How to arrange spotlights on the stretch ceiling

The ceiling is an integral part of any room. That he is considered the logical conclusion of the interior. To focus on the ceiling, you must carefully consider the lighting, as well as to choose the right light sources. Recently, spotlights have become increasingly important. How to position the spotlights on the stretch ceiling will be discussed in this article.

Basic principles and criteria

In the center it is better to install a chandelier

1. Since the spotlights are located in close proximity to the ceiling, they should not be distinguished by a high heat emission rate. The maximum figure is 40 watts for a stretch ceiling with a PVC film and 60 watts for a fabric web. If we talk about halogen lamps, then the indicator will be reduced, namely 20 and 35 W, respectively.
2. In large rooms, for example, in the bedroom or living room, there are not enough spotlights, so a chandelier should be installed in the center. Since it is located at a remote distance from the ceiling surface, it can be equipped with more powerful lamps. At the same time, point light sources will act as space dividers into zones or fill the space with soft diffused light.
3. If necessary, organize high-quality lighting without a central light source, experts recommend to consider the installation of lamps with an outdoor location. In this case, they will illuminate a large area, and at the same time efficient cooling will be provided.
4. When giving preference to halogen lamps, it is recommended to retrofit them with a dimmer - a device for smoothly adjusting the brightness of light. To use such devices for energy-saving lamps can not, because they will either be completely turned off, or quickly fail.
5. Measure the distance accurately. From a chandelier to a stretch ceiling should be at least 15 cm, from a spotlight to a PVC film - at least 20 cm.
6. To plan the zone lighting, select the turning lights. Thus, the room will be divided into bright zones, and there will be no crowding on the surface of the ceiling.
7. Properly calculate the required number of ceiling lights. To do this, follow this simple recommendation: one point lamp should account for up to 2 m ² of the ceiling space. So, for a room with an area of ​​25 m ² , about 15 elements are needed.

Lighting Standards

Exterior lights can be equipped with more powerful incandescent bulbs power up to 75 W, if allowed by the manufacturer of the lighting device.

We select the correct location

Zoning with lighting

To To quickly solve this problem, you should consider several factors:

• the purpose of the room or room: hallway, corridor, hall and kitchen;
• the geometry and dimensions of the room as a whole;
• maximum illumination with natural light (the parameter is taken into account during the daytime),
• the need to divide the space into zones;
• use only spotlights or the inclusion of a chandelier.

The kitchen should be allocated a cooking zone

Most often, zoning is required in large rooms as well as the kitchen. It is here that the cooking zone and its reception area should be highlighted

Another equally important criterion is the color of the finish. If there are light shades, the number of sources of artificial light can be reduced, and in a dark or too saturated interior, additional spotlights will be needed.

Lighting in the main rooms

Location options for spotlights

Each room has its own purpose, so you need to plan the placement of light sources in them individually.

Living room

In the living room

This is the main room in the whole house or apartment therefore, it should be as lit as possible. In the center of the ceiling should boast a large and beautiful chandelier, and low-power point light sources are placed around the perimeter. If you turn off the chandelier, the lamps, placed on the edges of the stretch ceiling, will give a subdued lighting effect.

Bathroom and toilet

In the bathroom

Install many light sources like in bathroom, and in the bathroom, is not required. Most often it will be enough only 10 elements, which favorably emphasize the created interior and highlight all the details of the decor. To conduct water treatments will also be comfortable. It is better not to experiment and install the devices at the same distance from each other.

Bedroom

In the bedroom

Soft light is enough here, so as for reading books, wall sconces are usually used, which are installed on both sides of the bed. In a small room it is best to hide the lamps behind the moldings and cornices. This will provide an additional effect - visually increase the space.

Corridor

In the corridor

The layout of spotlights on the stretch ceiling in The corridor will depend entirely on the shape of the room. For example, in a narrow room one row of 3-5 lamps will suffice, and if it is square, then two rows of 4 lamps each.

When it comes to small spaces, you should carefully study the possibility of mounting spotlights not only on the stretch ceiling, but also on other objects. For example, in the kitchen, to highlight the work area, you can install under the wall cabinets.

As you can see, in design, as in any creative business, there are no exact criteria and parameters. Everything will completely depend on the wishes and fantasies. It is enough to use the tips given in the article in order to achieve not a simple illumination, but a functional element that will change the interior of the room beyond recognition.

Photos

Starry Sky

Highlighting above the functional areas

Along the perimeter

The living room needs a chandelier

Zoning in the studio

Spotlights in combination with LED backlighting

Over the entire surface of the ceiling

In a circle around the chandelier

Turning the Bath

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