Designer ceiling lighting. Stretch ceiling lighting

Particular attention should be paid to the design of the ceilings. Lighting is one of the pillars of home design. The most significant role in this issue is played by ceiling lighting, because a competent selection and installation of lighting fixtures will help create a harmonious atmosphere, a unique style of the room, and emphasize its individuality.

Ceiling lighting design is a complex concept, and it is based on several interrelated tasks. To begin with, there are two types of modern ceiling lighting - general and local.

With the help of general lighting, a powerful stream of light is evenly distributed throughout the room, creating a physiologically grounded, basic background. For these purposes, luminaires of the highest power are used. And already at the next stage, local lighting is designed, which emphasizes the general architecture of the room and individual elements of the interior.

The photo with ceiling lighting clearly shows how the ceiling will look with different types of lighting.

Using various types of luminaires, you can not only create numerous options for lighting ceilings, but also combine them with each other. However, you should take into account some of the features that each type of ceiling structure has.

Stretch ceiling lighting

When choosing luminaires for stretch ceilings, it is worth keeping in mind one important detail. The shiny surface of such a ceiling becomes a very good reflector, and if you use one light source, it will attract undue attention, concentrating the light in the place where the lamp is placed, leaving the far corners of the room poorly lit. And even the most spectacular chandelier in combination with a smooth, almost mirrored stretch ceiling will not provide comfortable lighting.

Therefore, spot illumination of ceilings with halogen lamps, evenly built over the entire surface of the ceiling, will look more harmonious here. Luminaires of this type produce directed beams of light. But it is important to know that the body of a working lamp in the place of contact with the ceiling material should not heat up above 60 ° C. Therefore, it is not recommended to use halogen lamps with a power higher than 35-40 W.

Recessed ceiling lighting can also be arranged with halogen lamps. For this purpose, each luminaire is fixed so that its main part is located in the space formed between the main base and the stretch fabric. Point light streams will create the impression of a perfectly flat ceiling surface with an amazing play of light.

False ceiling lighting

In most cases, suspended ceilings are made of plasterboard - today it is the most affordable material, it is simple and practical to use, and most importantly, it allows you to create the most amazing forms of suspended structures and the most extraordinary ways of lighting. But it should be remembered that the lighting of the ceiling made of plasterboard must be equipped even at the stage of its installation, because it was at this time that the wiring should be laid, the wiring diagram in the wiring box was thought out and the option of attaching the lamp to the ceiling was chosen.

Any type of luminaire is suitable for suspended ceilings, but perhaps the most successful option is lighting the ceiling with an LED strip. Neon illumination, launched along the contour of the ceiling, will also look good. At the same time, an LED strip or neon cord is placed under the ceiling in curly plasterboard niches. The light bouncing off the main surface of the ceiling creates a very cozy and even illumination. At the same time, the suspended structure "hovers" under the vault of the ceiling. This type of lighting is also known as concealed ceiling lighting.

Properly placed lighting can transform any room beyond recognition. Stretch ceilings themselves significantly decorate the room, and with skillfully produced lighting, they can sparkle with new facets.

Before proceeding with it, it is important to carefully consider the layout of the lamps. In this case, there are a lot of nuances, and if you do not know or ignore them, you can ruin the interior, the quality of lighting and even increase energy consumption. Each room has its own preferred light placement. In this article, we will tell you how to arrange the lamps on a stretch ceiling so that your room is beautiful, cozy and sufficiently illuminated, we will provide schemes and subtract nuances.

Basic location rules

There are certain requirements for the placement of light sources. In order for the level of illumination to be of high quality, it is recommended to arrange products according to the following rules:

  • From the wall to the first row of spotlights, there should be at least 20 cm.
  • The chandelier is hung strictly in the center of the ceiling.
  • When the canvases are stretched, the distance from the spotlights to the seam of the PVC film should not be less than 15 cm.
  • When calculating the number of lighting units, keep in mind that one soffit can illuminate 1.5-2 sq.m. It is better to take the first indicator as an ideal, but take into account the purpose of the room, because bright light is not needed everywhere.
  • If you need to arrange the luminaires symmetrically, it is important to ensure that they are all installed at the same distance from each other and relative to the wall.
  • As for the windows, you can experiment here, there are no strict norms for the location of spotlights relative to the window. The main thing is that the level of illumination is sufficient.

