When selecting rental lighting, it's critical to take lifetime, maintenance, and design into account in addition to price. Learn about our best recommendations and advice for lighting in apartments and rental properties.
It's crucial to take lifetime, maintenance, and style into account in addition to price when selecting rental lighting. Find out our best advice and recommendations for lighting in apartments and rental properties.
Key things we look for in lights for a rental property
Robustness: Although we sincerely hope that our renters maintain a property well, this is regrettably not a given. Thus, it is essential to have lights that can endure a loss of affection.
Simple to replace: You should have readily replaceable bulbs or fittings in case something goes wrong, since this will ideally save you money on costly call-out costs from your property manager or electrician.
Every renter will want to personalize a place in some manner, so subtle designs are ideal. The ideal choice is a simple fitting that allows for creativity. Someone else might not like a statement pendant as much as you do, and they will be the ones wearing it.
Effective light: the days of fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs' yellowish tints are long gone. These days, LEDs are truly the only option. They will endure longer and present your home in a more favorable light.
In terms of the lights themselves, there are four main styles you'll likely want to consider
Easy, efficient, and discrete. Throughout the property, downlights may create a flowing impression that might help your property appear larger. In general, we advise selecting COB over SMD among the two primary forms of downlight. SMD lights were once preferred due to their inexpensive cost, however they can cause considerable glare. However, we sell anti-glare COB lights for the same or occasionally less than SMD.
Oysters
Their sturdy design guarantees long-lasting performance, and their low profile makes them perfect for areas with low ceiling heights. These days, oysters are adaptable enough to fit into a range of home design styles and sizes. Oyster lights are an excellent option if cost is a concern and fewer fixtures are needed across the property. Without the need for several lights, you may place a single unit in the middle of each room to provide enough of light.
Bar lights
In Australia, bar lights have grown in popularity and are a fantastic option for rental homes. It may be utilized in any area and comes in a variety of sizes and combinations. Choose a device that allows you to change the globe without the assistance of an electrician, such the GU10 globe in our Echo line.
Wall sconces
Wall sconces can be a good choice for rental properties, especially in spaces with limited ceiling height or when you're looking to create ambient lighting or a specific mood. They are often used to complement other light sources, providing softer, more focused light.
However, wall lights might not always be the most practical for general illumination in larger rooms or areas where bright, even lighting is needed. If options for a wall sconce, like bar lights, make sure that the bulb is common and easy to replace.
Ceiling fans with lights
A ceiling fan and light combo is a fantastic option if your home lacks air conditioning. Although we frequently suggest DC fans, these are typically operated via remote controls. Although remote controllers are definitely incredibly convenient, there is a chance that they might be misplaced. In order to avoid problems with lost or missing remote controls, we would advise a hard-wired solution instead. This is often an AC fan.
Although they are more expensive than the AC option, DC fans with wall and remote controls are available.
Bathroom combi exhaust fans with lights (and heaters)
Due to its ability to conserve space, 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 bathroom lights are quite popular, especially in smaller bathrooms. To keep mold out of your bathroom, you need a decent extractor fan.
You may choose a 3-in-1 that also has a heated element, which is quite popular in the winter, or a 2-in-1 that has an extractor and light. We suggest the slightly retro-style combis where you can replace the bulbs more readily, even if they aren't necessarily the most aesthetically attractive.
You might want to add some extra illumination to your deck or garden, but outdoor flood lights are the greatest choice for security and safety. They will contribute to the safety of your renters and your property.
We has selected the top choices for every category. Each has simple designs, low maintenance requirements, and outstanding value for the money. However, please contact us if you would need particular recommendations. The cost of our in-person and video consultations is deducted from the purchase price.
