown out, meaning that the entire downlight has to be dismantled from the false ceiling.)

d) which are the reputable lighting shops with good service that I should be visiting here in Singapore?

Shops in JB are not feasible for us so we are only considering lighting stores in Singapore.

e) I would also require decorative lights which would become the centrepiece of my living room. In fact I require 2 sets, one of which would be placed in the centre of the ceiling in my dining room. Does anybody have any idea where I could visit for reasonably priced crystal lights or modern looking ones? I visited a couple of lights shop along Jalan Besar road but the price seems too steep for our pockets as the crystal lights range from $700 to $1,400-$2,500.

Thanks in advance for any contributions to this thread!

edenstrauss · May 10, 2012

Hi all,

Please visit my blog for progressive updates on false ceiling installation (including our choice of down lights & decorative lights & other related issues) for our home.

I have just started a new blog website & most of my topics which are started on renotalk forum would be "migrated" over there in due course.

For those who are interested in reading on, kindly visit my newly created blogging website, The Treasure Cove of Barbette at:

http://barbettey.blogspot.com/

Thank You!

Edited May 10, 2012 by edenstrauss

edenstrauss · May 14, 2012

Hi all,

I've set up my blogging entry on false ceiling, down lights & decorative lighting and it's ready for viewing!

Blogging title : Installation of False Ceiling, Down Lights & Decorative Lightings

http://barbettey.blogspot.com/2012/05/installation-of-false-ceiling-down.html

I'm updating & uploading this blogging with photographs in a progressive manner as it's really time consuming & I'm busy tying up loose ends to have a good kick-start for installation of my false ceiling.

Please feel free to drop by to have a look!

:dancingqueen:

Edited May 17, 2012 by edenstrauss

clpersonal · May 30, 2012

Hi all,
I've set up my blogging entry on false ceiling, down lights & decorative lighting and it's ready for viewing!
Blogging title : Installation of False Ceiling, Down Lights & Decorative Lightings
http://barbettey.blogspot.com/2012/05/installation-of-false-ceiling-down.html
I'm updating & uploading this blogging with photographs in a progressive manner as it's really time consuming & I'm busy tying up loose ends to have a good kick-start for installation of my false ceiling.
Please feel free to drop by to have a look!

Hi, i've read your blog and it was really helpful. I am also looking for chandeliers for my new house. How much did you pay for the chandelier from Desigh lights?

edenstrauss · May 30, 2012

Hi, i've read your blog and it was really helpful. I am also looking for chandeliers for my new house. How much did you pay for the chandelier from Desigh lights?

Hi

Thanks for visiting my blog haven't been updating lately as false ceiling installation is in progress now.

I paid $500 for it and the metal parts are made of aluminium. They've got an even larger & glamorous looking version but it doesn't fit into my ceiling as all 4 corners are flanked with 16" Deep L box for cove lighting.

But they've got many other designs for chandeliers. Would u be interested to take a look at silic lighting centre @ balestier? U can look for Jenny whose the owner & the only staff in the lighting shop. I love her service. She has a good variety of chandeliers there too.

Edited May 30, 2012 by edenstrauss

clpersonal · May 31, 2012

Are they the only ones selling aluminum chandeliers? I've not shopped at many lighting shops yet so I'm still shopping around. But $500 seems pretty affordable. Thanks!

edenstrauss · May 31, 2012

Are they the only ones selling aluminum chandeliers? I've not shopped at many lighting shops yet so I'm still shopping around. But $500 seems pretty affordable. Thanks!

At the point of purchase, it seems to be the case but not sure about now becox they have had new arrivals every week & they sell off pretty fast.

U can look for Rachel & if u see anything u like, let her know that the lady who bought the aluminium chandalier recommended u & to give best price.

If u want chandeliers that come with wrought iron parts, u could try silic @ balestier. They are 2-3 units away from Strauss lighting.

Enjoy shopping for your chandeliers!

Best wishes:)

edenstrauss · July 31, 2012

Hi folks,

We've finally gotten hold of time to settle down & start uploading photographs of our renovation works pertaining to false ceiling for our home...

If it does interests you to take a look at our blogging topic, kindly visit the following link:

http://barbettey.blogspot.sg/2012/05/installation-of-false-ceiling-down.html

These are some extracts that were taken out from our blogging topic on false ceiling & down lighting:

edenstrauss · July 31, 2012

As this photograph was taken during the late afternoon, it looks dimly lit in the living area.