Ceiling Light with Adjustable Spotlights

A semi flush mount ceiling light is usually the main light in a room. It sits close to the ceiling, spreads general light and leaves the space below clear. The trouble is that general light is rarely enough on its own. A desk, a counter or a reading chair needs more focused light, and the usual answer is to add a lamp, then another, until the room fills with cords.

The Ceiling Light with Adjustable Spotlights solves that inside a single fixture. Alongside its main light, it carries small spotlights that swivel, so you can aim focused task light exactly where it is needed. It comes in white, gold or black, in four widths from 23.6 to 47.2 inches, with a built in LED and three light options, including a dimmable version with a handheld remote.

What makes the spotlight ceiling light stand out

The swiveling spotlights are the key feature. Once the fixture is up, you aim each one at a specific spot: a desk, a kitchen counter, a painting, a bookshelf or a reading chair. The main light fills the room, and the spotlights add a second layer of focused light, all from one fixture wired into one ceiling point.

The widths give it range. At 23.6 inches, it suits a study or a small bedroom. At 31.5 or 39.4 inches, it covers a bedroom, an office or a kitchen. At 47.2 inches, it spans a larger room or a long run over a counter. The white, gold and black bodies let it blend into a pale ceiling or stand out as a design detail.

The light options match different needs. Neutral No Remote holds a single light color, a simple choice for an office or kitchen. 3 Colors No Remote switches between three color temperatures, so you can go warmer in the evening. Dimmable With Remote comes with a handheld remote, so you can set the level from a chair or bed. The LED is built in, so there are no bulbs to buy.

Where it looks best, room by room

• Home offices. General light plus a spotlight aimed at the desk.
• Kitchens. Spotlights aimed at counters and the sink.
• Bedrooms. Room light plus a beam on the headboard for reading.
• Living rooms. A spotlight on artwork or a bookshelf.
• Shops and studios. Aim the spots at displays or work areas.

Because it combines two kinds of light, it is especially useful in rooms that serve more than one purpose, such as a bedroom that doubles as an office or a living room with a reading corner.

Choosing the size and placement

The four widths are 23.6, 31.5, 39.4 and 47.2 inches. Start by measuring the run of ceiling where the fixture will go, and allow a clear foot at each end so it does not crowd the walls. Every width is listed in the Dimensions section above.

A few guidelines help with placement:

• Center the fixture over the area you use most, such as a desk or an island, so the spotlights can reach it easily.
• Aim the spotlights at a counter, artwork or a reading chair rather than straight down the middle of the room.
• In a bedroom, angle one spotlight toward the headboard for reading and keep the others on the room.
• Choose the width to suit the room: smaller for a study, longer for a larger living space or a long counter.

It connects to the household wiring in the ceiling rather than plugging in, so turn off the breaker before installation and confirm there is a junction box at that point. An electrician will need to run wiring if there is none.

Layering it with other lighting

Good lighting usually combines ambient, task and accent light. This fixture covers the first two on its own, and even some accent light when a spotlight is aimed at a painting. That makes it one of the most complete single fixtures you can put in a room.

For evenings, add a table lamp or a floor lamp with a warm shade, so you can switch off the ceiling light and still have a soft glow. Browse the table lamps collection for a warm companion, or the semi flush mount lights collection for other ceiling shapes.

If you choose the 3 Colors or dimmable version, match the ceiling light to your lamps in the evening. A warm setting on the ceiling light and warm lamps together make the room feel calm and consistent.

Is the spotlight ceiling light right for your space?

This light is a strong fit if you:

• Want general light and focused task light from one fixture.
• Have a desk, counter or artwork that needs its own light.
• Want to adjust the light with a remote from across the room.
• Can have a hardwired fixture installed by an electrician.

It is not the right choice if you want a purely decorative fixture, such as a crystal or glass piece, or a light you can plug in. For those needs, a decorative semi flush light or a plug in lamp will suit better.

Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about widths and light options are answered at info@norafurnish.com.