# Your favorite style light fixtures. **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [January 30, 2018, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-style-light-fixtures/807818 "2018-01-30T17:37:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2018, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-style-light-fixtures/807818/1 "2018-01-30T17:37:23Z")
I’ve bought various light fixtures over the years. Some got replaced quickly because I didn’t like it. Overall, Opal Glass has become my favorite. It does the best job diffusing the light. Very comfortable to read or study by. I recently installed this wall fixture beside my bed and love it. Very good reading light. I don’t like ceiling lights when Im laying down. Progress makes good fixtures. A lot of them have ceramic sockets that last forever. [https://m.lowes.com/pd/Progress-Lighting-Compass-4-5-in-W-1-Light-Antique-bronze-Arm-Wall-Sconce/50339560?cm\_mmc=SCE\_PLA\_ONLY-\_-FashionFixtures-\_-SosInteriorDecorationLighting-\_-50339560:Progress\_Lighting&CAWELAID=&kpid=50339560&CAGPSPN=pla&k\_clickID=a7dfbd1a-1e08-418d-8ecc-46b68f3f3a32&gclid=Cj0KCQiAzMDTBRDDARIsABX4AWyW63-hZrw5bgacwgxpYSCmipP-JOmy\_Ee1LjMqfU3tI9hgHXl91ZIaAgEeEALw\_wcB](https://m.lowes.com/pd/Progress-Lighting-Compass-4-5-in-W-1-Light-Antique-bronze-Arm-Wall-Sconce/50339560?cm_mmc=SCE_PLA_ONLY-_-FashionFixtures-_-SosInteriorDecorationLighting-_-50339560:Progress_Lighting&CAWELAID=&kpid=50339560&CAGPSPN=pla&k_clickID=a7dfbd1a-1e08-418d-8ecc-46b68f3f3a32&gclid=Cj0KCQiAzMDTBRDDARIsABX4AWyW63-hZrw5bgacwgxpYSCmipP-JOmy_Ee1LjMqfU3tI9hgHXl91ZIaAgEeEALw_wcB) Here’s another pretty light with Opal glass. [https://goo.gl/images/gGSQAA](https://goo.gl/images/gGSQAA) A large light with Opal glass [https://goo.gl/images/smAK23](https://goo.gl/images/smAK23) [https://www.google.com/search?q=opal+glass+lighting&client=ms-android-motorola&prmd=simvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj96d-9m4DZAhWKZlAKHUJkC-oQ\_AUIEigC&biw=412&bih=604#imgrc=ZApWFs4boLxduM:](https://www.google.com/search?q=opal+glass+lighting&client=ms-android-motorola&prmd=simvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj96d-9m4DZAhWKZlAKHUJkC-oQ_AUIEigC&biw=412&bih=604#imgrc=ZApWFs4boLxduM:) ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2018, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-style-light-fixtures/807818/2 "2018-01-30T18:02:00Z")
A very broad topic, it’s going to depend a lot on the specific context, but in general terms I prefer a vintage, industrial style. I like when there’s wood involved. I’ve made my own plug-in wood sconces for the house. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2018, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-style-light-fixtures/807818/3 "2018-01-30T18:09:00Z")
I like old, metal and with glass shades/covers; things that look like (or actually are) converted gas-lights. But that very well could just be me judging from what I see offered for sale. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2018, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-style-light-fixtures/807818/4 "2018-01-30T18:10:09Z")
Yes, there’s many things that make a great light fixture. The material, style, design etc. I like simple design and a bit retro. Never liked chrome or anything too modern. It’s getting harder to find well made fixtures. A lot of people buy cheap and replace regularly. It’s part of changing the rooms design. I really like this copper wall lantern. But, $300 is way more than I can justify spending. [https://progresslighting.com/product/p5723-1430k9/](https://progresslighting.com/product/p5723-1430k9/)