For mounting on a stretch ceiling is not an easy task for someone who encounters this for the first time. In search of the optimal solution, you will inevitably come across a number of questions: how to choose a chandelier for a stretch ceiling in low rooms, which fixture of the chandelier is more suitable, whether the stretch ceiling fabric will not burn out from the lamp, etc. In this article, we will touch on a wide variety of nuances that you should pay attention to when choosing fixtures for a stretch ceiling.

Choosing a chandelier for low ceilings - 2.50-2.6 m

Perhaps the main concern when choosing a chandelier with low ceilings is the following: what if the chandelier burns the ceiling.

Of course, if you thoughtlessly buy the first lamp you like, then you can probably expect such consequences. However, if you are reading this material, it means that you have approached the choice thoroughly.

Do not forget one rule: if you use incandescent lamps, then the minimum distance from them to the ceiling is 30-40 cm (depending on the power of the lamp). This particular space is enough to dissipate the heat of the lamp. Neglect this distance - and the ceiling will overheat, deform, and therefore not avoid replacing it.

There are perhaps two options for the execution of the central lamp in the room suitable for the stretch ceiling: either it is a ceiling lamp in the form of a single glass ceiling-plate over which several lamps are installed, or still a real chandelier on a small leg, consisting of several horns. At the same time, the ceiling lamps of this chandelier, the lamps in them and, accordingly, the light is directed downwards.

This is necessary in order to provide the necessary air gap between the lamp and the ceiling.

The plate luminaire with which we started the discussion must be equipped with LED or energy-saving compact fluorescent lamps, since the base of the luminaire with lamps is located directly on the ceiling canvas. These types of lamps with sufficient brightness are commonly called lamps of "cold" light. Many people think that these lamps do not heat up at all. This is an erroneous opinion, since the perpetual motion machine has not yet been invented, i.e. everything that glows - heats up, although to a lesser extent than incandescent lamps.

If the options for the central lamps described above do not suit you, and you definitely want a luxurious crystal chandelier on a chain, be prepared for fairly large sacrifices, namely, in order not to beat your head against the elements of the chandelier, the chain will have to be shortened to a minimum.

At the same time, the candle lamps of such a chandelier will practically rest against the ceiling canvas, violating the unshakable rule about the permissible distance, which means that it will be necessary to install energy-saving lamps of “cold” light. These candle-shaped lamps are already available in every hardware store, but their design and glow will most likely not suit you. After all, crystal looks truly luxurious only when illuminated by transparent halogen lamps or incandescent lamps.

If the ceiling height is 2.8 m or more...

If you have high ceilings, congratulations. Choose any type of chandelier because you can really afford it! You will not make a mistake with the choice if you prefer a hanging chandelier: it will harmoniously fit into the space and will be as harmless as possible to the ceiling. Although, again, you are free to choose what you like, most importantly, remember our rule: there should be 30-40 cm from the lamps to the canvas.

Spotlights: pros and cons

There is a huge degree of probability that when drawing up a contract for the installation of stretch ceilings, company representatives will offer you to choose recessed fixtures as lighting fixtures. There are a great many of them on the market now: all kinds of cubes, balls, "berries" ... eyes run wide.

The same models, only in a much larger assortment, including new items from expensive Italian factories, can be offered to you by online lighting stores and specialized salons.

The undoubted advantages of spotlights with a protruding light bulb: attractive price, ease and clarity of installation, spectacular results (especially on a matte ceiling) in the form of highlights and patterns. But the most important thing in our case is that such lamps do not overheat the ceiling. The main and, perhaps, the only negative is the frequent burnout of halogen lamps. Although a similar problem is solved by installing high-quality transformers and lamps for 12 volts, or voltage stabilizers. In the case of stretch ceilings, this will cause some difficulties associated with their installation.

There is another, slightly less popular solution - built-in "rims" for "recessed" reflector lamps (MR16).

These lamps are intended, first of all, as an addition to the main lighting of a chandelier in large rooms or as the main lighting, since although such lamps do not give crazy glare, you see, not everyone may like these glare. Headbands can be made of expensive or unusual materials, with an interesting texture and ornament.

There is one “but” when using “rims” on a stretch ceiling with standard halogen reflector lamps: the effect of the so-called “flare” when you see a halo of light around the fixtures, which is not very good. This light can highlight all the communications that the ceiling has hidden. The solution for today is the use of LED lamps, which do not give light to the space above the ceiling. And no “lights”, only comfort and coziness! But by placing an LED lamp in the aforementioned “berry”, the brightness from it will be relatively small, and there will be much less glare and, therefore, beauty.

The use of LED strip around the perimeter of the room.

A good way to both illuminate the room with soft diffused light, which is especially necessary for watching TV or a leisurely conversation with the family, and in vain to part with money with inept tape editing.

An electrician gluing the tape must necessarily have the sad experience of gluing it under a stretch ceiling. Well, if he does not need such an experience, then it is worth experimenting with a piece of tape in order to avoid misunderstandings later. In fact, the task is one and only - to provide smooth light sliding along the ceiling without the effect of a green-dirty strip at its beginning and points of discrete glow of the LEDs.

On our own behalf, we say that the most effective LED strip illuminates a matte stretch ceiling at a height of 2.7 meters and above.

We hope that our advice will be useful, and you will avoid possible troubles and disappointments associated with the illiterate choice of a stretch ceiling lamp. But no matter how much we write, and you read, forums and articles in magazines and the Internet (like this one) will not replace 100% live contact with lighting specialists. After all, it is impossible to write about all the subtleties, tricks and solutions.

Good luck with your choice and good repair!

In one work it is almost impossible to consider all the issues of lighting an apartment with stretch ceilings. A series of articles will be devoted to this problem on the site, in which the following will be considered separately:

• types of fixtures;
• location of lighting fixtures on the ceiling (article "");
• technology of installation and replacement of lamps.

In order not to be repeated in each work, this separate material contains general questions, which will be discussed below. This is the selection of lighting fixtures for the general style of the interior, the choice of the color of the luminous flux, the level of illumination of various rooms and the effect of the lamp base on the organization of lighting, as well as the basic concepts of light sources.

Lighting in interiors of various styles

When choosing the type of fixtures, you need to remember that it is not just a source of light, but also an element of interior design. Therefore, it is important to know not only which fixtures are suitable for stretch ceilings, but also how successfully they fit into the chosen interior style.

Classic. Style implies restraint in design - nothing superfluous, going beyond a strictly defined framework. Requires expensive, exquisite pieces of furniture. The same applies to lighting. Only the central one, only an expensive chandelier made of crystal, glass or metal.

