Okay friends, so I finally got my hands on that cool flowerpot ceiling light everyone’s been posting about. Looked super stylish online, right? But man, I stared at the box for a solid week wondering where the heck to actually put the thing. Ceiling’s a big place! Didn’t wanna mess it up, so I decided to just go ahead and test the darn thing in different spots around my place. Here’s exactly how it went down.
First up, my boring old hallway. Always felt like a cave. I grabbed my step ladder, a drill (felt pretty handy), and tried it smack in the middle of that long stretch. Honestly? It was a game changer. The light kinda spills out under the ‘pot’ shape and made the whole hallway look way warmer, way less like a tunnel. Big win right off the bat.
The Living Room Gamble
Feeling brave after the hallway, I decided to try above the couch in the living room. Thought it would be cozy for reading. Drilled another hole, hooked it up… instant regret. Felt like I was sitting directly under a little UFO. Way too focused, kinda harsh on the eyes. It just didn’t spread out enough for relaxing. Promptly took that sucker down and patched the hole. Lesson learned!
Unexpected Bathroom Surprise
Got a bit frustrated after the couch disaster, ngl. Saw the box sitting near the bathroom door and just thought… why not? It’s a small ensuite. Slapped it right over the vanity area, hoping it would be decent task lighting. Wasn’t expecting much. But holy moly – the clean shape and soft downward glow works like a charm for shaving/makeup. No weird shadows! Felt like I accidentally found a gem.
Kitchen Counter Conundrum
Kitchen has recessed lighting already. Was thinking maybe one dangling over the little breakfast counter could be cute? Like a little focal point? Grabbed the ladder again. Got it installed. Turned it on during dinner prep… and immediately knew it was wrong. The light just dropped onto the countertop and made everything else feel dark. Plus, cooking splatters? Seemed like a nightmare to clean later. Big nope. Unplugged it faster than you can say ‘why did I think that was a good idea’.
Bedroom Bliss (or Bust?)
Last ditch effort before admitting defeat? The bedroom. Specifically, ditching the ugly boob light in the walk-in closet. This felt risky – closets are small! Wired it up, closed the door… Perfect! The semi-flush mount sits nice and neat, and that soft downlight shows off the clothes clearly without blinding me at 7 AM. Not the main event, but for a practical utility spot, it absolutely nailed it.
So yeah, after all that drilling, patching, and cursing, here’s where this darn flowerpot light actually made sense:
- Hallway Hero: Fixed my gloomy passageway.
- Bathroom MVP: Totally unexpected vanity win.
- Closet Champion: Practical, looks neat, gets the job done.
And for the definite no-go zones in my book? Living room above sitting spots and kitchens – just doesn’t play nice. Save yourself the hassle!
