It is very easy to transform a house and make lighting of long corridors and stairs creative and modern. Tired of standard chandeliers and sconces? Then buy recessed lights in the wall. Such lighting will not irritate the eyes, as the emitted light is dim and pleasant, and this is very important for night illumination of the house. In this article we will talk about which luminaires that are built into the wall are better to choose, as well as how to install them yourself.
Wall recessed fixtures: scope
Lamps of this plan do not have a wide scope. Most often they are embedded in walls or floors. But, despite this, enterprising designers come up with interesting options for their use.
- Built-in lights in the wall to illuminate the stairs - very often such dim lighting is necessary so that a person descending in twilight or complete darkness does not fall down. Lamps are cut into steps or raised above the floor by 20 cm.
- Corridors - long dark corridors are also very convenient to illuminate with built-in lamps. They are raised from the floor by 50 cm. So the corridor will be consecrated softly and calmly.
- Garden paths fenced with dense material - in this embodiment, the lamps are installed as in a corridor, only we are talking about street lighting.
- Fences - lamps often play a decorative role. They can be installed on the top or bottom of the fence. Such illumination will help a person safely reach the door in the dark. Also, lamps help night vision cameras to monitor the territory.
The built-in lamps in the wall illuminate only the floor, when installing them, it is important to remember this. They can be turned over and mounted in the ceiling, but most likely it will be inappropriate.
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Recessed Light Classification: Bulb Type
These lights can be classified according to three criteria: bulb type, installation location and shape. First, let's deal with the first sign. Recessed luminaires for wall lighting can be equipped with a halogen or LED lamp. The latter option would be preferable. Firstly, such lamps will help to save energy and money. Secondly, now very often you can find ready-made LED lamps, in which there is no need to insert a lamp. This is convenient, but in case of failure of the LED, you will have to change not the light bulb, but the entire lighting fixture.
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LED lights built into the wall look very elegant.
Form classification
When purchasing a spotlight of any shape, you first need to think about where it will be installed. Lamps in the form of a rectangle are installed more often in the steps of the stairs. Round is better to install directly into the wall. In the store you can find oval shaped lamps. Such devices are called universal, as they are easy to install and look great both in the wall and in the steps of the stairs.
Classification of spotlights at their place of installation
When it comes to the place of installation of the lamp, it means on the street or in the room it will be installed. Recessed luminaires in the wall on the street have additional protection in the form of a housing made of rubber or plastic. They must be airtight. Lamps for home use do not need such protection, and therefore are cheaper.
A plastic box comes with them, but it is used only during installation.
Mounting recessed fixtures
Lamps to illuminate the floor and stairs, built into the wall, it is not difficult to install yourself. The process is almost no different from the installation of brothers - ceiling mounted lamps. How to do the installation yourself?
1. To begin, arrange a niche for installation. If the walls are made of brick or concrete, then cut the hole exactly to the size of the lamp box. Plasterboard walls are even simpler.
2. Next, in the wall you need to lay the cable, the gate and fasten the cord there with alabaster. If you install street lighting, then in no case do not forget about grounding!
3. Now you need to mount a special box into the wall (this is done the same way as with sockets). In a brick or concrete wall, the box is glued with alabaster; in drywall, it is held using special clamps
4. Connect the lamp and fix it in the box. The fixing method depends on the design: the device either snaps into the box or is screwed on. The second option is more often used for street lighting, as the screws improve the sealing of the case. That's all, every man is able to cope with such work.
Wall-mounted luminaires for stairs
The staircase, like any part of the house, should be comfortable and safe. In order for the ascent and descent along it at night to be as comfortable as possible, it is necessary to carefully consider the lighting of the zone. A very fashionable and modern option is the recessed fixtures in the wall to illuminate the stairs.
Most often, lighting is installed on the stairs. This is very convenient, since the installation of the device is simplified, because it is hidden from view, which means that it is not necessary to think about its aesthetics. In addition, cable routing is simplified in this case. The steps, illuminated from below, make the staircase chic, luxurious, emphasizing the beauty of the house as a whole. If you highlight a small structure, then visually it will look wider.
The stairs can be illuminated with neon lamps or fiber optic lamps. Recent devices almost do not require installation, as they are located on the surface of the steps. Another advantage of them is that various light filters can be installed in the luminaires. This allows you to create even a rainbow staircase.
Illumination of a staircase with lamps located in the wall is a more complicated option. Here you can use spotlights or LED strip. You can illuminate the stairs from below, by installing any lamp in the under-stairway recreation area.
How to illuminate the stairs
If you want the staircase to be highlighted beautifully, elegantly, but at the same time fulfill the main function, remember the basic rules:
- Recessed luminaires in the wall should not have too bright a light. At night, they will blind a person, which will make it difficult to safely move up the stairs.
- Dim lights must be placed at each stage. It is possible to install them along the entire length of the step.
- The stairs in the living room should not be emphasized. She should play a secondary role in this room.
- If the staircase is in a too dark zone (room) or it is made of dark material, use more powerful lighting devices.
Decorative staircase lighting
The stairs can be highlighted in different ways. Before installing appliances, you need to think about the interior of the house. Indeed, a lot depends on the styles of the interior, the material and the shape of the stairs. Everything should be harmonious in the house! For example, a wooden staircase is ideally highlighted with yellow shades. For structures of a modern look (for example, high-tech style), built-in lamps in a wall of cold tones are suitable. If you want to make the atmosphere in the house comfortable, then choose the scattered light. It is possible to install lamps not only along the wall or on the steps. Often decorated with railings and balusters. A good solution that saves financial resources is the installation of motion sensors. Then the backlight will work only when a person approaches it.
Wall-mounted luminaires are gaining popularity. Their installation is simple and convenient, they look very beautiful, modern, and at the same time give the house and stairs a chic look!