No additional spotlights. It is allowed to place sconces made in metal and glass on the wall. V Lately designers are increasingly using LED strips placed on a multi-tiered ceiling around the perimeter of the room. This approach, on the one hand, violates the classical canons, and on the other hand, emphasizes the severity and richness of the decoration of the room.

Modern. The style was formed under the influence of classical interior design techniques. characteristic feature- smoothness and naturalness of lines, giving way to an unexpected asymmetry of forms. The presence of a chandelier made of frosted glass and metal is mandatory, but additional light sources are allowed: overhead (lamps made of glass or crystal) and built-in, as well as LED strips.

Often there are design solutions for the organization of light, when all of the listed types of lighting are applied simultaneously. Art Nouveau style in lighting is well suited for a children's room, bedroom, kitchen.

It is characterized by a rustic (provincial) style of interior design. For him, the central lighting of a multi-track chandelier of airy forms is ideal. Plafonds can be made of textiles with a discreet pattern in pastel shades or natural materials. Well fit into the interior and additional spotlights located along the walls.

High tech. The design in this style should have a clear and simple geometry, no decorative ornaments, a large amount of metal. This is one of the few styles in the interior where the classic lighting, the chandelier, looks pretentious. Overhead fixtures are also not used, although each rule has its own exceptions. Recessed lights go well with LED strip.

The above recommendations are not an axiom. Here, only hints are given in which directions to move, if there is a great desire to adhere to a single style. In practice, fantasy and a subtle sense of beauty mix styles and get an excellent result. Sometimes this is done consciously, in contrast to styles, often spontaneously. Therefore, our advice: do not be afraid and experiment.

The role of the color of the light flux in the design of the apartment

When buying lamps, almost no one thinks what color of light it will emit (many people do not know at all that lighting can have different colours), how it affects the psycho-emotional state of a person and how the environment is perceived by the human eye.

To explain the presence of color in light, it is necessary to recall the school physics course, which says that light is electromagnetic radiation emitted by a heated substance. A striking example of the change in color of the emitted light is welding, when the metal begins to cool. At this point, you can see that as the light cools, it goes from blue to white and then to yellow. The same effect for the lamps, only here a slightly different color name:

• warm white;
• neutral or natural white;
• cold white.

Important: this is not about the temperature inside the lamp, which is measured in degrees Celsius and which causes burns on the body, but about the radiation temperature, measured in Kelvin.

The question immediately arises, how to choose a luminaire for a stretch ceiling with a certain color of light? The answer is very simple - light bulb manufacturers write on the package the temperature at which the light flux is emitted (measured in Kelvin, in the SI system it is denoted by the letter K). Using the scale shown in the photo above, you can easily determine the color of the light flux.

The second question involuntarily creeps in: what does this have to do with the owners of the apartment? There are two points here.

1. The color of light affects the psychological state of a person.
2. In different color flows, the human eye perceives the color design of the apartment differently, which, on the one hand, significantly changes the design of the room, and on the other hand, affects the emotional state in a different way.

Warm (yellow) color. A pleasant glow for the eyes, relieving fatigue after working with a computer or watching TV. It can be obtained from both conventional incandescent bulbs and halogen ones. If desired, with such characteristics, you can find LED and fluorescent light bulbs. Most of all, yellow is needed:

• in the living room (hall) - creates a warm, relaxed, cozy atmosphere;
• bedroom - evokes a sense of calm. In such an environment, the eyes rest from the stress of the day;
• kitchen - dishes look more appetizing in warm light;
• bathroom - soft, warm light flux relaxes, relieves fatigue.

Warm light also has disadvantages. Due to the absence of blue and green light in the spectrum (rays of this length are not emitted), many paints take on a completely different color scheme:

• blue turns to greenish;
• blue fades, turning into dirty blue;
• dark blue becomes black;
• purple glows red.

Neutral White light. Such lighting can be obtained from halogen bulbs and some types of fluorescent. White light practically does not differ from daylight, and therefore, there are no distortions in color perception. It is advisable to install lamps with this color of light:

• in the nursery;
• hallway and corridor;
• above the work table in the kitchen;
• near the mirror - the color of the skin is not distorted when applying makeup;
• over desks where lessons are done or newspapers, magazines, books are read.

Cold (blue) color. Cold (blue) color. Only incandescent lamps are not able to work in the cold spectrum of light emission - all other types of lamps give it out. Cool shades of light flux invigorate and increase concentration. Therefore, the use of cold light:

• in the office above the desktop - increases efficiency;
• in the washing area in the bathroom - it will help to quickly move away from sleep, invigorate;
• in residential areas, the blue spectrum is suitable for modern interior design styles, where there is a lot of space and metal (“hi-tech”).

The perception of some colors by the human eye changes in the same way as in the case of warm light:

• red becomes purple;
• orange is perceived as brown;
• yellow turns to greenish yellow;
• blue and green look bright, saturated.

The level of illumination of residential premises

When organizing lighting in the apartment as a whole and in each room separately, one should not forget about another important feature - the level of lighting. As in the previous case, the owners of residential premises think little about how powerful the lamps should be in each room.

Here, unfortunately, another rule basically works: there is money - there is more light everywhere, budgetary family finances - illuminate so that "just do not stumble." According to sanitary doctors, both approaches are harmful to health - they negatively affect the organs of vision, general condition and concentration, and, consequently, the ability to work.

Many do not associate too bright light in the evening in the apartment with drowsiness and low performance the next day, but, according to doctors, this is the reason. The same thing happens with dim light.

Back in Soviet times, sanitary standards for lighting various rooms in an apartment were developed (located in SanPiN, transferred to SNiP - see table), which builders are guided by.

Standards for illumination of premises in the housing stock.

Room type	Illumination standard according to SNiP, lx/m2
Bathroom	50
bathroom	50
Hallway	50
Cabinet	300
Children's	200
Kitchen	150
Living room (hall)	150
Bedroom	100

Based on the above indicators, using special formulas, you can calculate the number of light bulbs and their power for each room. The calculation methodology can be found in one of the works on our website (material "").

At the same time, we note that Western experts have a slightly different approach to illumination standards, as well as other indicators of their measurement (rather demonstrations) - they immediately give the number of W per 1 m 2.

Room type	Incandescent lamps	Fluorescent	energy saving
	W/m2	W/m2	W/m2
Living room (hall)	20-22	13-14	5,2-5,4
Bedroom	12-15	8-10	2,7-3,4
Kitchen	26	15-16	6,8
Children's	60	36	15,6
Bathroom	20-22	15-16	5,2-5,4
Hallway	10	6	2,5

Using this table, it is easy to make all calculations for the lighting device in the apartment - the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room is multiplied by the illumination indicator in W / m2 and divided by the power of the light bulb, in W.

