Design ideas for loft conversion

[Jacobssi]

Hi guys

So, my Dad has got a full loft conversion which acts as a bedroom. The current three point spot lights that are up sit on a beam that goes across the apex and doesn't look great.

I was going to build a flat false ceiling running parallel with the appex and install some downlights, but I think it won't look so good. Does anyone know of any lights/suggestions for lights that can sit awkwardly or specifically for loft conversions? Can't have a big drop on it, low ceiling.

Thanks in advance

 

[EdwardCurrent]

Hello Jacobssi.
Is there a 'crawl space' around the conwersion walls ? If so maybe some form of wall lighting may be an idea ?
http://www.thelightingsuperstore.co.uk/category.asp?catcode=65
Ed.

 

[ncoups]

Nobody has any love for good old pendants anymore!

 

[1john]

There should be love for pendants because thats the only thing apart from a fluorescent that will light the place properly. A row of downlighters causes you to have a yellow strip up the middle of the room and the adjustable bar lights cause someone, somewhere to have a halogen lamp shining in their eye.

What headroom do you have in this room at the moment??

 

[Jacobssi]

Not sure exactly but put it like this my dad looked at some fancy pendant lights with a 5 inch drop n that was too low for two blokes at 5ft 8

 

[Jacobssi]

Not sure exactly but put it like this my dad looked at some fancy pendant lights with a 5 inch drop n that was too low for two blokes at 5ft 8

 

[ban-all-sheds]

How long ago was this done?

Can't believe they passed plans for a maximum "ceiling" height barely more than 1.8m....

 

[Jacobssi]

Over 10 years ago. Anyone know of any lights designed to sit in awkward angles?

 

[ColJack]

you could try a catenary wire type system... 2 wires span from end to end and you clamp the downlights onto them where you want them..