Designer lighting fixtures are the embodiment of sophisticated style solutions. The artist's sophisticated taste turns into a sketch, then into a new design project. The production of lamps is a space for the designer's imagination. After all, it is possible to play with the texture of materials, bends of lines, add new details.
Types and parameters
In a lighting device, it is not only the beauty of the frame that matters, but also the kind of light it gives. The nature of the light depends on the shape of the device and on the choice of light bulb.
The type of luminous flux can be:
- Directional,
- Scattered
- Dimmable,
- Local.
Energy-saving light bulbs are a modern analogue of an incandescent light bulb, which is inserted into chandeliers, and recessed ceiling lamps are based on LED lamps, which can only be installed in heat-resistant ceilings.
Scattered
Gimbal lights with LEDs give an abundance of diffused light flux. A designer lamp is not necessarily a classic, it can be created in a high-tech style. They are not only functional, but also sleek in design. Recessed luminaires from Novotech look stylish on a false ceiling.
Luminaires with LED lamps have the following characteristics:
- aesthetic design,
- high light output,
- the durability of the diode,
- moisture resistance.
The low price (from 500 rubles) per piece for such rectangular models allows you to place several devices in the room.
Directed
Spotlights provide directional lighting. It is an industrial style element and is also good for the workshop. Functional for work, adjusting the angle of the light output can help make a photo shoot, an architect or engineer focus on the drawing. A floodlight can be an element of room decor, for example, a creative double spot in a loft style with the ability to change the angle of inclination.
A high-tech designer model with a metal and plastic shade in the shape of a ball is attached to a suspension. Samples of the "Nano" collection in chrome-plated metal in the spirit of modern technology and nano-technology will give an ultra-modern look to the office interior.
Dimmable
Dimmable devices make it possible to regulate the illumination of the room according to the degree of brightness and temperature of the light, the dimmer can be installed either on the switch or attached to the device in the form of a remote control. These lamps are usually sold with built-in diodes.
Michele de Lucchi's designer model "Giancarlo Fassina" is made of aluminum and equipped with a dimmer switch.
Location
Installation of luminaires can be carried out in any part of the room:
Ceiling: Ceiling lamps illuminate the entire area. Take a designer model that emits a soft golden light from Tom Dixon. Of course, such a gilded metal chandelier can only be hung in the center of the ceiling
Wall: wall sconces are designed to illuminate a specific area, it is convenient when you want to leave part of the room darkened. ArtPole 1999, laconic in form, was created in China in a modern style. The sleek silhouette has a futuristic feel. The chrome-plated iron of the shade is plated with silver or gilding to choose from. Such a device will suit connoisseurs of modest elegance
Floor: It is convenient to keep the lamp on the floor as it can be moved as needed. Designer floor lamps, unlike ordinary ones, are distinguished by the clarity and beauty of lines
The laconic form of the Josephine model by Jaime Hayon will visually add lightness and volume to the room, while the imitation of gilding and silver makes the interior more sophisticated.
Angle: Corner floor lamp creates a light flux that flows softly along the walls, this is true for bedrooms or club rooms in a lounge style. The trendy floor lamp by Japanese designer Ji Yong Shon is a unique piece in the spirit of Japanese minimalism that will suit whitewashed walls
Installation methods
For all types of lighting fixtures, no matter how complicated or unusual they look, there are only 3 methods of ceiling mounting:
- on the hook with a hanger. An overlay is used to mask the mount;
- on the mounting plate;
- directly into the ceiling.
All types of stretch coverings are ideal for the installation of recessed spotlights. For installation, the master drills a hole in the ceiling along the diameter of the luminaire. In the collections of models in a modern solution from Ecola and Ambrella, you can find devices of unique beauty at low prices. Having built a line of identical products into the ceiling, you can be sure that the room will be filled with bright light.
Rod chandeliers
This type of fittings, such as a bar, makes it possible to hang several shades in the form of a complex configuration, which cannot be obtained if the chandelier is on a hook. The model for the living room made of metal with glass shades has a shape that allows you to cover a large area with a light flux, because 6 shades fit on one chandelier.
