Ceiling lighting

Lighting is an important part of any interior. Today there are a great variety of chandeliers, lamps, floor lamps and sconces with which you can refresh and complete many environments. One of the most common and common are ceiling lamps. Let's talk about them in more detail.

There are several types of ceiling lighting.

• Today, overhead linear ceiling lighting is very popular. Luminaires of similar design are simple, continuous lines. They can be used both as primary and secondary lighting. With the help of such details, you can create a very interesting composition, since linear lighting fixtures can intersect with each other at any angle. Especially interesting are the light compositions moving from the ceiling to the wall.
• For a multi-level ceiling, it is necessary to correctly select beautiful lighting. For example, for a stylish two-level ceiling, you can purchase a chandelier that matches the style, spotlights, special directional light bulbs, as well as economical LED or neon strips. A two-level ceiling covering with large lamps will look organically only in spacious rooms.
• Ceiling spotlights can be used for indoor lighting. Such lighting fixtures are more powerful. Most often they can be found in museums, at exhibitions, in gyms, shopping centers, etc. The most popular are LED specimens. They are distinguished by their economy and bright light.

• Today, one of the most common are recessed spotlights. As a rule, they are compact in size. They can be installed in both hard and stretch ceilings. The main advantages of such lighting are its affordable cost and discreet design. Such specimens are used to decorate any room, be it a cozy living room or a small ceiling of a bathroom.
• Suspended ceiling chandeliers look harmonious in many interiors. They can have a wide variety of shapes and sizes. The choice of these lighting fixtures largely depends on the layout of the room and the height of the ceiling. For example, for a room with low ceilings, you should not choose a chandelier that is too bulky. Visually, it will reduce the already modest space. A luxurious large chandelier can be hung in a spacious room. With the help of such a detail, you can complete the interior.
• The most flexible are flexible luminaires. These include bright neon tubes of different lengths, duralight cords and LED strips. Such elements can be installed under a stretch ceiling, between different levels of the ceiling and plasterboard structures, as well as along the ceiling plinths. The installation of these lighting fixtures can be done by hand. It will not take a lot of time and effort. It is worth noting the durability of flexible systems. They do not consume a lot of electricity and do not require maintenance.
• Not so long ago, track lighting structures began to be used to decorate home interiors. Initially, they supplemented shopping malls and office spaces, but today they are often found in home environments.Such structures consist of a system of luminaires attached to a busbar - a rail no more than 3 m long. The rails are fastened in a specific combination using various connecting parts of different shapes.

• The most popular are L-shaped, straight, cruciform and rectangular designs. They are attached directly to the ceiling and go down using special cables. Several different lighting fixtures can be located on one base at once.
• Track lights on rails have a modern design. Such options are used to decorate any room: from the kitchen to the bedroom. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Most often, these options are made of metal and are ceiling holders of various sizes with shades attached to them. This kind of lighting looks organic in modern interiors. Classic ensembles should not be supplemented with such lamps.

The following types of lamps are suitable for indoor lighting:

• conventional incandescent lamps;
• economical LED bulbs;
• flexible lighting systems;
• neon lamps. Such devices are most often used for background lighting;
• fluorescent lamps;
• Spotlights;
• halogen lamps. If there is hidden lighting in the ceiling, then it can be combined with both spot and halogen lamps.

With the help of high-quality and beautiful lighting of the ceiling, you can transform the interior of the room and give it a special chic.

• Neon ceiling lighting looks very interesting and original. The light tubes can be installed in both open and closed niches. If you choose open neon lighting, then the lighting in the room will be evenly and smoothly distributed. If the ceiling is equipped with neon lighting in a closed niche, then you can form a non-trivial flowing glow that will effectively emphasize the contours of the existing structure. With the help of such lighting, you can create a truly exclusive and fashionable image of the room.

• Plasterboard lighting on the ceiling looks unusual and attractive. This material is pliable. It is easy to process and lends itself to any finish. On the ceiling, you can make a variety of plasterboard shapes: from large volumetric squares or rectangles to angular details and abstract patterns. As a rule, such interesting designs are decorated with flexible lighting systems of different tones.
• Perhaps the most interesting way to transform an interior is the illuminated glass ceiling. Such structures consist of a reliable and dense frame and glasses with a special film connected to each other. Lamps or LED strips are installed in the internal niches of such an original ceiling. Glasses in such designs can be both transparent and multi-colored. It all depends only on the taste preferences of the owners.

