Modern consumers are faced with a huge selection of ceiling lamps. Recently, original square-shaped devices have gained enviable popularity and distribution. They look impressive and harmonious in many interiors. Let's take a closer look at these interesting lighting items.
Features of the
Beautiful square lamps fit perfectly into interiors designed in futuristic and progressive stylistic directions. These interesting devices have perfect lines and simple shapes. Such uncomplicated features make such lamps very elegant and sophisticated.
Geometric chandeliers are able to revive even the simplest interiors, as they attract attention with perfectly correct shapes.
It is worth noting the fact that a correctly selected lamp will not only decorate the environment, but also provide cozy and high-quality lighting in the space.
Several square ceiling chandeliers can be installed in one area at once. With the help of a competent arrangement of such devices, you can distribute accents on certain areas and interior items.
This design technique is especially useful in a studio apartment. In such dwellings there are no partitions separating the rooms from each other, therefore, it is necessary to independently make zoning in them. Using several trendy square lamps, you can subtly divide the available space into several functional areas.
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Ceiling lamps of a square design are different. They differ in appearance and functionality. Let's take a closer look at the popular varieties of these trendy lighting fixtures.
First of all, all luminaires are divided into external and internal:
With stylish outdoor luminaires of square shape you can beautifully decorate a cozy gazebo in the yard, the space near the front door or a dressing room. For such purposes, it is recommended to choose economical and durable models with LED or LED bulbs. Typically, outdoor luminaires are made from durable and durable materials that can withstand harsh environmental conditions
Ceiling appliances designed for indoor lighting, are made more graceful and neat. When choosing such lighting devices, it is necessary to pay attention not only to the quality of the materials from which they are made, but also to their design. A square lamp should look organic and attractive in the interior, without getting out of the general ensemble
For more spacious rooms, you can use more impressive fixtures. with suspended structures. Such options are equipped with beautiful square lampshades that look very interesting and original. These parts are held on special guides or tight chains
Some of the most popular today are mortise models of lamps (otherwise - overhead). Recessed square lamps are available in various sizes. So, for central lighting, you can purchase a larger luminaire and place several small overhead lamps around it to provide additional light
By design small cubes resemble square spotlights. Such options are both ceiling and wall. Most often they are installed in plasterboard surfaces. Spotlights are not only single (with one light source), but also double. Such specimens have two small bulbs in their case, located at a short distance from each other. Double lamps emit more light, with their help you can provide sufficient and high-quality lighting of a particular room
High-tech modern models are no less popular recently. with a remote control. In them, you can change the intensity of the light at your discretion, making it brighter or dimmer
Several types of lamps can be installed in modern luminaires of a square design.
In lighting items made in the popular Art Nouveau direction, they are most often used halogen bulbs. They emit a fairly bright and powerful light, but this does not affect their power consumption in any way. In addition, halogen bulbs have poor thermal conductivity.
However, such lighting sources do not last very long, they have to be changed regularly.
Lamp types
Fluorescent bulbs also have low power consumption. They are more economical than halogen versions, but their light is less bright and saturated. The most economical, high quality and durable LED bulbs are. They are great for trendy square light fixtures.
Such specimens can serve for about 15 years. In addition, they do not heat up or become hot.
Forms
Fashionable square devices can have a different structure. The simplest are flat options. These designs have a simple and unobtrusive appearance. The role of decor in such options can be played by frames made of various materials. As a rule, these appliances are made of frosted glass and look great in modern interior styles.
Also, square lamps can have protruding and volumetric shades, with beautiful frames, decorated on the sides with decorative films with different patterns.
At the peak of popularity are the original multi-layer square lamps. As a rule, these models are large and consist of several flat squares of the same size, combined into a single structure. There are also unusual specimens with a cascading arrangement of squares from the largest (on the top) to the smallest (at the bottom).
Dimensions (edit)
Square luminaires come in a wide variety of sizes. The most impressive are the pendant options. Such models are not recommended to be installed in small rooms, as they will look too bulky in such conditions.
The most compact are spot and recessed luminaires. Such devices do not protrude beyond the ceiling and do not take up much space. Several recessed and spot lamps can be installed in one room at once.
However, there are also really huge recessed fixtures. These devices can be used as the main lighting of the room, backed up with small square-shaped spotlights.
