Stretch ceilings are at the peak of popularity. To make them brighter, you need to use spot lighting, which can be a great decor for any room. These lights look great and light up the room well.
However, in order to implement all this, you need to figure out how to properly connect LED lamps, as well as what kind of lighting options exist.
Features of stretch ceiling lighting
Properly built and complete lighting must meet many requirements. It must be:
- uniform;
- with adjustable brightness;
- do not distort shadows;
- be gentle on the eyes.
A regular light bulb is not always suitable, as it does not have the required brightness, so the corners in the rooms will always be slightly shaded. In addition, conventional lamps are not suitable for modern canvas, as they get hot enough to ruin the material used.
To prevent this, you need to competentlychoose spot lighting for stretch ceilings. The photos of the options presented in the article will help you make your choice.
How to choose fixtures
The power of spot lighting largely depends on the material from which the device is made. Usually people use standard lamps, the power of which is 40 watts. If a fabric cloth is used for the ceiling, then the maximum allowable power may be 60 watts.
Lighting with such products is much more comfortable and better for vision. It remains only to choose a lamp, the design of which will fit the interior. It can be swivel and non-swivel.
Spot swivel lights or customizable ones are distinguished by the fact that their design is simple and uncomplicated. The outer part of the applied light source rotates and scrolls. This is very convenient, since you can direct the beam not only down, but also to the side. It should be noted that the angle of rotation is large enough, so it is possible to illuminate even the farthest part of the room. This is a very convenient option for the bathroom.
Fixed stationary lamps are mainly mounted in the hallway or on the balcony. The luminous flux coming from them is directed only strictly downwards. Such a light source is well suited for illuminating a specific area. In addition, this fixture is great for a small room.
It is worth noting that stretch ceilings do not tolerate high temperatures, so the light source used should not be equipped with a too powerful lamp. Luminaires mustset by a small group, whether they rotate or not. It all depends on personal preferences, as well as the size of the room where the tension structure is mounted.
What bulbs do you need
Before you pick up spotlights, you need to know what lamps are. Among them, it is necessary to highlight the following:
- halogen;
- LED;
- incandescent bulbs.
The lamp with halogen lamps is distinguished by the fact that the spot light source of ceilings is very bright. Even in daylight, the room becomes bright, so you will need few of these products.
The only negative is that their installation is quite complicated, as additional rings and other parts are required, which cause some difficulty when changing the light source.
Incandescent lamp is considered the most popular type for stretch ceilings. It is often used not only in the apartment, but also in public institutions. If the ceilings in the house are high enough, then this will be the best option. A big plus is that this design is easy to install. These luminaires are available in several versions, namely open and with protection from above.
Spot LED lighting is not widely used as a main source. It is best to consider this option as part of the decor for decorating a room. So you can create an artificial, but beautiful light in the interior, which will not be very bright, but pleasant.
All fixtures havevalue for the apartment, the most important thing is to determine the exact location of the devices.
Tips for choosing a light source
Spot lighting looks very beautiful and original if done right. However, before you start embedding a lamp, you need to consider several important requirements, namely:
- appearance;
- power;
- montage feature.
Vinyl canvas looks very nice with lamps that have a rounded shape. It is important that the landing node is rounded, but the ceiling can be anything, even square or rectangular. It is better to embed this type of luminaire in a stretch ceiling, as it has a connection ring. The product must be covered with translucent paint, this will allow light not to penetrate the system, and help protect the canvas from fading.
It is recommended to choose lighting devices with protection and a reflector so that strong heat cannot stretch the fabric. Additionally, you need to use thermal rings that will retain heat. The risk of damaging the canvas is very high, so the appliances used should not be too powerful.
The optimal distance for placing halogen lamps will be 7 cm, and for incandescent lamps - 10 cm. It must be remembered that the spotlight should not come into contact with stretch ceilings. Additionally, it is worth installing special regulators that will control the existing brightness of the light, and the heating of the lamp will not be so strong.
Spots are the best solution
For eachrooms, it is recommended to select the same spot lighting of stretch ceilings so that the apartment looks harmonious and does not dazzle with abundance. Spots are mounted in the canvas so that the light reaches the floor.
Even if you take one lamp, it should be bright enough. Small rooms need about 5-7 light sources. Each product should be located approximately at an equal distance from each other. Too many lights will make the room feel uncomfortable, more like a public place than a living space. To further decorate the mounted canvas, you can apply a frame for each individual light source. This will help to give a certain zest and emphasize the overall decor of the room. Among the main options for spot lighting, the best are:
- star;
- "seven";
- on the edges.
It must be remembered that each mounted luminaire must be located at a sufficient distance from the wall, which is approximately 60 cm. The beauty of complex ceiling systems lies in the fact that they have different levels. Each stage can be equipped with 2-3 lamps. It looks very good lamp beige or white. The ideal solution would be a transparent option.