Knowing these recommendations, you can already correctly place light sources on any ceiling, regardless of its finish. Now let's take a closer look at the schemes according to which it is most profitable to place lamps on a stretch ceiling.

Best placement schemes

Currently, when designing lighting, the following arrangement of light sources is most often used:

The location of luminaires on a stretch ceiling is most often used:


Calculation of the number of lighting fixtures

Before proceeding with the calculation of the number of units of light, it is important to decide on the type of lamps that will be used. The productivity of one unit directly depends on this, and therefore the required number of them. Also, to calculate the number of lamps, you need the following information:

  • area of ​​the room;
  • type of lamps;
  • number and location of windows;
  • what areas need to be emphasized;
  • design and purpose of the premises.

There are established norms that you should rely on when calculating.

The easiest way is to determine the number of units, taking into account a simple rule - one lamp is capable of illuminating 1.5-2 sq m of area. So with a room area of ​​20 sq. m, you need 10 - 13 lighting devices, which are best placed at a distance of 25-30 cm from each other. For a symmetrical arrangement, choose an even number of spotlights, the chandelier in this case is not taken into account, but is an addition, if necessary.

Having decided on the minimum required amount, you can already decide whether to increase or decrease it, depending on the purpose of the room. It is still recommended not to reduce the amount, but on the contrary, because this way the light can be made as soft and uniform as possible, without clear boundaries, unless you have a zoning goal.

Features of lighting of different rooms

Each method of arranging lighting devices is attractive in its own way, but not universal, that is, it cannot be used in any room. That is why further we will consider the features of the location of light sources in different rooms: living room, hall, kitchen, bedroom, etc.

The corridor

In most apartments, the corridors are rather uncomfortable, narrow and long, often L-shaped, so it is recommended to place the light here individually. For rectangular and elongated corridors, it is better to place spots around the perimeter of the ceiling, highlighting the center if necessary.

Kitchen

In the kitchen, it is best to place lamps on a stretch ceiling according to this principle: to concentrate the light above the dining table, it is good if it is a chandelier, and it is good to install spotlights in the working area. The most suitable schemes in this case are 2, 5, 8 and 9 (see the table). This arrangement is recommended so that only the necessary parts of the kitchen are illuminated. By the way, this also allows you to save electricity, because you can always turn off the light in the zone that is not needed now.

Hall


There are a lot of options for the location of lamps in the hall, stretch ceilings provide a wide field of activity here. The choice of lamp placement in this case is limited only by your imagination. The chandelier can not be installed, if the spots are placed in a circle, this will give soft dim lighting. If you install a chandelier, make sure that there is a separate switch for it, so you can turn it off if you want and enjoy the soft diffused light from spotlights. This is very convenient when watching TV. The classic types of arrangement of light sources in the living room are illustrated in diagrams 4, 6, 7, 12. Also, for reading, it is good to place the sconce near the sofa.

Bedroom

The bedroom is a resting place, because there is no need for bright lighting, which means it is quite possible to do without a chandelier. Nowadays, in the interior of the bedroom, point lighting is increasingly used, placed in a circle or oval. You can also arrange the lamps in a checkerboard pattern or in a zigzag pattern to give some flavor to the room. Sconces near the bed are also relevant for reading.

Children

Since it is often divided into 3 zones: study, play and sleep, it is recommended to apply room zoning and approach the lighting individually. The most bright lighting can be equipped with spotlights above the desk, use a chandelier for general lighting, and place a sconce near the bed.

Bathroom

And finally, the bathroom. Placing lamps on a stretch ceiling, of course, you need to take into account the size and layout of the bathroom. Also note that only moisture-resistant lighting fixtures can be installed in this room. You can arrange them around the perimeter of the room or in a checkerboard pattern. The room of the sconce in the mirror and dressing table area adds to the coziness of the bathroom.