The above basic principles of organizing lighting in the first case, when it comes to continuing the style of interior design, can be used as recommendations for action, but in the second and third, it must be observed if the health of everyone living in this apartment is expensive.

Modern technologies allow, at a minimum cost, to organize light in accordance with the requirements of sanitary doctors. And the lamps are energy-saving, and the service life of some lamps is several times longer than cheap incandescent lamps - all this ultimately allows you to have bright light at the same cost.

Types of fixtures

The choice of type and type of fixtures also affects the lighting device in an apartment with stretch ceilings. They are attached to the ceiling in different ways, have different shapes, sizes, plinths (for LED lamps, the plinth acts as a ceiling light, which causes light to scatter around the room in different ways), etc. To know exactly which fixtures can be used for stretch ceilings, consider the basic concepts associated with light sources.

By type of attachment

For fastening light sources are used:

• suspension systems;
• embedded;
• overhead.

Suspended. Already from the name itself it is clear that the lamps are attached to the ceiling ceiling using special devices: a hook or a special platform (attached to the ceiling with special suspensions, used only for chandeliers). In the first case, we have a classic suspended mounting option, in the second - its variety, which experts call a ceiling mount (see photo).

This mounting option involves the installation of a reinforcing platform to the ceiling before starting work on the installation of a stretch ceiling. The chandelier is attached to the reinforcing bar with self-tapping screws over the canvas. There are two disadvantages here:

• unpredictable reaction of a stretched ceiling to a breakthrough with hardware;
• the proximity of the light source to the PVC film, which can cause it to overheat.

Therefore, such installation of a chandelier in apartments is not very popular, but in public places (cafe, restaurant, museum, etc.) it allows you to rearrange the chandelier in a place where there is insufficient lighting at the moment (in this case, the platform is of considerable size).

A hook for mounting a chandelier is used much more often. Here, first, a hook is attached with an anchor bolt, then the ceiling is stretched. Under the mount, a hole is cut out in the canvas through which the wires and the suspension (chain, cable) will pass. The edges of the hole are reinforced with special rings that prevent the film or fabric from spreading.

Embedded. A mortgage base with electrical wires is attached to the main ceiling in advance. A hole is made in the stretched canvas. A lamp with special springs is inserted into it, which, straightened, hold it in the platform (see photo). In this case, the light source is almost completely hidden in the space between the stretched canvas and the ceiling.

From the outside, a decorative overlay is attached to the canvas, which at the same time keeps the film from further destruction (instead of a special ring), and serves as a decorative element. Visually, the light source merges with the ceiling, giving the impression of the integrity of the ceiling covering. You can install such lighting devices throughout the apartment, in any room.

Overhead. The principle of fastening is the same as for hidden lamps: a special mortgage base is attached to the ceiling, over which a film or fabric is stretched. A hole is made in the ceiling for electrical wiring, which is strengthened with clamping rings. The lamp itself is installed directly on the stretched ceiling - literally superimposed on it. Hence the name.

Overhead lamps are made rotary (the direction of a light stream is regulated) and non-rotary (after installation shine in one place).

The pros and cons of each type of fastening, their features, methods of installation, repair and replacement of lamps can be found in the works on our website.

According to the number of light sources

There is a huge variety of lamps on sale: chandeliers with a large number of light bulbs, single built-in light sources, LED strips, etc. In this variety, it is rather difficult to determine which fixtures are best for a stretch ceiling based on the number of light sources assembled on one platform. To have some idea about lighting systems with different numbers of light bulbs, let's classify them.

According to the number of light sources mounted on one base, the following can be used to illuminate stretch ceilings:

• Spotlights;
• multi-lamp;
• cascading;
• raster;
• LED Strip Light;
• light lines;
• "starry sky".

Point. Spotlights have become an essential attribute of stretch ceilings - indeed, their combination is stylish and beautiful. They are used for the main lighting, but in some interior design options, single light sources are assigned an auxiliary role - to emphasize the elegance of a chandelier or highlight a certain part of the room. The use of only spotlights is mandatory with low ceilings - they will cling to the chandelier with their heads.

In terms of shape, size, power, methods of obtaining a luminous flux and its color, such lamps can be anything - there is a huge selection on sale, numbering more than one thousand options. Here, the main thing is to choose the right lamp for a particular room.

Some experts distinguish spots into a separate group - directional light fixtures - give a narrowly directed light flux, have a rotary device. The allocation of spotlights into an independent classification category is not important - these are still spotlights.

Chandelier. Well known, classic lamp. In many cases, it is an indispensable attribute of the interior (classic, modern, Provence, etc.). Installed in almost any room of the apartment. It can be made from various materials, have a different number of light sources, be decorated in different ways and perform a different function in lighting a room: create comfort or a romantic mood, a zone of increased concentration (performance) or relaxation.

Modern technologies have made their changes in such a conservative light source as a chandelier. LED chandeliers are on sale.

The chandelier can be installed independently. However, it should be remembered that the presence of several light bulbs can lead to overheating of the ceiling sheet - it will begin to turn yellow, followed by sagging. Therefore, this lamp should be hung at a distance of 20-60 cm from the film (fabric) in order to avoid heating the ceiling over 60 degrees Celsius. In addition, it is necessary to get away from the use of incandescent lamps - energy-saving or led light bulbs operating at lower temperatures.

Attention should also be paid to the location of the ceiling lamps. If they look up, the chandelier must be additionally lowered to the maximum distance. If the ceiling height does not allow hanging the chandelier at a distance of 60 cm from the stretched canvas, it should be replaced - otherwise the stretch ceiling will have to be changed.

Cascading. The cascade design of the placement of lamps (not to be confused with cascade lamps) for stretch ceilings has a not very long history - 10-20 years (it has been used for a long time for other types of ceiling). It is a platform attached to the ceiling with a hook, which has several overhead lights or single lamps with a lampshade on a pendant. This lighting design sharply delimits the room into zones, creates an atmosphere of sophistication and elegance. It is especially often used when lighting a bar counter and a dining table.

Raster. Lamps in the form of a raster are used mainly in non-residential premises. They can also be found in large living rooms (halls) of cottages. In small rooms, its light is too bright and clean, in which a small room becomes uncomfortable, in addition, excessive lighting disrupts the psycho-emotional state of family members. The disadvantages include the lack of sophistication in such lamps - a metal honeycomb structure, equipped with reflective mirror plates, closed with a grill.

