4 Benefits of Replacing Boob Lights in the Home

Ceiling lights are an integral part of any home. After all, lighting is how you see. And in 2022, boob lights are out, and literally, anything else is in. There are so many options from flush mounts to semi-flush mount lights to discs to recessed or can lighting. Upgrading lighting fixtures is one of the easiest ways to improve your home.

What Are Boob Lights?

Boob lights are essentially any round ceiling light with a nipple-like screw to keep the glass shade in place. They are typically not the best-looking lights. A lot of people have them because they either came with the home or are one of the cheaper options out there. 

Lighting is arguably one of the most important aspects of a home. Upgraded lighting can help a home feel up-to-date and well cared for. And upgrading your lighting doesn't have to be expensive. We will leave a graphic of 10 boob light replacements for under $200 below. 

1. Home Value. Yep, that's right. Upgrading your ceiling lighting can improve your home value. HGTV.com suggests upgrading lighting will increase home value and help your home feel more welcoming to potential buyers. In today's world upgrading the lighting in your home is big payoff for a somewhat small investment. 
2. More Lighting. A typical boob light comes with about 1-2 bulbs. That can be ok, but there are so many other lighting options with more bulbs that can give more lumens. To determine how many lumens we recommend for your space, read our "How Much Light Do You Need in a Room" blog post. When replacing boob lights, you will typically replace them with a flush mount or semi-flush mount. A lot of these fixtures come in three bulb options which will easily bring more lighting to your space. Another benefit to replacing the ceiling boob lights is that you can choose a fixture with an open concept or even clear or seeded glass. This will allow the light to spread around the room more easily than a boob light.
3. Mood Improvement. According to House Beautiful, home lighting affects your mood and your wellbeing. Brighter lighting has been known to have positive mood improvement effects. While the visual appeal of upgraded lights can boost your overall contentedness with your home. 
4. Aesthetic Appeal. As silly as it may sound, an aesthetic appeal can greatly affect how you feel in your living space. You can use decorative lighting fixtures to satisfy your senses and bring peace to your mind. It is true that a clean, aesthetically pleasing space can calm and center you. When you replace boob lights, there are so many options to choose from. Flush and semi-flush mounts come in various shapes. You can choose an open concept (lanterns) or a closed-off option that is less boob-like. Save our image below of 10 alternatives to boob lights under $200.

We hope after reading this, you plan on swapping out those boob lights for some other ceiling lights. Feel free to order online or come into a lighting fixtures store near you. We have three locations--one in Draper, Utah, Layton, Utah, and Chandler, Arizona. Stop by to get the perfect lighting for your needs!