Light bulbs, chandeliers and many other lighting fixtures are very important in any room of a house or apartment. They not only illuminate the room, but also favorably emphasize the interior, furniture and decor items. Today, a variety of light bulbs for stretch ceilings are in great demand. They can be matched to different interior designs and different types of ceilings.
You will find out in this article about what types of decorative light bulbs you should pay attention to, as well as what expert advice you can use when choosing lighting.
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With the help of decorative lamps for stretch ceilings, you can create the most unusual lighting that will give not only bright light, but also comfort in your home. Next, we will consider the main features, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of such small, but very important lighting products.
Pros:
- Finding suitable light bulbs will not be difficult, today manufacturers produce them in the widest range. Popular products are considered as options from domestic and foreign manufacturers.
- With the correct arrangement of miniature bulbs on a stretch ceiling, you can achieve the most harmonious lighting effect that will complement the entire interior.
- Since today stretch ceilings are installed in both modern and classic interiors, it will not be a problem to choose bulbs for them to match the appropriate style.
- Light bulbs in beautiful and decorated lamps look really expensive, especially high-quality options.
- Stretch ceilings are very popular in the modern world. They have excellent characteristics, which include moisture resistance, durability and strength. Of course, they should always be accompanied by equally decent lighting. It can be exclusively point, linear or combined with the main one.
- With the help of lamps and bulbs on the stretch ceiling, you can visually correct the geometry and free space in the room.
The disadvantages of lamps, professional masters include the fact that some of them have power limitations. This means that if you install a more powerful version in a luminaire on a stretch ceiling, the canvas itself may deteriorate and become unusable.
In addition, despite the many advantages, many customers are unhappy with the fact that beautiful, high-quality, but very small bulbs can be expensive. Nevertheless, they serve for a long time, especially energy-saving options.
Views
Since there is a wide range of various lamps for stretch ceilings on the lighting market, you should consider the most relevant varieties that are in greatest demand for creating spot lighting.
Incandescent lamps
This type of light bulb is suitable for a variety of fixtures that are built into stretch ceilings. Incandescent lamps are considered very profitable and popular for purchase, because they are very inexpensive, and it will not be difficult to change them. They get out quickly, without causing much trouble. The most commonly used lamps of this type are from 40 to 60 watts.
Halogen
Such lamps are considered one of the most relevant when choosing options for stretch ceilings. They are especially favorably combined with glossy surfaces. Compared to many other types of lighting products, halogen bulbs have a lot of advantages:
- with the help of halogen lighting products, you can create a variety of glow and lighting effects on a stretch ceiling;
- bulbs can be installed at the angle you need;
- many manufacturers offer customers the widest selection of such products that can be made in different shapes and colors. With their help, you can create double lighting on the ceiling;
- the maximum brightness of the stretch ceiling is reached immediately after all lighting in the room is turned on.
A small disadvantage of halogen products is that they emit an exceptionally warm yellow light. In addition, according to professionals, such bulbs are not recommended to be installed in low rooms.
Energy saving
Recently, energy-saving light bulbs are considered one of the most demanded. As their name suggests, they save energy. This means that they have a longer service life than, for example, conventional options. The advantages of such products include the following:
- the energy consumption of such products is considered minimal;
- almost all options correspond not only to European, but also to international quality standards;
- such products are ideal for stretch ceilings, since overheating of the canvas is impossible due to low heat generation;
- such lamps do not have the so-called "flare effect" behind the ceiling, while in other options it is most often noted;
- when choosing energy-saving lamps, you do not have to reduce the design of the main canvas.
The disadvantages of such lamps include a meager selection of varieties of energy-saving products. In addition, they do not warm up immediately after being switched on, and this may take some time. Also, many buyers are not at all happy with their high price.
LED
Professionals recommend choosing LED bulbs only for spacious rooms with a large area. Such products are suitable for stretch ceilings in a variety of rooms. They will look equally good in bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchens. Diode products have the following advantages:
- They look great on a flat surface of a matte or glossy stretch ceiling. With their help, you can create uniform lighting even in a huge room.
- These bulbs have a very long lifespan.
- With the help of LEDs, zoning is often done in large studio apartments or living rooms.
The disadvantages, of course, include the relatively high price of the products. But it does not stop many buyers from making a purchase.
Which is better?
This is not to say that some bulbs are better than others, because each of the varieties has its own advantages and disadvantages. So, for example, if you do not want to constantly change lamps, then purchase energy-saving options. Of course, they are more expensive than conventional incandescent lamps, but they also last longer.
To create beautiful and unusual lighting, you can choose LED bulbs that can be placed in original fixtures. But to create colored lighting, be sure to pay attention to the halogen options.
If you do not want excessive flickering, then, of course, feel free to choose diodes. The choice should be completely based on the client's preferences and financial capabilities.
