Arrangement of lamps on a suspended ceiling

Lighting in the room is not the least important detail in the design. Just look at the difference in the perception of cold and warm light. So, for example, for a cozy living room a soft, yellow beam is more suitable, and for a white-tiled bathroom - cold. The visual perception of the interior depends on these details. In addition to the color of the radiation of the devices, their number, location and even the finish of the ceiling on which they are located are extremely important. Let's figure out how to properly position lighting fixtures.

Lamps on a suspended ceiling with photo

Chandeliers, spotlights or spots. Soffits are divided into several groups depending on their characteristics:

• size and shape of the lampshade and their number;
• material, design and color;
• direction of the horns;
• fastening methods.

Spotlights are installed next to the chandelier or separately. This type of lighting also varies in color, shape and design. Despite the fact that point devices have a limited distribution angle of the light flux (15, 24, 36 and 60 degrees), When installed correctly, they can illuminate the entire roomwithout leaving dark areas.

Spots for suspended ceilings

They deserve special attention and are a movable bracket and a light bulb in the form of a light source. The spot can be round, square or arched. Since the fastening is carried out using hinges, their direction is easy to change. They are also installed with suspended ceiling cladding, if the requirements regarding permissible heat output are met.

Which chandeliers are best suited for suspended ceilings?

Not every device is suitable for installation in this case. Therefore, the segment of choice suddenly narrows. In this case you need pay attention to the thermal insulation of the structureto avoid overheating. For the rest you can trust your taste.

Light bulbs and spotlights

Here in the first place is the question of the variety of spotlights. After all, with high power, strong heating cannot be avoided, and a stretch ceiling cannot tolerate this. I advise you to pay attention to the following recommendations:

1. For PVC film, the maximum power of an incandescent light bulb cannot exceed 40 W, and halogen 20 W.
2. For satin lamps, the indicators can vary within a larger range (incandescent lamps up to 60 W, and halogen lamps up to 35 W).

The range of spotlights is large. Choosing the ones that suit a specific design is not difficult.

How to place lamps on a suspended ceiling?

Drawing up a diagram is a crucial stage. There are many nuances to consider: the shape and height of the room, the number of windows and the brightness of natural light, the geometry of the room and other features. For example, additional lighting for paintings on the wall. As a rule, a chandelier is installed along with spotlights. In this case, it is hung in the center of the room, and built-in lamps and spots are hung around the perimeter.

The exception is studio apartments, where the rooms are divided into functional zones. Then in one part it is assumed that there is a chandelier, and in the other there are built-in lamps. Also you can do without them altogether, for example, in small rooms (hallways or bathrooms) or use an alternative in the form of floor lamps.

The choice of scheme directly depends on the preferences of residents and design features. In bedrooms, for example, soft, warm light is preferred - dim and romantic.

The arrangement of lighting devices can be very diverse. It's more of a creative process. But here there are certain rules:

• required number of lamps;
• diffuse distribution throughout the ceiling (1 lamp per 1.5 m² at a distance of at least 30 cm from each other, and the distance from the wall is at least 20 cm).

Of course, a person is able to independently determine the distribution of lamps along a suspended ceiling. However I don’t recommend ignoring general recommendations. The indicated distances will help provide sufficient light to any room.

Lighting different rooms

The arrangement of lamps varies depending on the type of room. For the living room, the classic one will be optimal - with a chandelier in the center and built-in lighting along the edges of the ceiling. Near windows, additional light sources will be superfluous. The number of points is greater than in other rooms.

In the kitchen, the main thing is to highlight work areas so that cooking is pleasant for you and does not strain your eyes, even in the dark. It is also necessary to separate the dining area.

The hallway does not require a lot of light, since the room is a walk-through room and usually no one lingers there.Since the layout provides for a narrow corridor to the living room, it is optimal to place the lamps in one line from the door to the main room.

The bathroom should have good visibility. Use cold and warm rays. The layout is often “square”. This placement fully ensures the functionality of the bathroom.

In the bedroom I recommend doing without built-in light; just make sure you have a chandelier with thermal insulation. This will make the room cozy. In addition, get a floor lamp or install spots near your desk or reading area. This is especially true for a children's room, because the eyes of small residents are much more sensitive to the lack of light.

Summarizing all of the above, I note that Stretch ceiling lighting has its own nuances. But with proper work by professionals and careful handling of the material, installation and subsequent operation will not cause any problems.