Lighting is essential in interior design. Thanks to light, any room can transform. The correct location of spotlights allows you to emphasize the advantages of the room, to hide the shortcomings. Accommodation options are described in the article.
Measurers during the inspection of the room offer many options for the location of spotlights. Small light bulbs are combined with chandeliers or LED strips. Such combinations provide many design options, so you must rely on technical points.
Area and location
It is necessary to take into account the size of the room, its purpose and natural light. It should be remembered that lowering the brightness is obtained by additional switches or a combination of several lamps, but it is impossible to increase the illumination. Installation specialists will calculate the desired light level.
The layout of the spotlights is important. For example, in a bedroom it is undesirable to place many devices over a berth. In the living room, you need to take into account the place to relax and the placement of the TV, so it is advisable to choose the separate inclusion of several lamps.
Characteristics
Spotlights are usually built into the ceiling or installed close to it. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the indicators of heat release. Stretch models where a PVC film was used are not able to withstand a load level of more than 40 watts. Tissue options can handle the heat dissipation of 60 W bulbs.
Halogen lamps reduce the permissible parameter to the level of 20 and 35 watts. These values are important because they increase the life of the ceiling. For large rooms, experts advise choosing a chandelier, combining it with spotlights. The latter will divide the room into zones, create a pleasant atmosphere. The chandelier gives the desired level of lighting.
Design
If the location of spotlights on a stretch ceiling does not imply the installation of a full-fledged chandelier, then you should choose the option with the placement of elements with external mounting. This solves the issue of thermal conductivity, and it turns out to increase the allowable power.
It is advisable to equip halogen lamps with a dimmer. A special device for smooth adjustment of light is not suitable for energy-saving lamps, since the models periodically turn off completely and quickly fail.
With the layout of the zonal location of spotlights, it is advisable to choose an option with rotary mechanisms. In this situation, the desired directionality of the light is obtained and the lack of crowding on the ceiling is ensured.
The master measurer is able to determine the appropriate number of fixtures. The main norms are as follows: 2 m 2 of ceiling space falls on 1 point element. This means that on a room of 25 m2 you need to install about 15 lamps. Standards vary depending on the model, power, type of ceiling, room, combination with other details and natural light.
Chandelier and Spotlights
There are different options for the location of spotlights on the ceiling. If the method with a suspended chandelier is selected, then it must be placed in the center. Usually it is installed in large living rooms, where spotlights are not enough.
The main advantage is brightness: the distance from the ceiling does not provide additional restrictions on the power of the bulbs. Of the minuses, excessive lighting of the central part of the room, the creation of shadows in the corners, are distinguished. A design is considered a drawback: a chandelier is not able to be combined with all interior options.
The location of spotlights on a stretch ceiling is also diverse. And many do not imagine such a ceiling without such lighting. Demand is associated with a variety of forms and designs. Samples are great for any decor. Coziness is created with them, there is the possibility of zonal delineation of the room. A negative point concerns the limitation of light bulbs in terms of power. Usually built-in options with a power of 40 watts do not provide the desired level of lighting for a large room.
Incandescent and halogen bulbs
Incandescent lamps are in demand due to the wide scope of use (installation in dusty or humid rooms is allowed), low price and simple operation. High thermal conductivity is distinguished from the disadvantages, so the lamps must be placed at a great distance from the stretch ceiling.
Thanks to halogen lamps, unique compositions and highlights are obtained. Especially original look multi-level high ceilings with different lighting. A negative point is the rapid heating of halogen lamas. Because of this, they should not be allowed to burn for a long time, since heat generation will damage the expensive structure.
Original Views
Fluorescent lamps are not able to heat up, they are used when installing the ceiling in various rooms. The increased level of efficiency makes them popular and effective. They have no noticeable minuses. But you can not use a dimmer in high humidity. The problem can be solved by using a good exhaust hood or ventilation in the bathroom.
LEDs look great. Tapes can be installed around the perimeter of the ceiling. Individual lamps have high efficiency and give good lighting, but the price of this design is not small. Of the negative aspects of the low reliability of power supplies.
The master measurer evaluates the size of the room, the height of the ceilings and listens to the wishes of the client. When the ceiling is selected, a new room height is determined and the desired light is calculated. Many companies offer customers classic options for the location of spotlights.
Posting Rules
Before installing the fixtures, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the requirements that apply to the installation. To get high-quality lighting, you need to follow simple recommendations:
- There must be at least 200 mm between the spotlights to the corner of the wall and ceiling.
- If you use one chandelier, then you need to place it in the center. In studio apartments, it is advisable to use 1 chandelier above each working area.
- In stretch ceilings from the lamp to the seam, PVC films should be at least 150 mm.
- One point device is enough for lighting no more than 2 m 2 . When calculating the required number of fixtures, it is necessary to rely on the fact that 1 lamp is enough for 1.5 m 2 .
