Transforming your home and lighting up long corridors and stairs in a creative and modern way is very easy. Tired of standard chandeliers and sconces? Then get built-in lights in the wall. Such lighting will not irritate the eyes, since the emitted light is soft and pleasant, and this is very important for night illumination of the house. In this article, we will talk about which wall-mounted fixtures are best to choose, as well as how to mount them yourself.
Recessed luminaires in the wall: scope
Lamps of this kind do not have a wide scope. Most often they are built into walls or floors. But despite this, enterprising designers come up with interesting uses for them.
- Built-in lamps in the wall to illuminate the stairs - very often such dim lighting is necessary so that a person descending at dusk or in complete darkness does not fall down. Lamps are cut into steps or raised above the floor by 20 cm.
- Corridors - long dark corridors are also very convenient to illuminate with built-in lamps. They are raised from the floor by 50 cm. So the corridor will be consecrated gently andcalmly.
- Garden paths fenced with dense material - in this option, the lamps are installed as in the corridor, only we are talking about street lighting.
- Fences - lamps often play a decorative role. Can be installed at the top or bottom of the fence. Such a backlight will help a person to safely reach the door in the dark. The lamps also help night vision cameras monitor the area.
Recessed luminaires in the wall illuminate only the floor, it is important to remember this when installing them. They can be turned over and mounted in the ceiling, but most likely it will not be practical.
When buying a spotlight, be guided by its manufacturer. The Italian company Artemide is famous for its stylish and very high quality appliances. Delta Light - lighting fixtures known throughout the world. They are loved for their unconventional design and the high quality of all materials used. You can't go wrong when purchasing products from manufacturers such as Halla, Modular, Vivo Luce and iGuzzini. Customer reviews of these lighting fixtures are always only good.
Classification of recessed fixtures: bulb type
These lamps can be classified according to three criteria: the type of light bulb, installation location and shape. Let's deal with the first symptom first. Recessed wall lights can be equipped with a halogen or LED lamp. The latter option would be preferable. Firstly, such lamps will help to save energy andmoney. Secondly, now it is very often possible to find ready-made LED lamps in which there is no need to insert a lamp. This is convenient, but if the LED fails, you will have to change not the light bulb, but the entire lighting fixture.
But the LED lights built into the wall look very elegant.
Shape classification
When purchasing a spotlight of any shape, you first need to think about where it will be installed. Lamps in the form of a rectangle are installed more often in the steps of the stairs. Round is better to install directly into the wall. In the store you can find lamps that have the shape of an oval. Such devices are called universal, as they are easy to mount and look great both in the wall and in the stair riser.
Classification of spotlights according to their installation location
When it comes to the installation location of the lamp, it means outdoors or indoors, it will be installed. Recessed luminaires in the wall on the street have additional protection in the form of a rubber or plastic housing. They must be sealed. Lamps for home use do not need such protection, and therefore are cheaper.
They come with a plastic box, but this is only used during installation.
Installation of recessed fixtures
Lamps for illuminating the floor and stairs, built into the wall, is not difficult at allinstall by yourself. The process is almost no different from the installation of counterparts - ceiling built-in lamps. How to do the installation yourself?
1. First, arrange a niche for installation. If the walls are made of brick or concrete, then cut a hole exactly the size of the lamp box. Things are even easier with drywall walls
2. Next, in the wall you need to lay a cable, a strobe and fix the cord there with alabaster. If you install street lighting, then in no case do not forget about grounding!
3. Now you need to mount a special box into the wall (this is done in the same way as with sockets). The box is glued to a brick or concrete wall with alabaster, in drywall it is held with special clamps
4. Connect the lamp and fix it in the box. The method of fastening depends on the design: the device is either snapped into the box or screwed on. The second option is more often used for street lighting, as the screws improve the sealing of the housing. That's all, every man is able to cope with such work.
In-wall fixtures for stairs
Stairs, like any part of the house, should be comfortable and safe. In order for the ascent and descent along it at night to be as comfortable as possible, it is necessary to carefully consider the lighting of the zone. A very trendy and modern option is recessed wall lights to illuminate the stairs.
Most often, lighting is installed in the steps of stairs. This is very convenient, since the installation of the device is simplified, because it is hidden from view, which means that it is not necessary to think about its aesthetics. It also simplifies cable routing. Steps, illuminated from below, make the stairs chic, luxurious, emphasizing the beauty of the house as a whole. If you highlight a small structure, then visually it will look wider.
Stairs can be illuminated with neon lamps or fiber optic lamps. The latest devices almost do not require installation, as they are located on the surface of the steps. Another advantage is that it is possible to install various light filters in the lamps. This even allows you to create a rainbow staircase.
Illumination of the stairs with lamps located in the wall is a more difficult option. Here you can use spotlights or LED strip. You can also illuminate the stairs from below by installing a lamp in the under-stair recreation area.
How to properly illuminate stairs
If you want the stairs to be illuminated beautifully, elegantly, but at the same time perform the main function, remember the basic rules:
- Recessed fixtures in the wall should not have too bright light. At night, they will blind a person, making it difficult to safely move up the stairs.
- Dim lamps should be placed on each step. It is possible to install them along the entire length of the step.
- The stairs in the living room should not be the main focus. She must playminor role in this room.
- If the staircase is in a too dark area (room) or it is made of dark material, use more powerful lighting fixtures.
Decorative lighting for stairs
The stairs can be illuminated in different ways. Before you install appliances, you need to think, evaluate the interior of the house. After all, a lot depends on the styles of the interior, the material and shape of the stairs. Everything in the house should be harmonious! For example, a wooden staircase is ideally illuminated with yellow shades. For modern-looking structures (for example, high-tech style), built-in lamps in the wall of cold tones are suitable. If you want to make the atmosphere in the house cozy, then choose diffused light. It is possible to install lamps not only along the wall or on the steps. Railings and balusters are often decorated. A good solution that saves money is the installation of motion sensors. Then the backlight will only work when a person approaches it.
In-wall fixtures are now gaining popularity. Their installation is simple and convenient, they look very beautiful, modern, while giving the house, stairs a chic look!
