How to make a loft-style lamp?

Loft-style interiors are characterized by the presence of a large number of chandeliers and lamps that provide the space with diffused light. They have laconic forms, made of metal, glass or wood. These lamps are often hung on chains and ropes, which emphasize the originality and uniqueness of the urban style.

The unique features of urban design are reflected in the organization of interior lighting. This design requires the use of a wide variety of light sources for functional purposes and room decoration. All industrial-style light sources are ergonomic and technologically advanced, they are made in laconic geometric shapes and have strict colors. They involve the use of fragments of engineering communications in harsh colors.

There are no restrictions on the location of the light sources. The lighting system includes a large chandelier, wall sconces and floor lamps in random order. Usually placed in the room:

• suspension products on ropes or chains with adjustable length;
• stands with massive supports, including sliding ones and freely movable throughout the room;
• lighting devices on wooden panels with a large number of lamps, creating a slightly diffused illumination of the room;
• spot mini-lamps for room zoning;
• LED lighting (in the corridor, under the roof).

The selection of materials for self-production of chandeliers and sconces is due to the visual characteristics of the style that imitates the factory floor. In this theme, colorful colors and textile decor items are unacceptable. The decoration here is limited to practical, functional elements - it can be a shiny chain, a steel wire pendant or an industrial-style switch.

Usually, for the manufacture of do-it-yourself loft lamps, they use:

• metal - cuttings of sewer pipes, steel corner, channel, as well as fragments of cutting and other volumetric elements;
• plastic and glass - in the form of a panel for placing light bulbs and simple lampshades;
• wood with minimal decorative processing - cuts and fragments of unedged logs and boards;
• stainless steel, brass, as well as chrome elements;
• pieces of wire, wires and steel cords;
• headlight housings, radiator reflector or street lamp with reflectors.

To decorate chandeliers and sconces in an urban style, facing materials stylized as retro are widely used; glass bottles, plastic containers, shades, as well as old lamps and cables are used. All these decorative elements must have a muted color scheme. Typical for the style are dark green, gray, steel and bronze colors. Accent coloring of individual parts of the central chandelier is allowed - it can be one shade in orange, yellow or mustard. All other appliances should be made of wood with preserved texture or raw metal.

Ceiling lights are used for zoning rooms. The most popular solution is to fix lamps to beams with large chains.Such a device allows you to adjust the direction of the luminous flux in the chandelier.

Quite in demand in spacious rooms, decorated in industrial style, wall sconces. These luminaires must be highly functional and simple in shape. They are usually attached with chains or hooks. All devices must be equipped with ergonomic switches.

Table lamps can be used in a wide variety of functional areas. Typically, these luminaires are supplied for two compact curved tube lamps with valves. In rooms where concrete prevails in decoration, it is better to make lamps from glass and wood.

To create stylish floor modules, you can use spotlights or spotlights. Street lamps look very original in loft-style rooms.

An original loft-themed lamp can be made independently, using literally unnecessary garage trash. For example, an ordinary stand from a cut of any pipe, valve and bundle of wires can emphasize an industrial theme. For the manufacture of the lamp itself, used parts and spare parts from conventional lighting devices are suitable.

Stylish atmospheric luminaire can be made of brass elements. You will need the following materials:

• lamps - 5 pcs.;
• brass tubes (short and long) - 10 pcs.;
• central pipe, the longest - 1 pc .;
• fitting according to the diameter of the tubes (with its help the beams of the lamp will be mounted to the main pipe) - 1 pc. (with five taps for fixing the beams);
• suspension to beams;
• hinges with adjustable length - 5 pcs .;
• sockets for lamps - 5 pcs.;
• electrical wire of the required length;
• insulating tape.

Stages of work.