Represents one of the varieties of LED lamps, made in the form of a transparent plastic tape with small spot LEDs on one side and a layer of glue on the other. Sold in coils of 5 m. Small thickness (only 3 mm) and small width (10 mm) allow it to be mounted in multi-tiered ceilings for decorative purposes (although there are exceptions and such a tape serves as the main element of the lighting system) along the contour of one of the tiers directly behind the plinth. Among the advantages:

• low power consumption;
• long, up to 50.0 thousand hours, service life;
• wide choose colors(sold, including, and multi-color, changing color in accordance with the program laid down);
• compactness - they take up little space in the package and do not require special technological solutions during installation.

light lines. More recently, the Russian consumer only got acquainted with built-in lamps, and they are being replaced by light lines. Lighting is provided by LED strip 10 mm wide. Depending on the number of built-in LEDs in 1 linear meter, the power of the tape can vary from 14.4 W (60 crystals) to 24 W (240 LEDs). In the first case, such lighting performs secondary functions, in the second - is the main one. The LED strip is mounted on a special profile (see photo). Diffusion of light is achieved by a decorative insert.

This type of lamp has many advantages:

• the original design of the ceiling, which radically changes the interior of the room;
• a clearer division of the room into zones, emphasizing, if necessary, individual pieces of furniture;
• reduced electricity consumption;
• the need to replace lamps disappears for a long time (manufacturers guarantee 50.0 thousand hours of continuous operation);
• can be installed along the seam, which turns the ceiling into a single whole;
• quick installation.

Light lines can be of various shapes, shapes and sizes, which gives free rein to the imagination of their installation.

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"Starry sky". Lighting in the "starry sky" version is the most expensive and spectacular design of a stretch ceiling. Here, innovative ideas of using fiberglass as a conductor of light from LED sources are successfully combined with the ability to embed LEDs in PVC film without damaging it.

There is also a technology when the fibers of the LEDs are not brought out, but are hidden behind the web film. During the day, such a ceiling is sterile clean; in the evening and at night, a surprisingly fantastic atmosphere sets in: the stars not only glow, but also twinkle, thanks to the light generator. The most expensive, yet fantastically beautiful option is to mount the optical fiber in Swarovski crystals. Refracted in the stones, the light perfectly imitates the twinkling of stars with different colors.

Attention: you can create the effect of "starry sky" different ways: with the help of lighting (which is what in question) and with the help of illumination - there are more than 5 methods (technological solutions).

It is difficult to independently perform such lighting. There are many nuances there. Therefore, it is better to entrust the work to professionals.

Type of light used

According to the type of origin of the luminous flux, all types of lamps can be divided into 3 large groups:

• incandescent lamps;
• gas-discharge;
• LED.

Incandescent lamps. The whole history of electricity is closely connected with incandescent lamps. In them, a tungsten filament converts thermal energy (formed during the passage of current) into light - visible and infrared rays are emitted. The thread is placed in a flask, from which air is pumped out - we have vacuum light sources or gas is pumped in: krypton and halogen lamps.

In such light bulbs, only 7-12% of thermal energy is converted into light, in which they are significantly inferior to gas-discharge and LED lamps. Their advantage is only in ease of installation and operation in any conditions, including temperature. environment. On sale you can find light bulbs with a power of 15-1,500 watts.

Discharge lamps. Discharge lamps are based on the ability of gases under the action of an electric discharge to emit ultraviolet rays. The phosphor, a special substance, helps to turn this spectrum of light into the visible part. Such a lamp is an ordinary glass tube made of quartz sand filled with vapors of various substances: mercury, argon, xenon, neon with tungsten electrodes on each side. The inner surface is coated with a phosphor that glows in the visible light spectrum under the influence of UV rays (there is a secondary glow effect).

Such lamps are economical (high light output), emit natural white light, close to daylight. However, they have a big minus - flicker (stroboscopic effect). Using alternating current, the discharge lamp 100 times per second, lights up and goes out - at a frequency of 50 Hz per second, the current passes through zero 100 times. Flicker is not visually visible, but it is very harmful to the eyes. You can avoid the flickering effect if you use two lamps with a phase shift - when one turns off, the second starts to shine.

The light source in the LED lamp is Light-Emitting Diode, abbr. LED (light-emitting diode). These are economical light sources with a luminous flux 10 times higher than incandescent lamps, while with a long service life. The pluses include the absence of components harmful to health in the light bulb, for example, mercury vapor.

The design of each type of LED lamp is unique - it consists of a base, a metal case (each type of base has its own type of case, which is not the case for incandescent and discharge lamps), a board with a semiconductor element - an LED, a power converter and a translucent plastic bulb covering the board.

This lamp has many advantages:

• long service life (about 6 years versus 1 year for fluorescent lamps);
• different color of light, which allows you to choose a lamp for any room in the apartment;
• operation at low heating temperatures of the light emitter: the LED chip is heated up to 75 degrees Celsius, the tungsten filament up to several hundred degrees;
• a different type of base, providing for the replacement of all previous fixtures: incandescent and fluorescent lamps.

Three disadvantages:

• overheating by only 2 degrees (over 75) leads to gradual degradation of semiconductor crystals: tarnishing, and then complete destruction, which requires constant heat removal;
• high price;
• the impossibility of replacing lamps with a G5.3 and GX53 base - they are integral with the lamp.

By shapes and sizes

Trading networks today are overflowing with various modifications of fixtures for stretch ceilings - eyes run wide from a rich choice. Under these conditions, it is important to know how to choose a spotlight for stretch ceilings, depending on its size and shape.

Forms of lamps can be very different. It all depends on the design ideas for interior design. You can use classic and asymmetric shapes, while the body of the lamp and the lamp can be modified (several types of light bulbs in one body and vice versa), have a round or oval shape, be made of metal, ceramics, glass or plastic. For admirers of strict geometric lines, square and rectangular lamps are on store shelves. At the same time, a rectangular body can have spherical, candle-like and spiral-shaped light bulbs.

To summarize the above, the conclusion suggests itself: on the lamp market you can find it ready-made or combine a lamp with a light bulb of any shape to suit the taste of homeowners. The main thing is that their installation should be proportionate to the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe ceiling and look harmonious with the surrounding interior.

All types of lighting fixtures have standard base sizes, and in relation to LED lamps, and housings. This is done to unify the installation nodes and the size of the holes in the ceiling for point recessed light sources. When choosing the size of an overhead lamp, it is necessary to take into account its weight - the larger it is, the lower the ceiling sheet should be lowered in relation to the ceiling (up to 6-7 cm, instead of 5 cm).

For reference: dimensions of LED spotlights: length - 2-3 cm, diameter - 8-10 cm.

