Ceiling lights in the interior (25 photos)

Lighting devices are one of the most important elements in interior design. Replacing just one chandelier can dramatically change the look of the entire room. The correct uniform distribution of light in the apartment creates additional comfort, so you need to competently and deliberately approach the choice of lamps.

Ceiling lights are closed fixtures. The bulb inside the lampshade can be completely or partially covered by the diffuser, and the light emitted by the lamp becomes softer and more even. Due to the relatively strong heating, each lampshade has its own limit on the power of the lamps used in them. This must be taken into account when replacing a failed bulb. In addition to conventional incandescent lamps, various types of light sources can be used in the product: halogen, LED or fluorescent.

Components of a lighting product:

• a metal disk is attached to the ceiling on one side, a light reflector and electrical fittings are installed on the other side;
• a cartridge with a terminal block is installed on the valve in an amount of one to eight pieces, in rare cases more;
• the diffuser is a protective element of the bulb, plays a decorative role and has the function of scattering light, giving it softness.

The main types of ceiling shades

Standard fixtures are in the shape of a plate with diffusers made of frosted or clear glass. Mounted on the ceiling surface. Now mini-plafonds are being produced, they are used when, due to features in the design of the ceiling, recessed spotlights cannot be used.

Ceiling lights for the ceiling chandelier are the most common forms of flowers or buds, the shape of a ball is also popular. The number of shades can be from one to eight or even more.

High-tech ceiling lights for chandeliers have a wide variety of colors and shades, the most popular round or square shape.

Benefits of Ceiling Lights

The main advantages:

• plafonds can be used in rooms with high humidity, while the product must be marked IP 54 (not lower);
• since the luminaires are installed directly on the ceiling surface, enough space is saved (it will be relevant for rooms with low ceilings);
• a huge variety of types, shapes, materials of ceiling lights, which is easy to replace any chandelier.

Cons of ceiling lighting products

The main disadvantages:

• The main disadvantage is the difficulty of replacing a failed bulb. For replacement in many models you have to unscrew the diffuser. Immediately after the lamp burns out, it is impossible to unscrew the lampshade, you must wait until it cools down, since you can get a burn;
• not all models (due to the high degree of heating) can be used with a stretch ceiling.

Materials for the manufacture of plafonds

Due to growing competition in the lighting market, the variety of choice is also increasing (new types and types of luminaires are being developed, and the choice of manufacturing materials is also growing).

Plastic shades

Ideal for those who have a small budget.These models are distinguished by abstract forms of shades. In the manufacture of such fixtures, heat-resistant plastic is used, which does not emit odors and does not bend under the influence of temperatures.

Glass Ceiling Lights

They are considered classic lighting fixtures. They have the widest distribution, as they are produced over a long time. They have a wide range of models of various shapes and designs. Thanks to the variety, they are easily selected according to the semantic load for the most sophisticated interiors.

Stained glass shades

Made of multi-colored glass. They have an elegant appearance that will give the room a soft light and envelop it with charm and romance.

Wrought iron fixtures

They are mainly used for stylistic design (Middle Ages, Gothic) of premises: museums, ancient palaces, etc.

Wooden plafonds

They are used to create unique chiaroscuro, allow you to highlight part of the room with a more intense level of illumination.

Installation of ceiling lights

The success of the installation of a ceiling lamp is more dependent on the correct choice of mounting hardware. If the lamp needs to be attached to a wooden surface, then self-tapping screws can be used for fixture. If the concrete surface is suitable for self-tapping screws and plastic dowels, with drywall - butterfly anchors.

When a suspended plasterboard ceiling is used in the room, and the lighting product is heavy, it is better to make a reliable base for the ceiling lamp even at the stage of installation of the suspended ceiling. For this, in the place of fastening of the future lamp it is necessary to install either a metal profile or a wooden rail.

And finally, in order for the lamp to bring you good emotions for a long time and please the eye, you need to be careful about the process of choosing it. In this case, it is necessary to rely not only on the beautiful appearance of the product, but also pay attention to its technical characteristics (lamp power, degree of protection against moisture and dust, IP), take into account the type of fixture used for mounting the chandelier.