Room lighting options with a stretch ceiling
According to designers, properly planned lighting visually increases the space. When choosing equipment, pay attention to its lighting features, they will emphasize your interior and fill the room with pleasant light.
What is important to know before you start
Lighting options for a room with a suspended ceiling is better to study before starting the repair. The planned project will help competently lay the power cable and prepare the mounting points of future fixtures. It is necessary to take into account all the details and nuances in advance, so you will protect yourself from further problems.
Stretch ceiling installation technology uses the stretching of the membrane on a special profile, which completely closes access to the actual ceiling of the building and after installation there is no possibility of additional installation, well, unless of course you decide to immediately change it.
Design features, types of modern luminous elements
The lighting of suspended ceilings is an interesting occupation. In it, all types of lamps. It does not matter what room you are lighting, whether it is a house or an apartment, a kitchen or a hall, a corridor or a bedroom. The peculiarity is the place of installation, which is prepared before the installation of the cloth.
Useful video: Fixtures for suspended ceilings.
Spotlights
Small sources of light, which includes one lamp of low power or LEDs. Light fixtures have a number of features. The advantages - low heat of such a device, long life (LED models).
Mounted such lights by deepening the body into the invisible zone between the ceiling and the canvas. Fixtures slightly protrude above the surface and are used for spot lighting the decorative elements around the perimeter, or in rooms with low ceilings.
Pendant chandeliers
A distinction is made between large and small. Large chandeliers are used for general lighting of the room, usually placed in the living room and bedrooms. Small chandeliers are used for local lighting e.g. dining and leisure areas.
Mounted with a hook that is hooked to a specially installed in advance mounting pad.
Useful video: "Star-Sky" Ceiling from A to Z.
Overhead lights
This type of lights is used for basic and local lighting. The difference from the chandelier - the attachment to the platform, installed under the film, is carried out closely. Attention should be paid to the type of lighting fixture installed in such a fixture. When using incandescent lamps, take into account their high heat output, which will not be the best effect on the fabric around the lamp.
LED lighting
For fashionistas, the best solution will be the installation of such a light fixture. The model range is very wide and has more than 500 models of modern design. LED modules are used as a source of light. Have a long service life, good luminous flux and a small pulsation coefficient, which is good for human vision. The low heat output is perfect for installation close to the surface of the PVC coating.
Useful video: Experience of using LED lights in a suspended ceiling.
Recessed lighting
Refers to the decorative illumination. Light sources are placed behind the visible surface of the canvas. Thanks to this solution, you can create an original and unique light and dynamic contrast, which will be the envy of your guests.
The most original solution would be the ceiling, which is commonly called the "starry sky", thanks to modern technology and programmable equipment achieved the effect of twinkling stars. This solution is ideal for bedrooms and children's rooms.
The nuances of choosing lighting depending on the texture of the cloth
We have figured out the types of lighting. Let's move on to the nuances to consider when choosing a canvas. The top 3 main nuances:
- Matte The surface does not reflect light. It will not show the reflection of interior elements and lighting pendants.
- Glossy surface boasts a good reflection coefficient, so it is better to apply it in those rooms where you should visually expand the space. Pay attention that in the reflection the pendant lamp (chandelier) will also be visible, so it is better to use the overhead type of equipment if you don't want the light of the lamps to be conspicuous.
- Satin - Softly reflects and diffuses light. The shade of such a coating visually changes depending on what angle you look at it. It will delight you with its pearly reflections and pearly shine.
Lighting for stretch ceilings - 5 useful rules
For your work to have a good result, you need to learn a few simple rules, they will help you easily navigate in the design of stretch ceiling lighting:
- Think through the placement of each light source initially. It is advisable to go straight to the stores and choose the lights that you like. Before you stretch the ceiling, the mounting points of the lights must already be prepared. It will not be possible to re-hang anything. Do not forget about the furniture, pay attention to the placement of fixtures that will be installed along the perimeter, perhaps they will shine in the wrong place.
- In a classic interior, be sure to install chandelier in the middle of the room, and it is best to place the lamps symmetrically with respect to the proportions of the distance relative to the main source of light. Although modern interiors suggest asymmetrical installation of light sources, the arrangement resembles chaos and is done in arbitrary places.
- The ceiling may have a seam joint of the cloth, it is not recommended to place lights close to the edges of the joint, give at least 30 cm.
- In a room with low ceilings, do not use lights that are attached by hanging - they will interfere with people of high stature.
- Lovers of incandescent lamps should pay attention to the type of ceiling fabric. You're better off with fabric, not film.
The color of lighting, how to choose
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All light sources have a certain glow temperature. Different shades of color are used to create the desired atmosphere in the room. Depending on the interior, somewhere it is better to apply yellowish light, somewhere white, for other options blue. When choosing a light source, you need to pay attention to the temperature of the glow. Let's deal with this topic:
- Yellowish and orange light will give a glow temperature in the 2500-4000 K range. Perfect for bedroom lighting;
- Neutral white light will have a temperature of 4000-5000 K. This will look great paired with previous lamps, such as after installing these light sources in wall lamps.
- A bluish light gives a glow over 5000 K. This light is considered as cold light.
Note that the combination of light within the same room allows you to change the visual perception of objects. Use different light sources, and you will be able to achieve the most effective presentation of the room by contrasting certain areas.
Influence of lighting
The influence of the color spectrum on a person is enormous. For example, a bluish color promotes irritability in the early hours of the day, so it is recommended to use warmer tones in the rooms where you wake up.
White lighting is best for the room where you spend most of your time. The body perceives it better, because it is the most consistent with natural daylight. Use this light in the kitchen and bedroom.
Light from lamps with a glow temperature more than 5000 K has an irritating effect on the psyche. This light is not used in rooms where you spend most of your time. It is only used for a momentary perception.
Examples of the use of different lighting in the room
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Pay attention to lighting options for a room with a stretch ceiling - it will help you in creating a custom design project for your interior, as well as inspire you to create your own unique ideas.
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