On ropes
Lamps on cables can be mounted pointwise, in which case they illuminate a certain area. This ceiling lamp can be conveniently placed above the dining table. Usually lamps on cables are mounted on a bracket, a lamp of several lamps can illuminate the entire room. The Axo Light factory creates floor-length suspended models. Streamlined lines and play with shapes add airiness to the space.
On bracket
A bracket is a mounting element to which a chandelier is attached. However, you can buy a luminaire with a decorative bracket built into the frame, which acts as an attachment. The simplest bracket option is a thin metal bar with hangers. The most harmonious number of plafonds is three. If there are more shades, a flat square or rectangular bracket is used. Brackets can also be with the ability to change the angle of inclination, however, such metal fittings are used in the manufacture of sconces.
Stylish sconce that fits both loft and modern style can be mounted above the table. The cone shade allows you to distribute the flow of light without blinding your eyes.
Velcro
Velcro models, unique in functionality, are not so much stylish as functional. The battery-powered device is equipped with an ice-lamp and is switched on by pressing. Its advantage is that it can be built into any hard-to-reach place using Velcro.
Floor standing built-in
Recessed floor models can be an interesting lighting option for an apartment with self-leveling floors. A stream of light streaming from the shiny floor will accentuate the beauty of the floor decor. Great idea for bathroom design.
Long leg
Long-stemmed floor lamps are one of the hits in lamp design. The models look not so much functional as they create an interesting artistic solution, and the choice of color gives a reason to create an interior in one shade. The artist Thomas Bernstrand became the trendsetter for floor lamps with a long leg. The "Hide" model is made of metal and will blend in with modern and industrial interiors.
The disadvantage of a floor lamp is that it plugs into an outlet, so wires can lie on the floor.
On the toilet
The motion-sensing toilet light is the perfect solution for those who do not want to turn on a light in the middle of the night, so as not to create a contrast between darkness and a bright lamp. Such a move can be an interesting solution in the design of a bathroom.
With fasteners
Table-mounted LED lamps are interesting for their functionality, because they are created with adjustable brightness and tilt angle. The laconic design matches any contemporary decor.
Features of materials
The material for the production of a chandelier depends on the style of the product. Chandeliers in the classic version are made from elite varieties of crystal, bronze, brass.
Crystal chandeliers are created in artistic solutions that are characteristic not only of the classics, but also of the neoclassicism. The hallmark of neoclassicism is the combination of a classic design and a modern element. These chandeliers are often made using large crystal balls with decorative facets. This creates a unique shimmer of light. Expensive crystal for the production of pendants is a distinctive feature of a designer lighting fixture. Cheap glass, devoid of overflows of light, is a sign of a fake. However, to achieve an aesthetic appearance, engineers have learned to use simpler materials: steel, chrome-plated metal, aluminum.
When choosing a lighting fixture for an industrial or modern style, you can opt for a lamp made of a cheap material, for example, an aluminum profile. A lightweight model in Italian style, thanks to a variety of colors, will fit into a room in pastel colors. The laconic design of the lamps in the loft format allows the use of cheap materials without compromising on aesthetics.
Modern methods of staining make it possible to obtain not only any color of the rainbow, but also to create an imitation of bronze, gilding, and silver. Hi-tech lampshades are often made of glass and metal. The use of plastic for shades does not degrade the quality of the luminaire. High-tech metal models allow you to embody the most daring forms. The rectangular shape in a futuristic design in matte plexiglass creates a soft cool glow.
Non-standard materials for making luminaires are those that can ignite, such as cardboard molds. Such lampshades should be large enough so that overheating does not occur from contact with a light bulb, they can also be worn on a glass shade. Cardboard models can be a sought-after touch in Japanese or Chinese style interiors.
Manufacturers do not make lighting devices from wood, since the material does not meet European requirements, because it is not heat-resistant. Models made of aged wood in the form of a wheel, a lantern or on a wooden rod with built-in bulbs are offered by private craftsmen. Looks like these can complement the country style.
Color solutions
Let's consider the color solutions of the lamps for each popular style separately.
- A common classic version is white cone-shaped shades of fabric on an elegant silvered frame, decorated with flowers.
- Black lampshades are typical for Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles.
- The neoclassical style is notable for its use in pastel colors. A beautiful piece in the spirit of neoclassicism is a chandelier with a gilded frame, candle-shaped lamps and a wenge-colored glass shade.
