Pendant lamps are used quite often in the interior. Such lighting equipment becomes an excellent assistant for the main light source. With their help, they make the lighting brighter and more solemn, and also solve the following problems:
- zoning of space;
- illumination of individual areas for reading and increasing the level of comfort;
- creating a spectacular decorative design of space.
Lamps in interiors are installed not only as additional light sources. If you correctly calculate their number, you can use such equipment without the main ceiling chandelier. It all depends on the design intent. Decorative lamps on the wall as the only lighting are most often installed in corridors. This approach helps to emphasize the sophistication of the interior design and the prestige of residential or commercial real estate.
Such use of sconces in the interior is found not only in apartments and private houses. It can be seen in hotels, cafes and restaurants, and other similar facilities. Among manufacturers' products there are a large number of small light sources of various designs. Therefore, for any modern interiors, choosing harmoniously combined lamps will not be at all difficult. Whatever style the room is decorated in, you will be able to find light sources of the appropriate design.
Purpose and advantages of lamps
Wall lamps solve different problems in interiors. If previously they were more often used only in certain places, today the decorative function is taking on one of the leading positions. For example, until relatively recently, such light sources were traditionally placed near a bed, sofa, armchair, i.e., a place for reading, knitting, or other hobbies. Today, when purchasing a central chandelier, sconces of the same design are often purchased. They are intended largely for decorating interiors, as well as providing the ability to create soft, dim lighting when bright light is not necessary.
The undeniable advantages that characterize the lamps include the following:
- exquisite design that decorates the space,
- the ability to illuminate a certain area of the room and save energy,
- low power consumption.
The cost of such lighting equipment varies depending on the design, materials used in the manufacture, type of lamps, and the celebrity brand of the manufacturer. Today it is possible to install a lamp in a modern space at different purchase costs. Even inexpensive equipment can be found in an interesting design, so that it illuminates not only a certain area in the space, but also becomes one of its bright decorations.
Apartment lighting devices
Spotlights
The most popular solution, especially for suspended and plasterboard ceilings. Lighting equipment is compact and versatile in use. The housings of the lamps are either completely hidden behind the ceiling (recessed) or located outside (overhead). Point light emitters are placed over the entire surface of the ceiling: single and double lines, groups, along the ceiling perimeter. Using several LED illuminators allows you to limit the brightness of each to 400-500 Lumens. Main lighting requires a luminous flux dispersion angle of 110-300 degrees, and local illumination - 40-90 degrees.
Track spotlights
Used for local, accent and decorative lighting of room areas and interior details. Low-voltage magnetic tracking systems are installed in apartments. They can be installed on all types of ceilings and walls. Equipment Features:
- free movement of lamps along the track, their rotation to concentrate light at any point in space;
- issuing a narrowly directed light cone formed by a secondary optical system (reflector, reflector).
Pendant lamps
This lighting equipment is only suitable for rooms with a height of at least 270 cm. In a low room they do not look very aesthetically pleasing, losing out, for example, to overhead models. There are many types of pendant lighting fixtures: point, track, spots. You can choose the best option for a room, hallway, corridor, bathroom.
Hidden light
It is a fashionable lighting design trend that is actively used in modern lighting projects. The idea is to install lamps that are discreet or inconspicuous against the background of the ceiling and walls. Only the light emitted by them is visible, fulfilling the design task assigned to it. Implementation options:
- recessed lamps;
- LED strip in the ceiling space, under-ceiling decorative cornice, plastic translucent plinth.
String lamps
An original system with lighting fixtures located on two stretched strings, combining the functions of power fittings and power supply conductor. Via insulated cables, the illuminators receive a supply voltage of 12 Volts, which comes from an external power supply. The luminaires can be easily moved along the string guides, as well as rotated to the required angle.
Light lines and profile systems
LED profile systems are a new development used to create light lines. The profile is mounted flush into tension and plasterboard ceilings, as well as inside grooves in a concrete ceiling.
The light source is an LED strip glued to the profile wall. The front side of the profile rail is covered with a light-diffusing screen, forming a bright and uniform light strip.
The profiles fit perfectly in any position, making it possible to create a variety of geometric configurations from lines of light.