Material
There are many square luminaires on the lighting market today, made from a wide variety of materials. The cost of the product, its appearance and its operational properties largely depend on this characteristic:
Some of the sturdiest and most durable are ceiling lamps created by made of metal… It can be either plain, chrome or gold / silver plated. Such models look very stylish and modern, therefore it is recommended to install them in interiors made in more progressive stylistic directions
Have a good appearance wooden square lamps. Especially often such materials are found in ethnic models. For example, it can be unique models in Japanese or Chinese style
It is worth noting that well-chosen square-shaped wooden lamps will incomparably soften and make the atmosphere in the bedroom more comfortable, therefore many designers recommend placing such devices in these rooms.
- The most popular are square glass lamps. Glass can be either transparent or colored or frosted. Often, such models are complemented by beautiful vinyl stickers on the side parts, which make the device more interesting and attractive.
- Slightly less common are original lamps, supplemented stained glass colored glass … These products look incredibly elegant and rich, but they are usually expensive.
Geometric lamps produced by from noble crystal… This material is famous for its amazing play of light, which attracts attention and enlivens the space. These chic lighting fixtures will look great in pompous and classic ensembles
If you want to buy a more affordable option, then you should check out the inexpensive lamps created by made of colored plastic… There is no need to be afraid of such models because of their material, since the lighting fixtures are made of special heat-resistant plastic that does not melt or burn
The main disadvantage of such products is that colored plastic will fade over time and lose its attractive appearance.
For more careless, rude and modern interiors, square lamps are suitable, in the production of which they use concrete… These devices look especially organic in loft style ensembles. With the help of an original concrete device, you can give the atmosphere a deliberate negligence and even some brutality
Colors
Spectacular square-shaped ceiling lights are available in a wide variety of colors. Consider a few attractive specimens:
- the most common devices today are black and white. These classic shades look harmonious in many settings. Do not be afraid of too dark products. Such lamps can create a very elegant and beautiful contrast in the interior, thanks to the perfectly correct geometric shapes;
- white lamps are rightfully recognized as universal, as they look organically in almost any setting, be it an interior in dark, light or pastel colors;
- lighting fixtures of rich color wenge or wine marsala boast an expensive appearance;
- original lamps with golden and silver surfaces look elegant. Such devices can be used in artsy and luxurious ensembles;
- also classics include lamps of a cozy brown color. Such elements will look harmonious in many settings.
How to choose?
The selection of lighting devices must be taken very seriously and rely on the following important criteria:
appearance. A square chandelier should look harmonious in the interior and not stand out from the overall ensemble. It should be borne in mind that such devices can be made not only in a restrained minimalist key, but also in high-tech, loft, modern and even neoclassical style
try not to go beyond a single interior concept. The ceiling lamp should match the furniture and decor of the room
material. Choose quality ceiling lights made from reliable and durable materials. In order not to run into a low-quality version, you should contact trusted and proven manufacturers
sizes. For a small room, it is not recommended to buy too large and bulky lamps. It is better to replace them with small models and correctly place them on different parts of the ceiling
Interior options
In a large and spacious snow-white living room with a U-shaped corner sofa in a milky shade, you can install one huge recessed square-shaped lamp and supplement it with small light cubes located around. Dilute the white paints of the interior with a huge painting (or photo wallpaper) all over the wall behind upholstered furniture made in sand and soft green tones.
A large pendant lamp with a square gray shade can be installed above a dining area with a wooden table and black chairs in a white kitchen. Lay a glossy brown parquet board on the floor and place a black bar counter with a kitchen set next to it.
In a bright entrance hall with a large wardrobe decorated with a vinyl sticker in the Japanese key, multi-layer ceiling lamps with black square frames, as well as small recessed lamps above the entrance door, will look very attractive.
Small square overhead lamps can be used to neatly frame the curved line of a tiered ceiling in a peach room. The floor in such a room should be finished with pale brown laminate and there should be a wooden double bed with built-in bedside tables, a TV stand opposite and a built-in wardrobe on the side.
Dilute the delicate colors with an accent wall behind the bed, finished with photo wallpaper or decorative coffee-colored plaster.
In a small living room with sand walls and a multi-level ceiling, a small glass ceiling lamp will organically look. Put in this room a gray corner sofa upholstered in fabric, light TV sideboards and a glass coffee table. Finish the ensemble with a fluffy beige carpet on dark laminate, tall, neutral paintings on one wall, spotlights above the TV, and luscious decorative pillows.
Double black recessed lights can be installed in the white ceiling of the studio apartment above the living area. Place a light textile sofa and a small light armchair on this territory, and opposite the upholstered furniture against the wall, place a black set with open shelves and a TV stand.
Dilute the contrast with orange glossy doors on the headset, a pink round pouf and decorative vases in red and purple.
For information on how to install a rectangular luminaire in a stretch ceiling, see the following video.