Ceiling lights can be located in the central part of the room, around the perimeter, in different corners, etc. However, before choosing where to install lighting fixtures, you need to be aware of the requirements for their location.

• The smallest distance from the edge of the wall to the spotlights on the ceiling should be 20 cm.
• If you have chosen a pendant chandelier, then it should be hung in the central part of the ceiling. In a studio apartment, a similar lamp can be installed in the center of one of the functional areas.
• If there is a stretch ceiling in the room, then the distance between the lamps and the seams of the PVC film must be at least 15 cm.
• If you plan to turn to the symmetrical arrangement of ceiling lights, you should make sure that all fixtures are at the same distance from each other and from the walls.

The design of the lighting fixtures should match the interior of the room.

• The popular and modern loft trend is characterized by laconic and uncomplicated forms. Luminaires made in this vein do not have additional decorations and decorative elements. Aged lamps are suitable for such an interior. For loft-style ensembles, you should choose ceiling lighting made of plastic, glass or metal.
• High-tech and minimalist ceiling lamps should have as simple and clear lines as possible. They can be made from inexpensive industrial materials and have a discreet appearance. Also in these modern environments, the luminous ceiling can be used as the main lighting.

• Today, such an airy style as Provence is at the peak of popularity. In such interiors, ceilings complemented by beams look harmoniously. Such environments can be completed with beautiful and graceful lamps with medium-sized light shades.
• Lighting a room in Art Nouveau style should have regular shapes and cunning, bold and original configurations. In such interiors, appliances with elegant forged metal or non-standard lampshades will look harmonious.
• Large chandeliers with wrought iron and glass compositions look organic in classic ensembles. They can be graceful and luxurious in shape. However, such lighting fixtures are not suitable for low ceilings.

The choice of high-quality and suitable ceiling lighting largely depends on the height and type of ceiling. So, in a room with a low ceiling, pendant chandeliers with too long bases will not look. The room, which is characterized by a large area, can be supplemented with massive and large chandeliers, which have more than 3 lamps. In addition, the design of the appliances should match the interior of the room. Choose high quality and reliable lighting from renowned manufacturers. It is recommended to use models made of sustainable and sustainable materials. Such varieties will serve you for a very long time and will not lose their attractive appearance even after many years.

In a studio apartment with white walls and a milky laminate floor, a plasterboard ceiling with a round glossy black film insert in the center will look spectacular. Simple recessed lamps should be placed around the dark insert, and a suspended metal chandelier with round shades should be hung in the center. Such an ensemble will be organically combined with the kitchen and living area.

In attics, sloped ceilings are most often present. They can be supplemented with both recessed and small hanging chandeliers. For example, against the background of a white ceiling and an accent brick wall, a vintage-style ceiling lamp will look harmonious. Complement such a room with a rattan chair, as well as a light table and chairs.

In a room with a white ceiling, soft beige walls and a brown laminate flooring, spotlights on the right and left side will look spectacular. Put a white corner sofa, a white TV stand and a light coffee table in such a room. Decorate the window with beige curtains.

In a bright kitchen with a brown wooden set above the dining area, you can hang three lamps with large gray rounded shades.Such lighting fixtures will echo the gray chairs around the brown dining table and recessed ceiling lights with metal frames.

Pole-mounted spotlights with aged surfaces will look natural in a bathroom with white walls and dark blue tiled floors. Hang black metal mirrors on one of the walls in the room, as well as a large wall cabinet with black sinks and a body with imitation of natural stone. The ensemble will turn out to be original and aristocratic. Square recessed ceiling lights will look harmonious on a multi-level white ceiling. Decorate the walls in the room with soft peach plaster, and lay a light laminate on the floor. Place a beige corner sofa near the wall and hang rectangular pictures of pastel colors over it. Finish off the interior with fluffy white carpet and golden curtains on the windows.

In a small white kitchen with a white suite and a floor lined with delicate chocolate laminate, metal lamps on a bar will look organic. They should be positioned above the functional cooking areas. The remaining space can be illuminated with simple round recessed luminaires.

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In a luxurious light bedroom with expensive furniture decorated with carvings and golden details, a large ceiling chandelier with a base of golden and silver shades, as well as 10 crème brulee shades and crystal pendants will look spectacular.