These are all the basic rules to follow when placing lighting. We hope that our recommendations will be useful for you, will greatly facilitate your work and will help you create sophisticated lighting in your home.

Brief essence

  1. Beautiful lighting is an integral part of a modern interior.
  2. When starting to conduct lighting, it is important to take into account many nuances - the area of ​​the room, the type of lamps and their number, the design and purpose of the room.
  3. There are many layouts of fixtures on a stretch ceiling, depending on the area and purpose of the room.
  4. Each room can be emphasized with skilful lighting. In the living room it is better to combine a chandelier and spotlights, in the bedroom you can do only with spot lighting and sconces, in the nursery it is good to combine a chandelier, sconces and spotlights. In a word, any room can be decorated in an original way with the help of beautiful lighting.

Installing a stretch ceiling in a room makes it possible to achieve a perfectly smooth surface of the coating, and if you combine it with new lighting technologies, you get an original luminous ceiling. The advantage of this type of ceiling is the ability to hide all electrical wiring in the space between the canvas and the ceiling covering, as well as all irregularities, with a stretch ceiling, in addition to conventional lamps, experts recommend using other lighting options, the design of the room only benefits from this.

What is the peculiarity of stretch ceilings?

When lighting a stretch ceiling is performed, it must be remembered that nothing can be attached to its surface, since this is a canvas made of PVC film. Experts have thought of many ways to get around this limitation and make the ceiling cover original. is carried out at the pre-prepared installation sites for fixtures, you should always use the services of craftsmen and high-quality materials, then the look of your ceiling will delight you for a long time.

None of the ceilings, except for the stretch coating, solves such problems as visually increasing the space using correctly installed lighting. There are several ways to achieve the visual effect of enlarging a room:

  1. To visually increase the distance from the floor to the ceiling, you can organize the lighting of the coating around the perimeter.
  2. To reduce the distance and increase the volume of the room, you can apply the effect when the light flux is directed to the walls with a light coating.
  3. The room will appear wider if the lighting from the ceiling is directed to the wall covering, an important condition - the walls should be finished with a material lighter than the ceiling covering.
  4. You can visually lengthen the room with the help of lamps installed in a row on the ceiling space, and the visual expansion of the corridor is achieved by directing light to one of the walls when combining spot lighting and general lighting.

What are the conditions for mounting lighting on ceilings of this type?

Installation of lighting for stretch ceilings begins with the selection of lighting equipment for the premises. On the industrial market, there is a large selection of devices that can look original on the ceiling covering of a stretch fabric. It all depends only on your imagination. You can choose from the following options:

  • lighting the room with a chandelier - the option is ideal for a living room;
  • the use of spot lighting, which is located around the perimeter of the room, leaving the central part of the ceiling free;
  • perfectly used for ceilings of this type LED-backlighting.

 LED lighting in a stretch ceiling

You should always remember, when organizing the lighting of a room with stretch ceilings, that this work should be done by specialists who will take into account your wishes. Usually, the team of installers of stretch structures for ceilings includes master electricians, but even if they are not there, the work of installing the ceiling must be combined with the work of a competent electrician.

  1. Draw a plan of the ceiling on paper and indicate on it where you would like to place the lighting equipment, since before stretching the canvas, you need to prepare places for the lamps.
  2. It is advisable to make electrical wiring in a corrugation or a plastic tube with attachment to ceiling tiles, this condition guarantees the safety of the wires in case of flooding.
  3. Electrical equipment is selected before installing the stretch ceiling.
  4. Experts recommend not to use lighting devices with sharp edges on ceilings of this type, and also to use thermal spacers in the area where the lamps are installed, this will protect the film from heating.
  5. In the case of installing a simple lamp with an incandescent filament, it is desirable that its power does not exceed 40 watts.
  6. The required amount of equipment is calculated from the illumination standards, approximately for 1 square meter - one low-power lamp, for general lighting - a chandelier, the calculation is done for 12 square meters.

How to install a spotlight?