- If the luminaires will be located symmetrically, then there should be the same distance between the devices, a separate device and the wall.
The distance to the windows is not important. The main task is that the light illuminates all the objects of the room. Tips are suitable for placing spots in suspended, suspended and rack ceilings.
The best schemes
Customers can make changes to the scheme. Masters should warn about technical issues and help determine the choice. The following options are among the common schemes for the location of spotlights on a stretch ceiling :
- Oval. This option is ideal for large living rooms and bedrooms. Devices are placed in the form of an oval around the perimeter of the room, and in the center the space should be empty. No extra light is needed for the bedroom. In large rooms, you need to use a chandelier that is turned on if you need bright light.
- Circular arrangement. It must be selected if necessary, good lighting center of the room. The corners of the room will be dark, so they install floor lamps or hang sconces.
- Corner layout. Devices create a cozy atmosphere. But the center of the room will hardly be lit. The option is ideal for a bedroom. The problem of lack of light is solved by a chandelier in the center.
- In the form of 2 semicircles. The scheme is chosen for high-quality lighting in the corners of the room. The chandelier in the center should not be used only in a very small room.
- Cruciform arrangement. In this case, no additional light sources are needed. With such a scheme, the entire room is illuminated, but a large number of point devices are needed.
- The rectangular layout visually increases the area of the room. Therefore, the option is indispensable for a small room.
- An arcuate pattern is chosen for spacious rooms where zonal demarcation with light is necessary for design. A high concentration of bulbs directs light to the desired part of the room.
- Wave. This is a difficult scheme, the design of which may vary depending on the area and layout of the room. The waves are ideal for spacious living rooms with an unusual layout.
At the request of the client, several options can be combined. It is also allowed to create a unique pattern using lighting devices.
As you can see in the photo, the location of spotlights of any kind is original. But with the layout and placement of devices, the height of the ceilings, lighting and design of the room, as well as the purpose of the room, are taken into account. The requirements for the living room and the nursery are different. It is necessary to provide a suitable location, install light level sensors and other additional functions.
Bedroom
For the bedroom, experts advise choosing a rectangular arrangement. Spotlights perfectly illuminate a large area, providing twilight in the center, where the bed is usually located.
Extra light is provided by the chandelier. In the bedroom, this element will not be necessary, but sometimes strong bright lighting is required. The switches for such elements must be separate. Additional recommendations relate to the choice of shape and size of devices. The area of the bedroom is usually small, so the lamps should be chosen compact and in the same style. It is preferable to install a dimmer, because the room requires periodic dimming of light for a comfortable environment.
In the nursery
In the nursery, it is advisable to choose a light division into zones. In this room, the child usually plays, studies, sleeps. For the playing area, you need more light so that your eyes do not get tired, so it is advisable to place more lamps over this area. For a desktop it is worth buying table lamps with bright light.
The bed should not be lit too brightly. It is difficult for many children to fall asleep without light, which also needs to be taken into account. To ensure comfort, you can install a light fixture on the ceiling that provides light diffused light. If you have the financial capabilities, you can use mirrors and spotlights, which will create a fabulous atmosphere in the nursery.
Living room
As you can see in the photo, the location of the spotlights on the ceiling looks elegant if it is selected according to the design of the room. Usually this room is the largest. Many families receive guests in it, organize holidays, and gather to watch TV. Therefore, you need suitable lighting. The location of spotlights in the hall should be comfortable. Similar devices look harmonious in modern types of design.
Many experts believe that it is advisable to place bulbs around the perimeter, combining them with a chandelier in the center. To make the room cozy, an LED strip can be fixed along the edge of the multi-level false ceiling. Even if the main light sources are turned off, the room will look great.
Kitchen
The location of spotlights in the kitchen should be such that there is good lighting. It is important that appliances brightly illuminate the countertop and sink. But besides them, additional lamps are required.
It is advisable to create several options for light - bright and soft. This will get enough light to work, creating a pleasant atmosphere in the kitchen. It is better to illuminate the dining area with low hanging shades or chandeliers. If the kitchen is small, then the lighting can be installed above and below the wall cabinets, as well as mounted in furniture.
Hallway
Usually, experts advise using simple methods for placing lighting equipment for this room. In narrow hallways 3-5 bulbs look great. If the room is square, 2 rows of 4 bulbs in each are enough.
In cramped rooms, a ceiling with a glossy sheen looks great. Lamps will then be placed below - you need to choose the hanging model. But designers recommend hiding the lights so that the light is visible only from them.
Bathroom
As you can see in the photo, the location of spotlights on a stretch ceiling favorably emphasizes the design of the room. For the bathroom, a lot of bright lighting is not required. Usually enough up to 10 devices that give a soft glow. Lamps illuminate decoration details, tiles, plumbing. This will be enough to make the room cozy.
Thus, spotlights can be placed in rooms in different ways. It is important that they look harmonious. Then the room will always have a cozy atmosphere.