What is a Light Fitting

In the UK, the word light fitting means a part that is attached to the wall, ceiling of your room, under your kitchen cabinets, or lamps on the floor where you can attach different lighting elements such as a bulbs, an LED lights, or a fluorescent lights. 

Lighting Fixture means the same but this terminology is used in the USA. The objective of light fittings/fixtures is to provide with decent light and enhance the beauty of your home, office building, or institutes, making your living or working space more comfortable.

The main purpose of lighting fixtures is to convert electric power into light for adequate lighting in your room, kitchen, bathroom, etc., additionally, you can also use them for decorative purposes like lamp lights, spot lights, LED lights at the back of your media wall, or decorative lighting.

Some of the most used types of lighting fixtures are:

1. Pendants
2. Ceiling lights
3. Recessed lights
4. Chandelier
5. Cabinet lighting
6. Ambient lighting
7. Floor lamps
8. Panel lighting
9. Sconce lights
10. Picture lighting

1. Pendants 

Pendant lighting means a simple light hanging through the ceiling with the help of a fixture. It can be used for both lighting purpose and for aesthetic look. You can use it with a glass or plastic shade to reduce extra glare of a bulb. You can add pendant lighting to your dining room, living room, or any other area of your home. 

2. Ceiling lights 

Ceiling lights are mounted at the top of the room to brighten up the whole area. You can enhance overall ambience of a particular area with proper ceiling lights. The main purpose of these lights is to give ideal brightness without making the environment uncomfortable. 

3. Recessed Lights 

These lights are displayed in circular holes within your ceiling to brighten up your room and showing every detail elegantly. Fixtures of these lights are concealed in your ceiling, giving a sleek and smooth look. 

4. Chandelier 

It is an artistic lighting product which contains many branches and multiple fixtures for a number of bulbs. Chandeliers are hung from your ceilings mostly in the centre of the room. It gives a luxurious look to your home. 

5. Cabinet Lighting 

Under cabinet lights are used for the illumination of a particular area, specially your kitchen counters. It is very useful and convenient lighting type, so you can perform your tasks (cooking, reading, etc.) easily and comfortably. Fixtures are mostly concealed under your cabinet for a smooth finishing. 

6. Ambient Lighting 

Ambient lighting is used to match the theme and mood of your room. It comes from all directions with multiple lighting elements. It includes different types like ceiling lights, LED lights, floor lamps and more. 

7.  Floor Lamps 

 The floor lamps have become very popular because of their elegant designs and decorative purpose. It not only provides illumination but also changes the overall impact and ambience of the room. 

Floor lamps can be placed in the corners of the room or by side of your TV and sofa. Ideal height of your floor lamp should be 145cm – 160cm (4.75-5.25 feet approximately).

8. Panel Lighting 

It is commonly used in hospitals, offices, supermarkets and schools for overall brightening effect. This type of lighting is popular for spacious areas and lobbies for well illumination and the usage of LED bulbs makes it cost-effective alternative. 

9. Sconce Lights 

These light fittings are wall-mounted, stylish and focused for a particular area. You can use both upward or downward sconce light fixtures for your living room, bedroom, or outer wall of your home. These lights add to the beauty of your indoor and outdoor areas with their ornamental designs. 

10. Picture Lighting 

The fixtures of picture lights are mounted in the wall where you hang your pictures of paintings. These fittings are placed exactly above the pictures or other frames if you want to grab the attention of your visitors. 

There is a huge number of caps and bases used in bulb lighting. We will discuss them one by one. 

1. Bayonet Cap (BC – B22d Cap)

• Cap Fitting Code: B22d
• Diameter: 22mm
• Diameter (Pin to Pin): 27mm
• Height: 26mm
• Uses: Generally includes ceiling lights

2. Small Bayonet Cap (SBC-B15d Cap)

• Cap Fitting Code: B15
• Diameter: 15mm
• Diameter (Pin to Pin): 17mm
• Height: 26mm
• Uses: Low voltage lamps like table lamps 

3. Edison Screw Caps (ES)

• Cap Fitting Code: E27
• Diameter: 27mm
• Height: 26mm
• Uses: Chandeliers and formal lamps

4. Small Edison Screw (SES)

• Cap Fitting Code: E14
• Diameter: 14mm
• Height: 26mm
• Uses: Sconce lights or decorative lamps

5. Intermediate Edison Screw (IES)

• Cap Fitting Code: E17
• Diameter: 17mm
• Height: 26mm
• Uses: Microwave lights

6. Halogen Capsules 

1. G9 Base

• Cap Fitting Code: G9
• Distance from Pin (centre) to Pin (centre): 9mm
• Uses: 240v mains powered desk lighting 

2. G4 Base

• Cap Fitting Code: G4
• Distance between Pins: 4mm
• Uses: Fairy lights or other low voltage displays

3. GY6.35 Base 

• Cap Fitting Code: GY6.35
• Distance Between Pins: 6.35mm
• Uses: Small lamps

7. Linear Halogen 

1. R7s Caps 

• Cap Fitting Code: R7s
• Distance between Pins: 7mm
• Uses: Garden lights, Security lights , Flood lights

2. GU10 Caps 

• Cap Fitting Code: GU10
• Distance between Pins: 10mm
• Uses: Kitchen ceiling lights, down sconce lights

3. GU5.3/MR16 Cap

• Cap Fitting Code: GU5.3
• Distance between Pins: 5.3mm
• Uses: Spotlights or Picture lights 

4. GX53 Caps

• Cap Fitting Code: GX53
• Distance between Pins: 53mm
• Uses: Under Cabinets or above work areas

8. Tube Caps (T8 Caps) 

1. G13 Fitting

• Cap Fitting Code: G13
• Tube Diameter:25mm (T8=8/8 inch)
• Distance Between Pins: 13mm
• Uses: Office lighting 

2. G5 Fitting 

• Cap Fitting Code: G5
• Tube Diameter: 16mm (T8=5/8 inch)

9. Strip Light Caps (S15 Caps)

• Cap Fitting Code: S15
• Diameter: 15mm
• Uses: Strip lights 

10. Fluorescent Caps 

1. 2 Pin Caps 

• Cap Fitting Code: 2 pin
• Distance between Pins: Varies
• Uses: Various 

2. 4 Pin Caps 

• Cap Fitting Code: 4 pin
• Distance between Pins: Varies
• Uses: Various 

It is important to understand that what is a light fitting and how it can enhance the overall look of your room before designing or upgrading your space. Lighting fixtures will not only brighten up your place but also add a touch of elegance and luxury.

Whether you are looking for regular ceiling lights or special chandeliers, considering the size of your room and lighting preferences can make your place more attractive and comfortable.