When organizing a space with a stretch ceiling, you need to understand that its reflective surface and spot lighting of the ceilings provide a unique opportunity in solving issues of zonal lighting in rooms. How is the installation of this device carried out:

  • according to the planned spot lighting scheme in the stretch ceiling, the electrician prepares a place for the installation of the lamp;
  • a protective ring is glued to the canvas in this place, which prevents the film from breaking, and the thermal insulating ring protects the film from heating the lamp;

  • a hole is cut in the film along the diameter of the ring;
  • wires are fed into the hole, connected to the lamp;
  • working with spring holders, insert the lamp into the hole;
  • we screw in the light bulb, turn on the voltage and check the operation of the lighting device.

Chandelier lighting

The design of lighting stretch ceilings will only benefit if a chandelier is used as the main lighting device, but it is not so easy to choose it now, there are many different, original solutions. When choosing a lighting device, always remember that a stretch ceiling has the ability to perfectly reflect the luminous flux.


Expert advice:

  • it is necessary to choose equipment taking into account the possibility of damaging the web, without contact of the fastener with it;
  • it is necessary to avoid the vertical execution of the ceiling of the chandelier, this can lead to the formation of stains on the ceiling film;
  • give preference to chandeliers with LED lamps;
  • use lamps with low power and low heat output in chandeliers.

How is the chandelier mounted?

When mounting lighting on stretch ceilings, you need to know exactly the location of the luminaire and make a mount for it, which can be done in several versions:

  • The main lighting of the chandelier can be realized with a hook attached to it, this is a simple but reliable hanging method of its installation. The mounting hook is attached to the ceiling plate, not to the stretch ceiling, thus ensuring the reliability of the installation of the lighting device. The apartments have standard chandelier hooks, you can use them. If you want to move the lighting point, you will have to install a new hook in the ceiling slab.
  • The mounting plate is also widely used in, it is attached to a wooden base. There are three types of slats:
  • the standard view, when the plank is attached to the base, is a wooden beam well fixed to the ceiling plate;
  • for large chandeliers, a cross bar is used, the condition for its attachment is the base, it must be the same in area as the cross, and rigidly fixed to the ceiling, a wooden platform is used as the base;
  • fastening with an "I-beam", this is a plate in the shape of the letter "H", a wooden base must be made under it in terms of area.

Installation rules and requirements

The lighting for the central room, chosen in the form of a chandelier, has certain requirements for its fixing:

  • all work must be carried out in compliance with the rules of electrical safety with the voltage disconnected in the hall;
  • it is not recommended to drill holes in the direction of the installed switch, there is an option to damage the wires coming from the box;
  • you cannot press the chandelier in the final version of the installation tightly against the ceiling in the hall, this will help to avoid damage to it;
  • when cutting the canvas for the cable, glue a plastic ring with a thickness of at least two millimeters on it;
  • despite the requirements, the chandelier should not violate the single space of the ceiling, it is necessary to strictly observe its flat surface.

The procedure for installing the chandelier:

  • turn off the power supply;
  • we install a wooden platform at the installation site of the chandelier;
  • on the canvas, exactly under the fixing of the chandelier, we glue the stiffening rings and the heat-resistant ring, this will exclude the heating of the film and its rupture;
  • cut a hole inside the glued rings;
  • we pull the wires for the chandelier into the hole formed;
  • we make the chandelier as light as possible, remove the lamps and shades;
  • we connect the wire to the chandelier block;
  • we fasten the lighting device to the mounting plate using self-tapping screws;
  • we screw in the lamps, turn on the voltage, check the combustion of the device.

Fluorescent lamps

There are other lighting options for stretch ceilings; you can organize its illumination using fluorescent lamps. This method will add originality to your ceiling. Daylight lamps are characterized by their luminous flux intensity.


The main disadvantage in their use is the possibility of breaking the connection between them, which will lead to uneven illumination of the canvas, but the combination of daylight and stretch ceiling is suitable for any room.

