Macaron Round LED Ceiling Light

A ceiling light is one of the few things in a room that everyone sees, yet it is usually the least considered. Most flush mount lights come in plain white, chosen because nothing else was on offer. The Macaron Round LED Ceiling Light gives you a real choice. Its soft, rounded body comes in six colors, so the ceiling can pick up the tones of a bedroom, a nursery or a study rather than simply sitting there.

It is still a practical flush light. It mounts close to the ceiling, which suits rooms with limited height, the light source is integrated, and there are two sizes with two levels of output. It just happens to look a lot friendlier than the usual white disc.

What makes the macaron light stand out

Color is the obvious difference. The body comes in pink, white, yellow, black, blue or gray, painted metal with an acrylic diffuser. A soft pink or blue ties a child's room together; yellow brightens a study; gray and black suit a calm grown up bedroom; white still looks crisp and clean. Being able to match the ceiling light to the room is a small detail that makes a room feel finished.

The two sizes are the second strength, and they matter more than they seem. The 9.1 inch light runs at 12 W, and the 11.8 inch light runs at 24 W. The larger fixture is not just wider, it is a real step up in output, so a bigger bedroom does not end up dim just because the smaller one looked cute.

The light options complete it. Warm White gives a cozy glow for bedrooms, Cool White gives crisp light for studies, and the Dimmable with Remote version lets you turn the light down low at bedtime from the bed or the doorway. The remote ships with it, so there is no extra wiring.

Where it looks best, room by room

• Children's rooms and nurseries. A soft color overhead, dimmed low for bedtime stories.
• Small bedrooms. A flush light keeps the ceiling clear and the room feeling open.
• Studies and home offices. Cool White and a cheerful color make a work corner feel bright.
• Playrooms. The larger size lights a busy floor evenly.
• Dorms and studio apartments. A personal touch on a plain rental ceiling.

The rounded shape suits playful, Scandinavian and modern interiors, and the softer colors pair well with wood furniture and natural textiles.

Choosing the size and placement

There are two sizes: 9.1 inches in diameter at 12 W, or 11.8 inches in diameter at 24 W. Read the size option against the room, since the larger fixture steps up in output as well as diameter.

• For a nursery, small bedroom or study, the 9.1 inch light is usually enough.
• For a larger bedroom or a playroom, the 11.8 inch light gives more even brightness.
• Center the fixture on the room, or over the play area in a kids' room.
• Pick the color to echo something else in the room, such as bedding, curtains or a rug.

It mounts flush to the ceiling rather than hanging, which keeps it safely out of reach in a child's room. It wires into a ceiling point, so turn the power off at the breaker and have an electrician make the connection.

Layering it with other lighting

In a bedroom or nursery, the ceiling light is for general light: dressing, tidying and playing. For bedtime, add a softer lower layer, such as a small lamp or a night light, so the ceiling light can be switched off or dimmed right down.

The night lights collection has gentle lights for children's rooms, and the bedside lamps collection has small lamps for reading. Together with a dimmable ceiling light, they give a calm routine from playtime to lights out.

In a study, keep the ceiling light on Cool White or turn the dimmable version up for focus, and add a desk lamp for close work. Keeping the room evenly lit reduces eye strain during homework and long reading sessions.

Color also works best when it is repeated. If you choose a pink or blue fixture, echo it once or twice elsewhere in the room, in a cushion, a rug or a picture frame. The ceiling light then looks like part of a plan rather than a one off, and the room feels calm and pulled together.

Children's rooms change quickly, so it helps that the fixture itself is simple. A soft color that suits a nursery today can still work in a school age bedroom tomorrow, especially gray, blue or white, and the dimmable version adapts from night feeds to homework without a new light.

Is the macaron light right for your space?

It is a strong fit if you:

• Want a ceiling light with some color and personality.
• Are lighting a child's room, nursery, small bedroom or study.
• Have a low ceiling where a pendant would be in the way.
• Would like remote dimming for bedtime.

It is not the right choice for a large living room or open plan kitchen, where a bigger fixture or several lights would be needed, or for a damp bathroom, since it should be kept away from moisture.

All required hardware and assembly instructions are included. Shipping is free across the US, and most orders arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days, and questions are answered at info@norafurnish.com.