Ceramic multi-colored shades are not used in the production of designer lamps. Even round white shades are too mundane. Exquisite artistic solutions in the form of flowers are created from metal and glass. For example, a floral-style lamp. Fashionable items in recent years have been lamps made of colored glass in the form of a ball, an oval, a cone, a cylinder. Please note that the color of the shades is matched to the second color of the interior.
Color options:
- gray, blue and blue round shades;
- gold and silver chrome glass balls by designer Carlo Colombo.
Bold colors are characteristic of colored glass art, such as Venetian glass lamps and oriental mosaic lamps. Oriental yellow lamps with red details give a special cozy luminous flux.
Murano glass chandelier with floral elements - an exclusive solution with green glass pendants imitating foliage and rose petals.
Turquoise interior decor has become one of the fashionable style solutions for living rooms in recent years; they like to choose turquoise chandeliers for it. Therefore, you can easily find a chandelier for any interior style. But this element will fit especially well into modern classics.
How to choose the right one?
Basic principles for choosing a luminaire:
- Decide on the style of the room.
- Decide how many lighting fixtures and where you want to hang them. It is very important that the luminaires are evenly spaced throughout the room.
In the hall, you can hang a decorative chandelier and sconces on the walls in the center of the ceiling. Better to buy a chandelier and 1-2 pendant lights for one room. If there is not enough light, then supplement the room with floor lamps. If the whole apartment is decorated in the same style, then excess appliances can be transferred to another room.
A crystal chandelier will suit the interior of the office in a classic style. For modern decor, rectangular or round daylight fixtures built into suspended ceilings are appropriate. You can diversify the interior with torches suspended above the wall shelf.
Traditionally, small sconces on both sides of the bed are selected for the bedroom. The ceiling can be decorated with a chandelier or gimbal LEDs, or it can remain empty.
If household options for the home should give, first of all, the brightness of the radiation, then lamps for clubs, on the contrary, should often create a dim light.
Creative styles for clubs and cafes:
- An oriental style, to which the chandeliers in the shape of a mosaic lantern are suitable.
- Lounge decor is created using light spherical shades, including above the bar counter.
- Loft format is a creative style with a wide range of lighting possibilities.
In a billiard room, glass shades can be dangerous and the bright LED light will distract players. For indoor lighting of tables, large hemispherical shades are suitable, giving a soft directional light.
For a public bathroom, only overhead ceiling lamps made of metal and glass, waterproof, matched to the tile in color and pattern, are suitable.
Creative interior design options
Eco-design is now at the height of fashion, it is customary to decorate houses with imitation of flowers and branches. Floristic lamps in the form of flowers are in themselves a pretentious element of decor, therefore, they are in harmony with clean and simple lines in the style of modern classics and Japanese minimalism.
Handmade ceiling lamps made of twigs in a country style will be useful for decorating a dining room in a country house.
A red chandelier against the background of the interior in light colors will become a profitable refined accent of the room. Remember that bright chandeliers can get lost in a multi-colored interior.
The turquoise chandelier is a stylish décor in a pale turquoise color. This interior is typical for the Provence style.
An interior in mint colors will add freshness to the kitchen, flowers and bouquets will perfectly fit into it, and a sea breeze lamp can be incredibly simple and at the same time cheerful.
Jellyfish lamps are a creative design move. A clock-shaped chandelier will complement the retro style. Neon lamps can be crystal, such an interior is suitable for the lounge format.
The candle is an attribute of the classical style, since the first lamps were candles inside a lantern or on a bronze stand. A candle-shaped lamp on a wrought-iron frame is a great addition to the classic interior of the bedroom.
Minimalism is designed to emphasize the beauty of geometric shapes, this is facilitated by a light ring in the perfectly clear whiteness of the bedroom. A loft-style interior can be created by combining an iron bell lamp and brickwork. Shimmering Swarowsky crystals on the chandelier will complement the classic style in the living room.
For those who cannot afford an aquarium, a bulb with bubbles and fish is an interesting option for night lighting. A ball of light in the shape of a moon will bring space to the interior of your home. Handmade butterflies on a pendant will complement the interior of the nursery.
For an overview of designer lamps, see the following video.