Installation of lighting devices with fluorescent lamps under a stretch ceiling:

  • we remove the voltage from the lighting devices in the room being repaired, it is advisable to turn off the group on the dashboard;
  • we carry out the placement of lamps, using the scheme in boxes, around the entire perimeter of the room;
  • we connect all lamps through the connecting wires and connect the assembly to the supply wire;
  • we apply voltage, we check the operation of turning on the backlight through the switch.

How is fiber optic used in lighting?

Lighting options mounted on stretch ceilings can be different, you can even make a very original, one might say, unique illumination using fiber optics on the ceiling covering.
  1. It is necessary to determine where the light generator will stand, experts recommend hiding it in a decorative niche, so it will be easier to maintain, we take the fiber optic with a margin in length.
  2. On the false panel, you need to mark for punctures, then make them, and feed the optical fiber through the holes with an allowance of 60 millimeters.
  3. When the main ceiling has been stretched, you can, using a template, gently pull the ends of the fiber through the punctures.
  4. After the web has completely cooled down in the area of ​​the puncture, we apply superglue to the fiber optic, by moving it up and down we distribute it around the circumference of our hole, when it hardens, the fiber is cut to the ceiling.
  5. We turn on the light generator.

Output

There are many ways to illuminate a room with a stretch ceiling, always remember that a perfectly flat canvas surface has the ability to reflect light, creating original visual effects. Stretch ceiling can be realized not only on the basis of PVC film, they can be both fabric and non-reflective, it all depends on how you want to make them. Lighting always plays an important role in the organization of the space.

One of the fashionable trends in the design of ceilings are stretch structures made of vinyl or satin. Such ceilings look modern, fit almost all interior styles, and make the living room more comfortable and beautiful. The main problem with this design is the choice of lamps and chandeliers, because the stretch fabric is a specific material, prone to gusts, cracks and fading.

How the lighting in the living room with stretch ceilings is selected, what needs to be considered when buying light bulbs, how the parameters of the living room are adjusted with the help of light - this is what this article is about.

Light functions

In addition to the fact that lighting fixtures should simply provide the living room with light, they can perform several other useful functions:

  • to place light accents on the necessary interior details (niches, paintings, arches, steps of suspended and suspended ceilings);
  • correct the geometry of the living room;
  • match the stylistic design of the living room;
  • provide safe lighting for the room.

To better understand the properties of lighting devices and learn how to use them correctly, each of these points needs to be considered in more detail.

Living room lighting

First of all, luminaires on a stretch ceiling (as well as on any other) must provide a sufficient amount of light. For the hall lighting to be harmonious, all light sources must be of the same brightness, belong to the same light spectrum, and have approximately the same power.

Zoned lighting is allowed in the living room, which is especially important in large rooms, divided into thematic blocks. In this way, for example, it is customary to highlight the dining table with a bright central light and a more muted spotlight - a relaxation area with a sofa and a TV.

As a rule, chandeliers are used as the main light source in living rooms. These large luminaires are placed in the center of the room or use multiple small chandeliers to illuminate each separate area of ​​the living room.

Such lighting of the hall with stretch ceilings is shown in the photo below.

Attention! On suspended ceilings, ceiling chandeliers should not be used, as they can damage the canvas and stretch it. Most often, chandeliers are installed in the halls on hooks or chains fixed under the stretch ceiling on floor slabs.

As additional light sources in living rooms, the following can be used:

  • Spotlights;
  • spots - sources of directed beams;
  • LED or neon strips;
  • wall or floor lamps, lighting for shelves, niches, furniture.

Modern interior designers often neglect the chandelier as the main source of light, using only spotlights or spots to illuminate the living room, which can be either surface or embedded under the ceiling.

Light accents on the stretch ceiling

You can easily add accents using alternative light sources. For example, the geometry and contours of the living room are emphasized with LED strips. They are attached with double-sided tape to the cornices or simply to the vinyl canvas.

The main advantage of LEDs is their efficiency, because such bulbs consume very little electricity, but they give bright light and work for a very long time.

Spotlights can be recessed into the stretch ceiling or installed over vinyl. Both methods have the right to exist, but they give completely different effects.