Types of lamps
You can find lamps in interiors of a wide variety of types, including:
- point,
- LED,
- designed for placement on the wall.
Ceiling lamps in interiors simultaneously solve many problems. It is important at the stage of planning renovations and creating a design project to decide where and how much lighting equipment should be. This is necessary in order to correctly route the wiring and avoid unnecessary wires in the interior in the future.
Using different types of lamps, it will be possible to realize the most daring design ideas in each specific room, create an interior solution that will be extraordinary and provide the most comfortable conditions for property owners or their guests.
Built-in lamps in interiors successfully zone space. Today you can combine kitchens and dining rooms and create separate zones in different rooms. You can delimit space in different ways, not the least of which are light sources. This technique is often used by professional designers who like to find non-standard and extraordinary solutions.
About chandeliers
Chandeliers appeared many centuries ago and initially these elements were used to illuminate temples, the height of which reached several tens of meters. At that time, this type of lighting was called a picadillo. But the word chandelier was also found for the first time in France and it means a hanging candlestick. Even based on the translation, we can conclude that this lighting device performs a more serious function than a sconce. In addition, devices of this type already belong to the upper level of lighting, so to obtain “good” light it will be better if you install such a ceiling lamp in the room.
The main advantage of chandeliers is the ability to use several lamps at once. This allows you to control the lighting level by turning off some unused elements.
Due to the fact that chandeliers are placed on the ceiling in the center of the room, the entire room is illuminated, rather than individual areas.
But, most chandeliers have one drawback - they are heavy. Therefore, if suspended ceilings are installed in your apartment, it would be more appropriate to use spotlights, the choice of which is large. These elements can be built into almost any surface, illuminating the room well.
If we talk about whether it is possible to completely replace a ceiling lighting fixture with an element such as a sconce, then it is better not to do this, since a modest “flashlight” will not create the required amount of light. The best option is a chandelier and sconce for the bedroom; a set of these devices will look good and will allow you to adjust the lighting as you wish.
What should you consider before purchasing lamps?
If you want to place sconces in corridors on the wall or in rooms, you should first think through everything carefully. As a rule, such thoughts come when renovations are planned in an apartment or private house, during which the wiring can be replaced or another branch can be made from the distribution box.
Initially, a style concept is chosen to decorate a specific space or the entire property. Next, the design is developed and locations for lighting equipment are planned. At the next stage, it’s time to move on to studying the variety of products from modern manufacturers. This can be done in different ways, using the Internet or visiting themed stores. Before choosing certain models, it is important to focus on the style of the space so that the light sources fit organically into the future decor. When choosing, it is important to consider not only the design, but also the luminous flux that a particular lamp provides. This will help create the desired level of lighting in the room.
Technical features
In order to select and install sconces, you need to keep in mind various characteristics.
- Types of switches. There are many types of switches: touch, rope, key, remote, rotary and others. It is convenient to install a sconce in the bedroom above the bed with a switch so that you can turn the light on or off without getting out of bed. Switches with dimmable lighting are also practical. For example, with this function for sleeping, you can use the sconce as a night light.
- Installation height. When renovating, many people ask the question: at what height to install sconces in the bedroom? Of course, the height must be selected individually, for different characteristics, so that the person is comfortable. But in most cases, the height of the sconce in the bedroom should be approximately 150 cm from the floor, if necessary, higher or lower by a few centimeters. There should be no discomfort when using the lamp; the light should not be too dim or bright. For this purpose, there are rotary sconces - the body of such devices is flexible and they can be directed in the desired direction, adjusting where the light will fall. And the height of the sconce above the bed should be about 20 - 30 cm above the headboard.
- Proper organization of lighting. With a certain distribution of light, a room can be made visually larger, hide defects and emphasize advantages. And also focus on certain places in the room, highlight paintings, flowers and other decorative elements.
How to install correctly?
After selecting a specific fixture, once the renovation is complete, it’s time to move on to installation. The choice of installation method is influenced by the type of lighting equipment, as well as the manufacturer’s recommendations. Therefore, in the interiors, opportunities are created in advance at the stage of repair work, allowing for easy and quick installation in the future, spending a minimum of time.
