What chandeliers are suitable for stretch ceilings

Choosing a chandelier for a stretch ceiling is not as easy as it seems. To make the right choice, you need to familiarize yourself with the available varieties, designs and mounting methods.

Characteristics of types of chandeliers for suspended ceilings

There are different types of chandeliers for stretch ceilings, they can differ both in type and shape of design. Additionally, there are different color, design and size options.

Suspended

A popular design of lighting fixtures has been used for many years. The name of such chandeliers gave the method of attachment. A special hook is screwed into the ceiling, to which the lamp is suspended. Fixing element usually make a triangular shape. The main characteristics of pendant chandeliers are simple installation and reliability of design. In the case of suspended ceilings, it is required to pre-do holes in the canvas. To strengthen the design use a ring, through which passes the suspension.

Chandelier with suspended mounting.

Overhead

Another option for lighting fixtures, but its installation requires prior preparation, namely, you need to bring out the wiring. In the next step, the ceiling fabric is stretched, on the surface of which the rings will be located. The peculiarity of such chandeliers is to mount directly on the suspended ceiling, so they are usually light and small. Among light bulbs for overhead fixtures, LEDs are the best. They have good power and do not heat, which is very important, because the lamps will be close to the ceiling.

Surface mounted light sources.

Horizontal

Horizontal design have chandeliers, which are located along the stretching canvas, and their area can be up to 1-1.5 m². Lighting parts of the fixture can be installed along the perimeter, in a row, in a spiral or using other forms. There are also models with a chaotic arrangement of bulbs.

Horizontal lighting fixtures used in rooms with ceilings up to 3 meters high. Especially function well in combination with light glossy stretch ceilings, the light from numerous bulbs bounces off the surface and increases the brightness. This allows the use of less powerful lamps.

Manufacturers offer horizontal chandeliers with a decorative coating of plafonds. When the light is on, the pattern will be displayed on the ceiling.

Horizontal chandeliers provide for the direct proximity of the bulbs to the ceiling canvas, so it is worth choosing models that do not heat up more than 50 degrees. It is better to use in such fixtures LED lamps.

Horizontal lamp under a glossy surface.

Vertical

Vertical versions of devices - this is a classic in appearance, but they are very limited in functionality and are used less often. The fact that large vertical chandeliers are suitable for rooms with ceilings of 3 meters and above, and if this figure is less, they will simply get in the way and visually "steal" the space.

Chandelier vertical design can be installed in halls, in rooms with wide staircases going to the next floor. It will perform not only the lighting functions, but will be the main decorative element of the room.

Lighting the bedroom in the classic style.

Choosing a chandelier depending on the characteristics of the room

Even a beautiful and expensive chandelier will not look good in every room. Therefore, when choosing, you need to consider the purpose of the room, its style, color scheme and area.

For bedroom

Bedroom is also called a relaxing room, it is important that the chandelier should match the main design of the room, but at the same time it should stand out a little. Suitable is the use of chandeliers with crystal or glass elements, also good look light models with fabric shades. It is desirable to choose a design with a gentle beige or sand color, it will set you up for relaxation and rest.

Bedroom with additional zonal lighting.

For the rest room separately select and lighting lamps. The basic option is lamps with warm light. You can also use lamps with several modes and remote control, it is desirable to adjust them optimally in color, brightness.

For a bedroom with a suspended ceiling is also suitable system of built-in lampswhich can be placed point by point around the perimeter of the room. It is still possible arrangement of zonal lighting, where some elements, such as vanity table, are lit brighter than others.

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For the living room

For the living room is better suited bright and warm light, it also relaxes, soothes, sets up the conversation. As for chandeliers, the choice is influenced by the size of the room, in the living room with a high ceiling and a large area you can install massive suspended structures. The use of crystal, metal, glass in such lamps, will make the appearance of the hall luxurious and solemn.

The combination of a chandelier with spot lighting.

If the size of the living room is small, you can choose a horizontal chandelier, which will look simple. For narrow and long rooms also make a combination of 2-3 small lights.

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For the hallway

In the corridor, models with diffused light are well suited. Such may be fixtures made of frosted glass or models where the light from the bulbs is not directed downward, and in the ceiling. The glossy surface of the stretch fabric will reflect light throughout the hallway.

A stretch ceiling is sensitive to high temperatures, so in chandeliers with the direction of light upwards, it is better to use low-wattage bulbs that do not heat up.

The form of the lamp should be combined with the shape of the room itself. If it is a long and narrow corridor, suitable elongated lamp, if the shape of the room is closer to a square, use a proportional chandelier. In addition to the main source of light, use additional functional, for example, illuminate a cabinetor a mirror, or other elements.

The use of two lamps + spot lighting and wall structures.

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For the kitchen

In a dwelling where the kitchen is small, it will be enough to install a single chandelier or use soffits for lighting. For large rooms, a combination of several sources and lamps with a spot light will do. Additionally you can illuminate the work area or dining table.

The lighting is divided into the main area, the dining area and the working area.

Colors depend on interior styles and materials. In the kitchen with a lot of wooden elements in dark colors brown fixtures will do. In light rooms - "light" models in light colors.

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Also the kitchen is exactly the part of the house where it will be appropriate to play on the contrast. Against the background of white canvases of the stretch ceiling install black and brown chandeliers, and against a black base, light designs look interesting.

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For the children's room

In the children's room will be appropriate warm and diffused lighting. The issue of safety is important, so it is better not to install structures with glass elements, and equip the room with wooden or plastic chandeliers. Also suitable lighting fixtures with fabric shades. It is also better to choose models with a matte surface, because the glossy may glare in the eyes of children.

Arrangements for lighting in the children's room should be guided by the rule: the less details - the better. Therefore suitable small chandeliers, for a change you can install a model of unusual shape.

Chandeliers with fabric headlamps.

Types of mounting

Fastening of lighting devices in a suspended ceiling is done in the same ways as in the usual, the only difference is the complexity of the construction. Additionally, between the ceiling and the stretched canvas are installed reinforcing elements.

Before installing a stretch ceiling, it is obligatory to check the functionality of the wiring, otherwise later you will have to dismantle the entire canvas.

Methods of attachment:

1. Standard strip. A simple way of fixing, a wooden bar can be used to strengthen the construction. It should be attached to the center of the room to the base, lead the wires through it, install the bar. After that, you can stretch the canvas.
2. Planks of complex shape. For large and massive lights need a stronger mount, which consists of several slats, together they create a cross-shaped or other complex shape.
   Cross-shaped design with an exit to the stretch ceiling.
3. Hook. It is fixed in the base of the ceiling, selected variant in height, so that, the hook went out through the canvas. At the point of exit, the design is reinforced with a plastic ring, it will protect the coating from damage.
   Scheme for installing a chandelier with a hook in the suspended ceiling.

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