So, the light of built-in spotlights will be more subdued and diffused, while outdoor lamps can be directed to specific details of the interior, their beam is more concentrated and bright.

Ceiling compositions are created from spotlights, they illuminate niches, arches, and are used as a muted night light source.

The spots can be adjusted by adjusting the direction of the light flux. With the help of these lamps, they illuminate a workplace, an armchair in which you can sit with a book, or a working area of ​​a living room-studio.

How to adjust space with light

Suspended and stretch ceilings, as you know, take a few centimeters away from the height of the walls. In modern small apartments, this can significantly reduce the space in the living room, so the owner's task is to make the ceilings visually higher.

Again, light can help in this. If you direct the rays of the chandelier and additional lamps to the ceiling, it will appear higher. This is especially evident on the mirrored vinyl surface.

In living rooms with satin or matt stretch ceilings, you can use wall sconces, the light of which is also directed upwards - this will create the illusion of a "floating" ceiling, which also contributes to the visual expansion of the space.

You can adjust the geometry of the living room and its walls using neon or LED strips. This material is very flexible, with the help of the tape you can create any geometric shapes and patterns.

For example, if you put a tape in a special one, it will help correct the geometry of the living room: in rooms that are too elongated, the short sides of the ceiling are illuminated with LEDs, and a square room can be made longer by installing diodes along the long side.

The same LED strips emphasize the steps of multi-tiered tension structures. Indeed, if you do not highlight the transitions with light, they will not look like a volumetric structure, but will merge into a solid ceiling.

Matching light and style

With the help of lighting devices and their design, you can easily emphasize one or another style of living room decoration. To do this, they create lamps of various shapes, from different materials, in completely different colors.

However, not only the appearance of the lighting fixture, but also its type, is able to emphasize the style in which the living room is decorated. So, for example, spotlights on the glossy surface of a stretch ceiling look modern and perfectly fit the design direction of the same name.

The spots are closer to minimalism or high-tech, and outdoor spotlights can be beneficial to complement the living room in country or vintage style.

The choice of the central chandelier plays a special role in matching the lighting to the interior - it should be in harmony with pieces of furniture and other interior details.

Important! The color of the light beam alone can play a key role: for a classic interior, the yellow spectrum is indispensable, while for pop art, for example, absolutely any shade of light is suitable.

Rules for mounting luminaires on polyvinyl tension structures

The qualities of vinyl that must be considered when installing fixtures on the ceiling are:

  • the ability to stretch;
  • predisposition of the material to drying out and cracking;
  • the possibility of burnout due to a directed beam of too bright light;
  • flammability of the canvas.

In order not only to decorate the living room with lamps, but also to be confident in your own safety, you must adhere to a number of simple recommendations for installing lamps on stretch ceilings:

  1. Disconnect all the wires at the stage of stretching the vinyl sheet along the ceiling.
  2. Lay cables in special corrugations or plastic channels.
  3. Use terminals, fuses and transformers to connect specific lamps such as LEDs, fluorescent or halogen light sources.
  4. Install the arms of the chandelier so that the lamps in it are no closer than 15 cm from the stretch fabric (this only applies to incandescent lamps that heat up during operation).
  5. Do not mount heating bulbs closer than 20 cm from the seams of the vinyl sheet.
  6. All lighting fixtures should be mounted on frames, and not attached directly to the canvas - even a small load will lead to stretching of the suspended ceiling and its subsequent sagging.
  7. Do not direct light rays directly to the ceiling to prevent burnout of the curtain (for lamps with a power of more than 50 W).

Stretch ceilings look very modern, but for greater effect it is necessary to choose the right lighting for them, which should simultaneously be combined with all the details of the living room interior.

Many people prefer to finish the base surface with stretch ceilings. This design is versatile and looks attractive. LED strips or spotlights are used as lighting devices for stretch ceilings. If you decide to use spot lighting, then you can use incandescent, fluorescent, or LED lamps.

Spot lighting is used most often, because it fits harmoniously into any interior. Thanks to spotlights, you can create various lighting effects. For example, using LED bulbs, you can create a starry sky.