If you follow the recommendations of lighting equipment manufacturers, you will be able to do everything correctly. For those who have not previously encountered such work, it is preferable to invite a professional electrician. This is necessary not only for safety, but also for the long service life of each lamp. Electrics requires a certain level of knowledge and experience, which allows not only to correctly plan the wiring, but also to make it durable, and to provide automatic circuit breakers in case of emergency situations.
Choice for a specific room
For the interiors of all rooms, if desired, it will be easy to select light sources of the appropriate type. It has long been customary to decorate a wide variety of rooms with lamps. If you think through everything correctly, you will be able to combine aesthetics and practicality in one space.
First of all, when choosing, you should focus on the design of the room, in second place - the type of equipment provided, in third place - the desired intensity of the luminous flux. If we talk about the living room, then it is important to choose sophisticated and stylish appliances for this room, since it is central in every home and should look as elegant as possible. When choosing a pendant lamp or other type of light source, you will also need to focus on its size to ensure an organic space.
For bedrooms, you will need to provide light sources at the head of the bed, as well as at the makeup table. In the bathroom, such equipment is installed near the mirror to make it easy and simple to clean yourself up and achieve an ideal appearance.
For a hallway, the choice of lamp depends on whether it has overhead lighting. If you decide to use only additional lighting equipment, its total power should be enough to make the room comfortable to be in.
In kitchens, lamps are installed in the dining table area. Light sources are also used in other places where it is necessary to provide high-quality lighting. The children's room follows the principle of a bedroom for adults, and additional lighting equipment can be installed near the desk so that the child does not damage his vision.
Ideas for zoning with light
Zoning with light is especially important in combined living rooms, for example in a studio or Khrushchev-era apartment, where the kitchen is connected to the room. By highlighting one zone, we highlight what is not currently in use.
The photo shows a living room where several areas can be distinguished by light: a work surface in the kitchen, a dining area and a place to relax.
Zonal lighting will be useful if the hall has an office, a place for handicrafts or a table for applying makeup.
The photo shows a small living room with a multifunctional table, which is highlighted by light.
Style Guide
Manufacturers produce a significant number of different types of equipment for interiors decorated in various styles. For classics and modern, elaborate devices are suitable, the design of which includes crystal elements, as well as other decorations.
The stricter the styles, the more laconic the light sources. For high-tech there is appropriate equipment, for a loft it is different in style, close to industrial. You can independently study the features of styles or contact a professional designer who is well acquainted with the products of different manufacturers and can recommend lighting fixtures that will be perfect for a specific interior design.
A unique classic
The most versatile option for bedroom lamps is a classic-style sconce. This style is always relevant and is distinguished by its special elegance and nobility. For example, sconces made in the form of antique candlesticks will look chic in a bedroom with a similar style.
Classic sconces can be white, black, gold, silver and other universal colors. Classic is usually simplicity, but at the same time sophistication.
Sconces with elegant decorative details, with patterns or decorated with forged elements, such as birds or flowers, look very luxurious.
Installation Tips
The choice in favor of a certain type of lighting equipment depends on the design of the room and its size. The inclusion of light sources should provide the proper level of illumination at night. If there are no windows in the space, such as in a hallway, it is important to provide lighting equipment in all places where it is especially necessary. This should be done near the closet, in the place for putting on shoes, directly at the entrance.
If there are a large number of lighting fixtures in the room, it is useful to make the wiring in such a way that it is possible to turn them on individually or in groups. This will create conditions for saving energy, since it is not always necessary to illuminate the entire room. The more time you spend thinking through the lighting system, the more comfortable it will be.
Sconce for children's bedroom
A children's bedroom also needs to be beautifully decorated and should be comfortable. A wide range of colors allows you to choose the most unique and vibrant interior design option. These can be sconces in the shape of animals, fish, cartoon characters, or simple sconces in bright or pastel colors.
Sconces above the bed in a child’s bedroom will be relevant and practical, especially if the child reads before bed. It is important to choose a switch that is convenient and safe.
It is necessary that the child likes the sconce and the lighting is comfortable for children's eyes, not too bright and not too dim. Then the bedroom will be a place where you can really spend time.