Experts will recommend that you purchase high-quality and expensive options, but sometimes even the most ordinary lamps can be purchased for the first time. Perhaps they will not so gracefully emphasize all the beauty of the stretch ceiling, but the lighting from them will definitely not be worse.
Useful Tips
To correctly install and position light bulbs on stretch ceilings, you should listen to the opinion of experts:
- Many bulbs are very easy to install on your own without the need for professional help. As for the correct placement, everything is a little more complicated here than it might seem at first glance.
- Before placing miniature light bulbs on a stretch ceiling, it is very important not to forget about the very purpose of a particular room. So, for example, in bedrooms, dimmed light is predominantly created for the greatest comfort, but bathrooms and kitchens are illuminated as brightly as possible.
- Don't forget about natural light, too. If the room has a lot of windows, then such a room does not require a lot of artificial light. In order to beautifully and competently distribute the lamps on the stretch ceiling, you can use ready-made schemes, or you can turn on your own imagination and bring to life the most unusual idea.
- With the correct arrangement of different types of lamps, do not forget about the shape of the room. Long and narrow rooms and corridors should be emphasized differently from, for example, spacious halls and living rooms.
- In addition to spot lighting, a chandelier is often placed on a stretch ceiling, which allows you to get high-quality main lighting. Do not forget to select small lamps and bulbs for them according to the design of the chandelier. In addition, spot lighting is placed at a certain distance from the main one.
- Mostly the chandelier is in the center, and small lamps are at the edges.
Power
You should not choose the highest wattage bulbs, especially when it comes to incandescent bulbs. Such lighting products can easily damage the stretch ceiling.
The maximum power of a particular type of light bulb is permissible only if the products are at a certain distance from the ceiling itself, that is, there is an appropriate indent that corresponds to safety precautions.
Remember that not all types of fixtures are suitable for stretch canvases. These include:
- Internal. Bulbs in such products are located in the plane of the ceiling itself.
- Outdoor … The bulbs are placed outside.
- Overhead ceiling options. In this version, the bulbs are placed as close to the ceiling as possible.
Calculation of the quantity per footage
To create comfortable lighting in the room, you should place small bulbs 1-2 m apart. You can calculate the preliminary number of necessary lamps and bulbs, as well as their detailed placement per square meter, on paper. So you will clearly understand that there are enough light sources on the stretch ceiling.
Non-standard light bulb distribution may depend on unusual design ideas. In this case, the calculation will be done differently.
Replacement
Sooner or later, the moment comes when you need to replace old diodes or light bulbs. It is not difficult to change them, but you should not neglect the basic safety rules. Be sure to turn off the power before installing any lamp. The replacement should be carried out as carefully as possible so as not to damage the stretch ceiling and decorative lamps.
Be sure to choose a stable support that will be the easiest for you to replace the product.
Design options
An unusual design can be obtained if the spot lighting is originally placed on a stretch ceiling. You can do this yourself or by inviting a specialist.
The main lighting can be completely replaced by spot lighting. To do this, small lamps with bulbs can be placed on the ceiling in the form of some kind of figure. This is a great alternative to a bulky chandelier.
If you have a light ceiling, then the number of bulbs can be reduced, but on dark ceilings, you should place as many miniature lamps as possible. On a dark ceiling, you can bring to life the luxurious design of the "starry sky".
Of course, such a stretch light-transmitting ceiling should be trusted only by professionals who can choose the right interior lighting for it. It can be difficult to recreate it yourself.
Each variant of the arrangement of small lamps on a stretch ceiling is unique. Double lighting looks very original. Especially when decorative colored LED backlighting is created in a circle.
Be sure to pay attention to stretch ceilings with a thin LED strip around the perimeter of the room. This kind of lighting can be a great option for a spacious living room, hallway or kitchen. Moreover, the design of such lighting can be performed both on a single-tier and on a two-tier stretch ceiling.
Mirrored surfaces in bathrooms can be complemented by miniature LED fixtures that perfectly reflect this type of surface and make it more visible and attractive.
Examples in the interior
In modern interiors of studio apartments, both matte and glossy stretch ceilings look very beneficial. They are often supplemented with linear LED luminaires. Linear lighting in modern design is perfect for corridors and spacious hallways.
Stretch two-level ceilings with a combination of two contrasting colors are also very "fond" of beautiful lighting. They look most advantageous with spotlights, especially when it comes to minimalism or hi-tech styles. In addition, this type of luminaire, which gives a directional stream of light from lamps, can also be used in classic interiors.
Today, many office spaces choose diffuser panels as their full lighting, which are very popular. And often in various offices you can find contour lighting with lamps built into the ceiling, the arrangement of which is subject to certain rules.
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