There are various types of spotlights. With their help, you can conditionally divide the room into a recreation area and a work area. For zoning, you can use LED or halogen spotlights.

Benefits of spotlights:

  1. Relatively low cost.
  2. Economy. Spotlights in the living room will be an excellent solution, as they consume a small amount of electricity.
  3. Versatility. Spotlights go well with any design.
  4. Compactness. Due to their small dimensions, spotlights are easily mounted in a suspended ceiling. You don't need to cut a large hole in the canvas.

Unusual ceiling lighting options

What other lighting options for stretch ceilings are there? The spots harmoniously fit into the design of the living room. They are specialized directional ceiling luminaires. The design of the spots allows you to direct the light source to any part of the room. Usually this type of lighting is used as an auxiliary one, however, if desired, it can be used as the main one.

Spot advantages:

  • Versatility. The spots can be easily installed on multilevel stretch fabrics.
  • Ease of installation.
  • The spots do not require the installation of an additional transformer.
  • Durability. Numerous examples have proven that spots are more durable than chandeliers or spotlights.

Spots can be embedded and surfaced. Experts recommend giving preference to the second option, because surface spots are easier to attach to the suspended canvas. In addition, this lighting option does not require preliminary surface preparation and wiring outside.

We select lighting in the children's room

It is recommended to use recessed lamps to illuminate the stretch ceiling in the children's room. Both halogen and LED lamps can be used for lighting. Alternatively, incandescent lamps are permitted. Recessed luminaires can be round or square.

The recessed luminaires can be arranged either in one row or in a checkerboard pattern. Experts recommend giving preference to the second option. The checkerboard pattern not only looks more beautiful, but also allows you to achieve an even distribution of light throughout the room.

If you decide to use recessed luminaires, then give preference to halogen lamps. They are made of special quartz glass and are highly resistant to high temperatures. Remember that halogen bulbs get very hot during operation, therefore the frame and decorative flanges of the luminaire must be made of metal.

The advantages of halogen lamps also include:

  1. High brightness.
  2. Practicality. Unlike fluorescent light sources, halogen bulbs instantly light up when turned on.
  3. Wide range of shapes.
  4. Durability.
  5. Low cost.

Raster lighting on stretch ceilings

Raster lights can be used to illuminate the living room. They are built-in and overhead. As lighting devices for raster lamps, fluorescent or LED lamps are used.

Experts recommend giving preference to fluorescent lamps, because they heat up less and shine brighter than LED lamps. However, they can slightly distort color perception due to the uneven distribution of the light spectrum.

If you are using raster lights, consider some nuances:

  • It is imperative to place the wiring for the luminaires in a corrugated pipe, and make a small cable overlap at the location of the luminaire.
  • The luminaire must be connected to the general wiring exclusively through a special terminal block.
  • The profile for panels for raster luminaires must be made of aluminum.

Choosing lighting for a glossy stretch ceiling

To decorate a glossy ceiling, it is recommended to use an LED strip made of LED lamps. With its help, you can emphasize certain details of the interior and visually expand the space. In addition, the LED strip will help divide the living room into several functional areas.

Benefits of LED backlighting:

  1. Ease of installation. To install this kind of lighting, you only need double-sided tape.
  2. Profitability. LED-backlight consumes 2-3 times less energy than halogen lamps.
  3. High service life.
  4. No overheating.
  5. The flexibility of the board will help to embody any design ideas. For example, you can lay out the tape in a zigzag pattern.

The brightness of the lighting can be adjusted using a special system. To make it, you need to connect the monochrome product to the power supply. You need to connect the product through a dimmer.

Lighting options for a living room with stretch ceilings (video)

Various lighting fixtures can be used to illuminate the living room. The choice of a particular lighting method will depend on the design of the room and the texture of the canvas. If the living room is designed in country style or minimalism, it is recommended to give preference to raster lamps. In other cases, it is more advisable to use spot lighting or LED strip.

Lighting in the living room with stretch ceilings (photo)

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