By type of plinth

Luminaires have a wide variety of bases, however, in order to organize a lighting system thought out from all sides, it is necessary to have an idea of ​​​​only 3 types of bases:

• G5.3;
• GX53;

plinth G5.3 Available for halogen and LED lamps. Its peculiarity is that the bulb is inside the case. Several disadvantages follow from this:

• the light is not scattered around the room, but is emitted in the form of an expanding beam (according to the principle of a spotlight), as a result of which the illumination is produced in spots, one from each light bulb;
• placing the lamp completely in the luminaire body leads to its overheating, which requires intensive heat removal. Lack of ventilation complicates the process of cooling the light source. Help aluminum radiators. Replacing metal with composite materials leads to a quick failure of LED lamps and to the destruction of the ceiling canvas;
• such lamps cannot be more powerful than 7 W - they simply do not fit additional semiconductor crystals.

In the modification of the plinth GX53 the light bulb protrudes from the housing by 4-5 mm. This arrangement of the lamp allowed:

• increase the angle of light scattering up to 180 degrees;
• achieve heat removal directly from the surface of the ceiling, which reduced the load on heat removal from the luminaire body;
• to produce, along with static light sources, also rotary ones, which greatly diversifies the design possibilities for lighting an apartment;
• increase lamp power;
• receive all three colors of light (warm, neutral, cold).

The GX53 base is placed in LED and fluorescent energy-saving lamps.

plinth G9 differs from the considered options in that it has a light bulb completely protruding from the lamp body (from the ceiling as well). The luminous flux in such a light source is as diffused as possible, but inferior in terms of lighting efficiency to models with a GX53 base (part of the light is directed upwards and absorbed by the matte ceiling sheet, and the glossy one is secondarily scattered along the walls).

This small disadvantage is offset by significant advantages:

• there is no problem of heat dissipation;
• no power restrictions;
• simple operation - replacing a burned-out lamp is carried out with simple steps: pulling out the old one and installing a new one;
• there are adapters for lamps with a different base;
• large selection of light bulbs different kind receiving light;
• affordable price, including for LED lamps.

Which lamps to choose depending on the canvas

The material discussed above does not give an answer, which lamps to choose for stretch ceilings, depending on the stretched canvas. And here there are some nuances:

• PVC film ceiling sheet at temperatures above 60 degrees Celsius begins to turn yellow and then collapse. Polyester (fabric) can withstand temperatures slightly higher, up to 70 degrees, after which it loses elasticity and crumbles (collapses);
• in the film ceiling it is impossible to make holes over 150 mm in diameter, in the fabric ceiling 150-200 mm - the canvas is spreading in all directions. Stabilizing rings do not help either;
• mirror film ceilings ideally show the part of the chandelier hidden from below, which requires special approach to her choice.

Therefore, when installing lighting, the following rules must be observed.

• It is strictly forbidden to use incandescent lamps in built-in and overhead lamps.
• Incandescent lamps should be on hangers 30-60 cm long, while they are allowed maximum power for PVC film 40 W, polyester (fabric) - 60 W.
• For halogen lamps, the permitted power is 20 W for film and 35 W for fabric.
• The power of LED lamps is limited to 40 watts.
• The horns of the chandeliers should not look up - even low-power bulbs are capable of overheating the ceiling canvas during prolonged operation.
• Built-in lamps should be compact, no more than 8-10 cm in diameter. If the design solution requires large-diameter fixtures, you need to put an additional platform above the canvas and attach light sources to it.
• When installing chandeliers on a glossy ceiling, their reverse side should look aesthetically pleasing.

Popular manufacturers and prices

The price for any product is formed in the same way: profit is added to its cost (depending on the type of materials from which it is made), and then a markup on the brand (the more promoted, the higher the markup) and on the design solution (author's copies, released in limited quantities, are very expensive). These provisions fully apply to ceiling lights.

Pendant lamps(with one shade) for stretch ceilings you can buy from 2,000 to 20,000 rubles. For example, a Danish Citilux lamp with a power of 100 W costs from 2300 rubles.

Chandeliers are much more expensive due to the larger number of lamps and intricate design - the Cascade T522-PT40x100-G (Maytoni) lamp, made in Germany, costs more than 62,000 rubles. For such a price, it has 12 lamps and a huge number of crystal beads, luxuriously refracting light.

Overhead lamps cost from 800 to 5,000 rubles. There are a lot of affordable and excellently designed light sources out there. For example, the Turkish LED lamp "Supplied circle" with an aluminum case from Horoz can be bought for only 1050-1200 rubles.

Most massively placed on stretch ceilings luminaires with LEDs. They are produced in Russia, and in Europe, and in China. With a huge selection, you need to know LED lamp for stretch ceilings, which is better to buy, European expensive or Chinese with an average price.

Immediately, we note one feature of European manufacturers: they mostly produce lamps with an E26 base, which is not used in Russia (E27 base is used here). Therefore, it is necessary to carefully approach the choice of products from European manufacturers.

Among Russian manufacturers it should be noted:

• Feron is a long-liver of the electrical goods market. Produces a wide range LED strips and lamps at affordable prices. For example, a Feron LB-70 3W lamp costs from 110 rubles;
• Camelion is a famous European brand. On the territory of the Russian Federation, according to its technology, lamps are produced by JSC Energy Systems and Technologies (JSC EST). Products are distinguished by an original design, which allows to obtain a larger angle of light scattering;
• "Navigator" - the main production is located in Klin (Russia). The price matches the quality - a 10 W lamp costs from 300 rubles.

Attention: Chinese-made Camelion LED lamps are sold on the Russian market. They have high quality, long service life and a higher price compared to similar Russian-made light bulbs.

Global brands are represented by firms:

• "Philips" is the most recognizable name for an electrical goods manufacturer. Lamps can be bought at any department of electrical goods. Prices correspond to the brand - very high;
• Lightstar is an Italian manufacturer. Breaks into the leaders of this market segment thanks to the original design, quality materials and democratic prices. Having the same technical indicators with Philips lamps, including the service life, it keeps the price much lower;
• Osram (Germany). The German origin of the goods does not require additional comments;
• FKK (Japan), Nichia (Japan) - both Japanese manufacturers have been on the Russian market for a long time. Products for reliability and design are among the top 10 world brands. Prices are in the segment between medium and high.

China is represented in Russia by both unknown manufacturers with low prices and firms with recognizable names:

• "Selecta" - sells good quality products mainly through online trading platforms;
• "Estares" is a trademark of the world famous manufacturer MaySun. Let out fixtures completely correspond to technical regulations (norms and specifications).

The commercially available selection of luminaires can satisfy all requests for design and price.

Stretch ceilings are the choice of most people. They are comfortable, practical, look stylish, modern. But the problem arises: what kind of lighting to choose?

The variety of fixtures simplifies the task, but does not solve it completely. Lighting should be not only of high quality, but also harmonious.

The topic of this article is the right choice of a luminaire for a stretch ceiling.

For a competent lighting device, you can choose both traditional and more modern methods. The latter are suitable for apartments decorated in a non-standard style.