1. First you need to do the wiring. Lids are twisted from the cartridges and wires are connected. A cable is passed through the tubes, then tubes of different sizes are connected to each other using hinges.
2. The ends of the wires are cut so that no more than 3-4 cm remains for twisting with the central cable. The edges of the tubes are screwed into the cartridges.
3. The beams-tubes of the future lamp are screwed into the fitting, and then the wiring is done - the black wires are connected to the black veins, and the white ones to the white ones.
4. Open sections of conductive connections are wrapped with electrical tape and carefully tucked inside the central brass pipe - the whole structure will be held on it.

The result is a stylish industrial chandelier. It remains only to fix it on the ceiling and screw in the bulbs.

This urban design table lamp can be constructed from light bulbs and several steel rods. It will look spectacular in the working functional area of ​​the living space, as well as in the office space. Basic materials and tools:

• long metal pipe;
• corners and tees for joining workpieces;
• chains (ropes, ropes);
• cylindrical metal blank;
• drill;
• cable equipped with a switch and a socket;
• glue gun;
• insulating tape.

Stages of work.

1. All metal workpieces must be cleaned of dirt and degreased.
2. Suspensions (rope, cord or chain) are fixed at the ends of the metal rod.
3. The base of the structure is equipped with electrical equipment. The wire is led, fixing it to the suspensions, and a cartridge is installed on all hanging modules. The future lamp is complemented with a metal shade and a light bulb is screwed in.
4. Before hanging, you need to adjust the position of the main rod - if you wish, you can hang it at an angle to the ceiling or horizontally.

Working with metal water pipes requires threading skills. In the absence of such a skill, you should stock up on scraps from the old pipeline - there are already threads on them.

To create a stylish sconce, you will need:

• corners and tees;
• segments of steel or aluminum pipes of several lengths and diameters (these parameters are chosen by the master himself);
• electrical elements: lamps, cable, sockets, switch;
• a hacksaw for metal, as well as levers for forming a thread.

Work description.

1. It is recommended that you draw up a rough drawing first. From it, you can determine the required number of blanks and their length. Important: when planning the work, it should be borne in mind that the luminaire will be quite heavy.
2. A lamp with a tree structure looks most effective, for which it is necessary to form the same number of branches on each side (cartridges are screwed into them).
3. After that, with the help of spray paint, tint the entire structure and leave to dry.
4. If the type of the lamp suits you completely, you can safely attach it to the ceiling and screw in the bulbs.

You can also build a good loft-style lamp from plastic or metal-plastic pipes. To manufacture a budget economical model, you will need:

• cutting plastic pipes with threads;
• necessary fittings;
• compact light bulbs;
• spray paint (silver, gold or bronze).

Manufacturing algorithm.

1. First you need to draw a diagram and think over the type of connection of parts. The design can have a complicated shape or a simple symmetrical one.
2. Upon completion of the preparation and processing of all materials used, the main structural elements are connected step by step in accordance with the diagram using fittings.
3. The collected products are evenly painted on all sides, dried, and then painted again.
4. It remains only to hang the finished lamp to the ceiling.

In interiors of this style, unconventional wall decoration is usually used. In most cases, they imitate concrete or brickwork, as well as rough plaster. In order for these surfaces to look harmoniously with the lighting system, the simplest options are used to design the backlighting.

In an industrial interior, luminaires of this type must combine in their design a variety of metal elements, cords, sockets and bulbs. They can be connected in any form in accordance with the idea of ​​their creator. Large body elements are usually painted in off-white, graphite, silver or other discreet shades. They blend harmoniously with the texture of the walls in an urban setting.

It should be borne in mind that such loft-themed lamps do not imply the use of cloth lampshades from grandmother's chest. In the design of such lamps, wooden or metal bases from broken floor lamps are used, on which unusual caps are fixed. It can be roughly finished wood or even a used perforated drum from a washing machine.

Examining stylish urban chandeliers and sconces on the pages of design magazines, you will notice that in most cases they are made of elementary materials. It is not difficult to make such a lighting device, it is enough just to remember the location of its elements, as well as the way of connecting them. Self-creation of a light source will allow you to significantly save money and create an original thing that has every chance of becoming a central element of interior design.

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