What tools are needed
To organize spot lighting of stretch ceilings, you need to prepare tools. For this you will need:
- crowns for wood and metal;
- flathead screwdriver;
- terminalpads;
- pliers, mounting knife, pliers;
- drill;
- ladder.
If spotlights need to be mounted in a wooden plane, then wood crowns will be required. Terminal blocks are required to connect each lamp. Additionally, carved rings are required. They are needed to make the lamp look more sophisticated, and to create the required distance between the structure and the light source.
Feature of mounting fixtures
To organize spot lighting of stretch ceilings, you must first mark with a pencil the places where the light sources will be installed. The round profiles should then be attached so that each individual luminaire is embedded as evenly as possible.
Next, you need to cut out a round outline into which the lamp will be mounted. It is necessary to do this as accurately as possible, observing each bend, so that in the end the ceiling near the light source is even and free of defects. After we install the structure exactly with the fixing material.
Lighting devices have a ring that is put on before installation. Carefully insert the wire into the hole you created. Spots must be fixed securely and firmly. When each item to be installed is checked, turn on the lights throughout the apartment to make sure they have sufficient brightness. Spot lighting of ceilings, the photo of which shows all its advantages, must meet the following requirements:
- should not ripple in the eyes;
- novoltage drop;
- ceiling fully lit;
- the lamp and the light bulb do not come into contact with the stretch fabric.
It is best to have several different mounting options for the lamps at once in order to have a complete picture of how the lamp will look on the ceiling of the room.
Lamps in living rooms
Spot lighting in the room depends on the location of the fixtures. The illumination of a living room or a room intended for receiving guests is characterized by the fact that a multi-lamp chandelier is used as a central source. Its installation is carried out in the middle of the room, but the corners remain in the shade. To fully illuminate the living room, you need to place a spotlight in each corner of the ceiling.
The bedroom does not require the installation of too powerful light sources. It is enough just to light the corners well. This will allow you to achieve a feeling of warmth, comfort and tranquility. Bedroom lighting is recommended to be supplemented with several small lamps located under the cornices. Thanks to such lighting, the room will look more comfortable and spacious.
Nursery lighting
After looking at the photo of the spot lighting in the children's room, you can make sure that it is just perfect for this room. It is worth remembering that light sources should be:
- powerful;
- does not affect vision;
- having soft diffused light;
- interesting for a child.
Often for childrenuse an arcuate arrangement of lamps. This option is quite convenient for families where two children live in one room. While one is busy reading in a well-lit room, the other will be able to relax, and the light will not interfere with him. Two-level stretch ceilings with spot lighting look good enough.
Kitchen lighting
The kitchen should have enough good and bright light. During the cooking process, the sink, work area and countertop must be clearly visible. Spot lighting in the kitchen must be well organized, so additional fixtures are required.
If the room is small, then the lighting fixtures can be mounted under the cabinets. It is recommended to illuminate the dining area with a chandelier or ceiling lamps.
Bathroom and hallway lighting
In the hallway, a simple arrangement of lamps is usually used, in addition to lighting on a stretch ceiling. If the room is small and narrow, then one row of 3-5 lamps is enough, and if it is square, then two rows are installed, each of which has four lamps.
In a small hallway, a glossy ceiling will look perfect, while the lamps are positioned so that the beam, reflected in it, is scattered around the room.
Spot lighting of the bathroom is characterized by the fact that many lighting fixtures are not required. Usually, up to 10 lamps are enough to completely illuminate the room. With a sufficiently large bathroom, you can show imagination and arrange the appliances in your own way.desire. In a small bathroom, it is better not to experiment and mount them at the same distance from each other.
Secrets of installing spotlights
You can independently cope with the installation of fixtures on a stretch ceiling only if you know the basic secrets of performing such work. When choosing lamps, you need to consider the compatibility of the canvas. If a PVC stretch film is made on the ceiling, then it is undesirable to take incandescent lamps. If fabric is used as a tension material, then lamps with a power of more than 60 watts are prohibited.
To adjust the brightness level, you should install a dimmer, thanks to which you can set the required lighting, as well as create a fairly pleasant and somewhat subdued light in the bedroom. The dimmer is great for halogen lamps. One fixture is enough for every 1.5 meters, and about 15 pieces are needed for a large room. In the presence of a chandelier, spotlights play a decorative role.
If there is no main light source in the room, then experts recommend installing a more powerful lamp with an additional rotation function. The right tone of the light flux (warm, cold, neutral) will help to make the lighting more harmonious.
The choice of fixtures is solely a matter of human taste, as well as the available technical capabilities that must be taken into account in the first place.