You can choose from the following options:

• overhead, hanging chandeliers, which will be located in the center;
• spot lighting. Creates soft diffused light. Additional light sources may be required;
• combined options. The easiest and most convenient way to create a bright atmosphere in the apartment.

Decorative lighting can not only replace lamps, but also become part of a fashionable interior. The design of modern premises is not complete without such lighting.

She looks great at night. It creates a mysterious mysterious atmosphere in the apartment, and gives the room a touch of style.

Options:

• strip LED;
• option "starry sky";
• "Starry sky" - fiber optic version of the backlight.

Embedded structures

There are several built-in types of fixtures for stretch ceilings.

• Panel. Ceilings are often decorated with similar designs. The product looks like a simple panel, but it is illuminated from the inside. It is located in different corners of the ceiling. It is rarely used in residential apartments and houses, because it does not look very presentable. This method is more suitable for office, commercial premises. But you can also mount the panels in the "home" ceiling. But it is better to choose unusual colors or patterns: this way the design looks more interesting. Such lamps create diffused uneven lighting, so it is better to use several models at once. They are mounted in different angles.
• Focal devices are more suitable for modern apartments. Lighting is directional, often illuminating a specific area of ​​the surface. These lamps rotate. During operation, they heat up, the depth to which the device is built in depends on this. Lamps for focal devices are made of LED, halogen.

Fluorescent lamps are not suitable because they get too hot. The large size makes installation difficult.

They need to be embedded deeper than the rest - at a distance of at least 20 cm. For LED lighting, the depth is 1-2 cm, for halogen lighting - 4-8 cm.

Which chandeliers to choose?

LED spotlights have gained popularity in the lighting market. They are simple to mount. They create a real mysterious atmosphere in the room.

But still do not go out of fashion and chandeliers. Elegance, style, a combination of unusual small details - modern chandeliers are truly exclusive.

At first glance, it is difficult to mount a chandelier in a stretch ceiling, but it is quite real.

This option is more suitable for large rooms where bright lighting is required. LED lamps will be out of place, but the chandelier will cope with all tasks.

In order for the chandeliers to serve with high quality and for a long time, the following principles should be followed when installing them:

• if the coating is matte, you should select a chandelier, the light of which is directed towards the walls and floor. Lighting will be brighter;
• the brightness of the design depends only on the location of the light stream, so it will not work to give it additionally with the help of lighting devices;
• stretch glossy coatings help save on lighting, as the room will be bright due to the reflection of the light flux.

Chandeliers without shades fit glossy ceilings. Plafonds weaken the lighting, make it more diffuse, dim.

Large rooms where a lot of light is needed are not suitable for ceiling lamps. Modern models without shades are equipped with decorative details.

This makes them attractive. You can mount such chandeliers in any type of ceiling. Prisms and reflectors additionally scatter light.

Products without plafonds should be equipped only with energy-saving lamps. They should be located no closer than 10 cm from the suspended structure.

Ceiling lamps in the chandelier should not be horizontal, otherwise they will quickly collect dust on themselves. Sprawling shades are ideal for modern apartments.

They make the light more diffused. Thanks to this, it spreads throughout the room. The ceiling lamps must also be at least 10 cm from the ceiling, otherwise the latter will get very hot.

Advantages, disadvantages of LED designs

LED devices are beautiful, practical and convenient. Incandescent lamps are practically not suitable for false ceilings, and LED lamps are what you need.

Varieties of LED devices:

• Spotlights. They are even decorated with expensive stones and crystals, which creates a unique light in the room. They are expensive, but look luxurious;
• decorative lighting. Interior decoration with light is a unique novelty in all design solutions. It is arranged separately from the main lighting.

Advantages of LED fixtures.

1. They almost do not generate heat, which adversely affects the quality of ceiling structures.
2. Consume a minimum of energy. You can save money on paying.
3. Create soft and diffused light.
4. Can be used as an element of room decor.
5. The variety of such devices allows you to arrange the interior to your liking.

Flaws.

1. Cannot be used as a primary light source.
2. They are not cheap.

What are flat lights?

Flat lamps differ in mounting methods, materials, design. Ease of installation and a variety of different options - that's what distinguishes such designs.

Flat chandeliers are mounted directly on the surface of the ceiling. If the apartment does not have a modular ceiling, this option is very suitable.

Can be mounted on both concrete and drywall bases. The chandelier can be mounted where other lamps cannot be installed.

Flat LED panels are characterized by long service life, diffused light, low energy consumption.

They are simple to mount. The panel can be of any size or shape. But these products are expensive.

Ceiling structures are suitable for rooms with low ceilings. They do not visually reduce the room.

Why are hanging fixtures good?

More suitable for apartments with high ceilings. With the help of light, a certain area will be highlighted.

If the room is large, several of these products may be required at once.

Suspended appliances are often equipped with a dome-shaped shade. It creates soft lighting. Designs can be double, triple. They have different shapes and sizes.

Most modern outboard appliances are equipped with a rheostat.

It allows you to control the brightness level at different times of the day. For example, in the evening, the lighting may be more subdued.

Criterias of choice

The variety of shapes, sizes, materials simplifies the search and facilitates the choice.

You should focus on the following features.

1. Hanging lamps are more suitable for large spacious rooms. It is better to choose several at once, so the room will be better lit. Models with domed shades look great. You can hang them in the kitchen.
2. If the ceilings are low, ceiling structures should be chosen. They are inexpensive. Fit into any interior different forms and sizes.
3. Spotlights do an excellent job with the role of a beautiful backlight, but they can not always be the main element of lighting.
4. Even when buying, it is worth determining the method of mounting the device, since it may not correspond to the design of the ceilings themselves.
5. Products must be combined with the color of the ceiling, walls, floor. They can also be contrasting.

The variety of luminaires for tensile structures allows you to quickly select the desired device.

When buying, you need to focus not only on your preferences, but also specifications as well as safety requirements.

Then the products will last a long time and reliably.

Stretch ceilings look luxurious, it remains only to choose lighting sources and determine which chandeliers are suitable for stretch ceilings? The features of such a ceiling finish lie in the materials from which it is made - they can be damaged and deformed in the event of an unsuccessful choice of the lighting fixture configuration.

The right chandelier will not only keep the coverage, but also complement the splendor of the design.

Features of stretch ceilings

The choice of specialized chandeliers for stretch ceilings is small. But knowing the nuances, it is quite possible to choose the right model from the usual assortment. There are recommendations for the fastening mechanism and the structure of the chandelier body. The fact is that the structure of its body must have good thermal insulation in order to exclude overheating of the ceiling covering. In addition, the material of stretch ceilings requires a certain structure and arrangement of shades.

