Today's variety of fixtures is wide. Much depends on the right choice of chandeliers. For example, the fullness of the interior, style, choice of furniture. Therefore, consider all the nuances that can affect the outcome.
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Spotlights
All lamps of built-in type are called such lamps. But most often this device is built into ceiling or plasterboard structure.
Choosing the right lighting
Spotlights appeared relatively recently, but the demand for them is constantly growing. Models can be both embedded and overhead. Spotlights are often used on hanging shelves or cabinets, as a source of light that places accents.
If we talk about styles, the spot lighting is acceptable for any design. But in the interiors of classic or rustic, they should not be visible.
Manufacturers offer a large selection of spotlights. However, LED models are in great demand. So, the dotted Led-lamp represents the device itself and the diodes. It does not need to pick up the lamp separately.
Acceptable for any design.
Spotlights are perfect for plasterboard and stretch ceilings. They will complement the main light source or become the main one.
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Common in today's interiors are ceiling lights. In the variety of possible designs, they often surpass any other models.
Ceiling lamps include:
- chandeliers and ceiling lamps;
- overhead lamps;
- suspensions with shades.
All similar models reliably fasten to a ceiling, visually without taking away space. Ceiling light fixtures are perfect for rooms with low ceilings.
Lighting options in the same room
Lighting devices are often chosen for the style of the room. So, for strict classics suspended pendant lights with false ceiling light are suitable. Styles modern and loft Square or non-standard outlines are more suitable.
Also, ceiling devices are distinguished by the type of light:
- directional;
- scattered.
This allows them to cover both large and small rooms.
When a lot of light is not needed
LED light
Actual lights in the interiors are LED. They are used in homes, in factories or on the street.
The luminescence of light-emitting diodes allows to use the safest components in production of the device. So, in the lamp itself is not used mercury, and therefore there is no danger to humans in case of damage to the device.
LED lights
Classification
LED-device can be distinguished by the following features:
- Embedded. Used in constructions of plasterboard and plastic. Ideal for suspended ceilings, because they leave a minimum gap between the fabric and the base ceiling. Energy efficient and do not heat the surface nearby.
- Overhead. Such options are mounted on walls and ceilings.
The installation of ceiling LED lights are extremely simple. For their installation only a screwdriver and an indicator are needed.
We create a unique atmosphere
Overhead ice-fixtures are preferred for rooms with low ceilings. All models of wall mounted LED lamps usually have small sizes. This may be a point lighting options. Wall LED-lamps in the interior often have to be bright.
In modern interior designs, floor lamps with LED lighting are popular. Often, these models are equipped with rotating mechanisms that allows you to change the direction of light without moving the whole structure.
Floor lamps with LED lighting
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For each room design you can apply your own version of LED lighting. And there are 3 types of them:
- Tapes. Flexible board with evenly spaced LEDs. The thickness of such a printing tape - 2-3 mm, and width - 8-10 mm. Used to illuminate the work surface in the kitchen or as an additional lighting of furniture in the house.
- Dotted. Such lighting in the interior will visually make the ceiling higher.
- Cascading. Such LED lamps are designated for use in rooms with high ceilings. This type of lighting is ideal for loft style or industrial premises.
Choose the option that will look best with your design.
Suspended
Suspended lamps are devices that are suspended from electrical cables or cables or mounted on a perforated tray in the ceiling area. Pendant lamps are used in large rooms (halls, living rooms) or in various institutions and offices.
In modern design, suspended models are often used. This is due to the high level of functionality of the devices. They are also fairly easy to install.
Pendant lights for large rooms
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Built-in lights in the design of the room is almost invisible. They are acquired for the sole purpose of illuminating the space. And do not decorate the interior of the house or office.
By their structure, built-in lamps are divided into:
- modular (panel);
- furniture (point).
Built-in model
The nature of the lighting devices can be directional or diffuse. The depth of its “embeddedness” is measured - by the completeness or partialness of the installation.
In the interior of the premises built-in lamps can be seen in the furniture or in plasterboard structures.
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Tire or track lights - rather original lighting devices.But these devices are not appropriate in every interior. The style of the room must be maintained in a single concept. Country music, provence or classics do not tolerate this kind of highlight.
Track type for living room
Actual track devices in administrative buildings, offices, cafes, exhibition halls. Device installation is fast.. And there are many places for their application. So, you can hang a track lamp on the wall and ceiling.
In various showrooms and beauty salons, such spotlights illuminate the necessary shelves and windows to maximize the attention of customers.
Lamps move, creating light
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Depending on the mounting methods and design features, there are three types of wall lamps:
- suspended;
- invoices;
- spots.
So, suspended sconces stand out on the wall and can have very different designs. While the overhead fixtures fit snugly to it, clinging to the ceiling to the wall. They are easily mounted to the surface and do not require additional work.
Very easy to mount on the wall.
The spots imply a connection of several lamps embedded in the device or separately present on a single busbar.
Sconces are used to organize local lighting or extra in the room. Also, wall fixtures have a decorative function. Devices fill the space with a calm soft light, adding comfort to the room.
Recently, sconces have become popular.
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With irregular shapes are often used in extraordinary styles. These include - square lighting. As a rule, these are ceiling lamps with shades in the form of a cube or flat shape.. These devices ideally emphasize even corners and sharpness of the lines of the room.
Square lamps for unusual styles
But it is worth considering the moment that for small rooms it is better to choose a small chandelier. A large square on the ceiling visually hides the space of the room.
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Depending on the design concept, chandeliers are selected in the bedroom or living room. For a large room, the classic is preferable - volume chandeliers, floor lamps and sconces. It is desirable that all the lamps in the room were designed in the same style and color scheme.
For the bedroom is better to choose with bright floor lamps
AT the hallway there should be a maximum of light, because one chandelier is not enough here. Most often, preference should be given to additional spotlights or lighting devices with rotary mechanisms.
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These models include:
- sconce;
- wall lamps;
- ceiling chandeliers.
These lighting elements are often used in the interior of balconies, loggias, long hallways and corridors. That is, in those rooms in which a lot of light is not needed, but sometimes it is necessary to illuminate some separate area more than another.
We illuminate a certain area in the room
Loft style lamps, Provence
More lamps are distinguished by design. Today, not only classic models are relevant, but also chandeliers in the style loft or provence.
Loft itself suggests high ceilings. Light in this interior should be used for zoning space. A single chandelier in such a room will not provide the proper amount of light. Therefore, it is necessary to acquire built-in and point devices.
Loft style
Provence style requires to follow the same rules with accuracy and vice versa! For a rustic French interior are characteristic:
- openwork bras;
- chandeliers-chandeliers;
- lampshades;
- lamp in the form of candles.
Lighting in Provence involves the use of fabric, lace, ceramics, crystal. But the main part of the lamp should be made of metal or wood.
Provence style means metal
Forged metal, brass or bronze elements will look perfect in this interior. Openwork curls and weaving will also complement the style of Provence, will add zest and harmony to it. Rustic design loves large, cozy lampshades with round shapes. The color of such lamps is white or beige. Often on the lampshades there are small floral patterns and lace is added.
Even in this style you can find floor lamps or table lamps with weaving from rattan or vines. But they should be inherent miniature, and the color of the devices - only ivory or wood.
White Proven lamps of rounded shapes
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Lamps in the interior
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