Characteristics of the right chandelier

Expensive ceiling covering is located close to light sources - lamps. It is a PVC film, which should not be heated more than 60 degrees. A slight excess of temperature standards and the film can begin to ugly deformation, or even burn out. Based on this, it is obvious that not any chandelier can be used to illuminate a room with stretch ceilings.

Pay attention to the required characteristics:

1. the luminaire must be designed so that the light flow is not directed to the ceiling. Otherwise, expensive material may begin to burn through;
2. the recommended configuration of shades is closed models or directing light to the sides and down;
3. choose chandeliers that provide a significant distance from the ceiling to the lighting elements to prevent heating of the coating material;
4. a stretch ceiling in an ordinary small room "eats" centimeters in height, so massive and overly complex chandeliers will make the room visually lower. This advice does not apply to the height of rooms under 3 m.

When evaluating the length of the suspension, keep in mind that the luminaire is attached to the draft ceiling surface, so a certain length of the suspension is hidden under the tension cover.

Mount selection

It is important to consider the type of fastening of the chandelier to the ceiling, as this is the most crucial moment.

Suitable and unsuitable chandelier fixture:

• "Yes" - Suspended, which are mounted on a special hook.
• "No" - Overhead, placed using a patch panel, which, in turn, is attached to the ceiling with self-tapping screws.

For stretch ceilings, a suspended option is suitable, since the overlay panel cannot be placed on a stretched film. As already noted, the size of the suspension is also important to choose, making allowance for the distance between the draft and stretch ceiling.

You can make sure that the hook for fastening is placed below the level of the stretch ceiling. In this case, it is necessary to take care of the fastening before the work on stretching the ceiling.

Which lamp to choose?

With the current variety of light sources, it is sometimes difficult to understand the choice of lamps. Which lamps to choose - heating, halogen or LED, and what nuances will have to be taken into account?

Perhaps you have decided to choose a ceiling lamp that has horns facing upwards. This is undesirable, then you must clearly calibrate the distance from the lamps to the ceiling, and for each type of lamp it can be different.

• Incandescent lamps. Incandescent lamps are the most inexpensive, however, they heat the air, spending precious electricity, and this heats up the surface of the ceiling. For this reason, such lamps are the most unfortunate choice to use together with a similar finish. The distance from a PVC film and an ordinary incandescent lamp with the horns facing up should be at least 40 cm, in other cases - 25 cm. The lamp power should not be more than 60 W . If the distance is less, then the chandelier should be with reflectors that will not allow the ceiling to burn out.
• Energy saving. Energy-saving lamps are perfect, which practically do not heat up and can be used at a short distance from stretch ceilings. In addition to the power converter, the lamp has no elements that can heat up. However, keep in mind that there are mercury vapors inside the lamp, so if you break it, you need to take urgent action.
• LEDs. LED lamps are simply created for stretch ceilings - they have high efficiency and low heating. Such lamps serve for a long time, but their main advantage is a directional light flux without reflectors with the emission of a light flux into only one hemisphere. LED low-voltage lamps are considered the most practical, but they require the installation of a power supply. Its placement should not be in an empty area above the stretch ceiling, as there is no ventilation and overheating can occur.
• Halogen lamps. Halogen lamps with a power of 35-40 W, directed upwards, should be at least 30 cm away from the surface of the coating, 20 W - by 20 cm, and for 10 W, respectively, 10 cm.

Design secrets

You should not choose overly chic chandelier options, only if you are sure that stretch ceilings will not fade into the background. For example, huge cascading crystal chandeliers can both level the beauty of the coating and emphasize it.

A few design secrets:

• the canvas of light-colored stretch ceilings needs to be beaten with a chandelier of a contrasting color;
• black stretch ceilings will create great harmony with the chandelier white color or under metal;
• a glossy ceiling surface can be combined with a whimsical chandelier if you want to create a unique effect in reflection.

Ceiling plates, pendants or chandeliers with horns

All these lamps are very popular and have their own characteristics. Variants with multiple horns are perhaps the most common. The main thing is that they are not directed strictly upwards, especially if you are going to use incandescent or halogen lamps. Consider also the fact that the light directed at the ceiling will create circles on the ceiling - you may not like this effect. But if the horns are directed down and to the sides, you don’t have to worry about circles on the ceiling or damage to the film.

Plate chandeliers may seem very impressive in design, but without a reflector above each bulb, this type of chandelier cannot be used for a stretch ceiling. But such items are not so often found on sale.

If you choose those models where the ceiling covers the lamps from below, choose long suspensions, then the surface of the ceiling film will be at a safe distance from the light. Such a ceiling can be safely placed on a false ceiling.

In addition to technical parameters, the chandelier should complement the beauty of the stretch ceiling without creating a stylistic imbalance. As a rule, the coating film is glossy and perfectly reflects light. For this reason, it must be taken into account that the light of the chandelier does not create unwanted reflections, especially in the bedroom, where the light is designed to bring comfort.

How to choose the right chandelier:

• If the ceiling is glossy, it will be beautiful if the chandelier gently scatters light across the canvas.
• For the living room, you can choose a lamp with a lot of low-power lamps, which, reflected, will create the effect of depth and a double number of light sources.
• Stretch ceilings themselves have a luxurious look and reflective gloss of the film, so do not choose shades with prisms and reflectors.
• To illuminate a small room of about 10-12 m 2, a chandelier for 3-4 shades is enough, and for rooms from 12 m 2 - with 6 shades.
• For spacious rooms, chandeliers are combined with spotlights and other light sources to provide spectacular illumination.

Considering the mirror ability of the ceiling, it is necessary in advance about the possibility of reflecting the ugly “stuffing” of ceiling lamps and other elements in it.

It's great if the store gives you a special catalog of chandeliers for stretch ceilings, where you can see its appearance in the finished interior.

Experts have their own secrets in choosing a chandelier for stretch ceilings, accumulated with experience. Without taking into account their advice, you can choose expensive fixtures with many options and details that are not useful and can ruin an expensive surface. With the tips in this article, you can avoid the pitfalls of ruining a beautiful glossy ceiling surface and choose the perfect light source.

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There is an erroneous opinion that it is customary to install only small lamps on stretch ceilings. Familiar large chandeliers can also be used well to illuminate the room. But here it is important not to overdo it with the size, since the ceiling of a large diameter can heat up and deform the ceiling, and also ruin appearance. At the moment, a large number of forms of lamps have been invented that are different from each other.

The question of how to choose spotlights for stretch ceilings always remains relevant. They are divided into three types:

1. Overhead - installation is carried out on specially installed rings, which are placed after the supply of wires.

1. Recessed - small lamps, discreet and inconspicuous. As a rule, installation is carried out using springs that tightly press the lamp to the ceiling.

1. Suspended - these include absolutely all types of chandeliers, which are fixed with a hook attached to the base of the ceiling plate. This method is very simple, but you need to remember that for bulky fixtures, more durable structures should be installed.

How to choose luminaires for stretch ceilings? The choice of spotlights is an integral stage in the arrangement of the room. The most budgetary and easy to install are overhead lights. They are usually used as additional lighting, since the lamps are low-powered, and as recessed ones they are ideal for main lighting.

Spot pendant lamp, perfectly matched to the interior

Criterias of choice

The design concept shows that multi-level lighting systems can also be equipped. This is a combination of central, local and .

There are rotary and static models. Which of them is better is a moot point, but it is better to choose swivel ones, as they are more mobile. Knowing which fixtures can be installed in a stretch ceiling and which cannot, you can avoid damage to the ceiling.

It is very important to know in advance how to choose a lamp, where and how many lamps and appliances will be mounted. After installing the stretch ceiling, changing the number of lighting fixtures will not be possible.

One of the design options for a false ceiling is panel lighting.

It looks like a separate panel against the general background of a false ceiling, built from the inside. This type is used mainly in offices, as it looks ordinary and unsaturated.

For a residential building, you should use bright and colored panels - they will make the design special. The fixtures are only able to generate diffused light because they are located under the panel.

A focal device for lighting, in other words - a downlight - a more well-known and widely used lighting device. It is often found in apartments and lounges. Downlight provides directional general lighting of the area where you want to focus attention.

Devices are mounted at different depths depending on the method of installation and the types of lamps used.

Often lamps are combined with each other for an extraordinary interior.

The lamp housings are made of aluminum, which is also used for lighting fixtures.

Diffusers for lamps are often made of plastic. It is used to create the light of the desired shade. Diffusers are also made of glass, but in this case their cost increases significantly. This is the best choice of stretch ceiling lamps.

Ordinary "Ilyich's bulbs" are not used due to the fact that they quickly overheat and have a long base.

Most suitable lamps:

1. LED.
2. Energy saving.
3. Halogen.

LED lamps are most suitable for mounting on a stretch ceiling, as they practically do not heat up, which means they will not damage the canvas. They are used in rooms with low ceilings, since 5 cm is enough for mounting a diode lamp. It has a long service life and is very economical, but expensive. The LED base can be of two types, which will allow you to choose fixtures and not be afraid that the lamp will not work.

Application of LEDs

LED lights

They give out a stream of pleasant and not tiring light. Lamps can be of different colors and shades. Choose them, limited only by your imagination.

All diode lamps are conventionally divided into two types:

1. The lamp is inside.
2. The lamps are outside the case.

Simply put, lamps can be called indoor and outdoor.

Which fixtures are best for a stretch ceiling is a capacious and complex question, the answer to which mainly depends on the opinion of experts.

A luminaire with a lamp located outside is the best choice for use in stretch ceilings. He possesses the best performance and generates light that is pleasing to the human eye.

Lighting with built-in diodes is used for additional lighting and dividing the room into zones. The lighting device emits a directed stream of light.

Halogen lamps are distinguished by their clarity, brightness and directional flux. They, of course, are inferior to diode lamps in terms of service life and energy saving, but they are superior to incandescent lamps. Due to their small size, they can be used to solve design problems.

Fluorescent lamps are the most economical, but they have quite large dimensions. At the moment, designers offer such elegant models of lamps that you don’t even need a case for them.

The decision to choose a lamp is always up to the consumer.

LED Strip Light

This tape is an ergonomic type of lighting fixture. It is a strip with diodes on one side and an adhesive surface on the other. It is used as the main lighting, but can also be used for additional lighting.

LED strip will be the best choice for frosted ceilings. The room does not really need bright light, so 30–60 diodes per meter are often used. Use LEDs with a glow of a soft white color. You can use brighter diodes, but they will need a separate power supply.

Which is better: a chandelier or spotlights?

In general, the choice of fixtures is based on your own preferences and design features of the room. For the living room, the best option would be a chandelier, and of almost any size, and for the kitchen and bathroom it is better to use spot lighting.

As for spotlights, they are used as additional or decorative lighting.

Selection of fixtures

Luminaires are suitable for stretch ceilings of any kind and design. They are very popular because of their low cost and easy installation. For stretch ceilings, there are many lamps of different shapes, sizes and shades that can be used in any room. Often used LED lamps.

For a long service life of suspended ceilings, you need to carefully choose a luminaire that will meet the following requirements:

1. For spotlights, the temperature should be no more than 60 degrees, otherwise the canvas will deteriorate.
2. Ceiling lights should be no more than 35 watts.
3. The edges of the lamp should not have sharp ends. During installation, the sharp end can damage the canvas.

The use of spotlights with a movable element will allow you to place accents on the right parts of the room. To hide installation defects, it is necessary that the spotlight has a wide border.

How to choose a luminaire for stretch ceilings? What are the best stretch ceiling fixtures to use? This is not an easy question, and factors such as the texture of the canvas, the features of the room and the light bulbs used should be taken into account. Under a matte surface, the best choice would be a classic lamp, for gloss - decorative lamps. Chandeliers with open diode lamps will add bright colors to the room. They will not bring harm, which means that they can be placed directly under the canvas. Use outdoor and built-in lamps.

The ideal option for a stretch ceiling is those chandeliers that completely cover the lamp with a ceiling or point downwards, otherwise a hot lamp can damage the canvas. When using halogen lamps, the chandelier should be placed 30 cm from the ceiling surface.

Choice of chandeliers

In most apartments, the ceiling height is no more than 2.6 meters. Most chandeliers are designed for higher ceilings. Not every chandelier is suitable for such a ceiling, so you need to responsibly choose the shape and length of the chandelier. Lamps suitable for all rooms are called universal.

They usually use lamps in the form of glass plates or classic chandeliers with legs. The branches of the chandelier are directed both up and down. This choice depends on the design of the room and the preferences of the buyer.

Not everyone likes small, dainty lighting fixtures, and they want a massive, wide chandelier. In such cases, strong fasteners should be provided and a better installation should be made.

LED chandelier is a great option for false ceiling decoration. It will look perfect in the bedroom and children's rooms, as the light is moderately bright, soft and subdued. A chandelier that is used for decoration and design is called decorative.

An integral advantage of this type of chandeliers is a service life of at least 10 years.

Chandeliers are subjected to a special test, which tests the build quality and correct color temperature. This test makes it possible to remove marriage at the stage of lamp manufacturing.

Often they make interior lighting with the help of chandeliers. Have a chandelier under a stretch ceiling. Such lighting is divided into two types: cold and warm light. Suitable for all areas and types of lighting.