Design of stretch ceilings with spotlights

The ceiling in the design of the premises plays the same important role as the floor and walls. When changing the ceiling surface, the space of the room also fundamentally changes. To date, the most popular and sought-after is the design of suspended ceilings with spotlights. With its budget price, this design option has a lot of advantages. Due to the variety of colors and textures, you can create a unique design, and well-chosen lighting will add uniqueness to the layout of your room. Consider what to pay attention to advantageously design a room of any layout and size when installing suspended ceilings.

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Let there be light!

Getting started with planning lighting, you must adhere to several rules that will help you improve the ergonomics of the room:

1. There should be uniform lighting in the room.
2. Choose not too bright lamps, as their light can irritate the eyes.
3. Lighting should not distort colors.

Important! Spotlights for stretch ceilings play not only the role of a beautiful decor. Due to the fact that they scatter or concentrate light in certain places, you can divide the room into functional zones.

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Types of Spot Lighting

In order for you to correctly design the lighting of a stretch ceiling, we consider the varieties of spotlights that are suitable for these structures.

Installation method

The installation method distinguishes between such options

Lamps with mounting above the ceiling

They are mounted above the ceiling, thereby creating the impression that light is emitted from the entire surface.

Important! This type of spotlight is used to create the effect of "starry sky".

In addition to beauty, this design has several disadvantages that should be taken into account:

• When installing such lighting, it should be remembered that the emitted light will be slightly dimmed. This is due to the fact that the lamp is located above the surface of the stretch ceiling.
• This option is used exclusively energy-saving lamps or LEDs.

Important! When planning indoor lighting, always consider that there is no ventilation between the “draft” and “new” ceilings.

Lamps that are mounted at the ceiling level

Installation takes place in the bracket so that the lamp is in the same plane with the ceiling. Unlike the previous installation method, in this case the light does not scatter, and the efficiency of the lamp is much higher.

This type of installation also has its drawbacks:

• When choosing lamps, you need to be limited to 35 watts.
• Since the power of the lamps should be lowered, a voltage of 220 volts is not suitable for them. This means that you will also need to purchase a step-down transformer.

Luminaires installed below the level of a stretch ceiling

They are mounted so as to protrude above the surface of the ceiling. This installation option is the most profitable. The luminaires work in such a way that the light loss is minimal, and the efficiency is maximum.

Important! If you decide to choose this installation option, when purchasing bulbs, you should consider their power and the voltage used.

Light distribution

Depending on how you want the light distributed throughout the room, the design of suspended ceilings with spotlights can be as follows:

1. Rotary lamps. They are intended for zoning the room into functional areas or focusing on certain interior details.
2. Fixed In this case, only the area under the lamp is illuminated. If you want to focus on something or zoning the room, you should think about it before installing.

Lamp type

This classification should prevail when forming the design of lighting a stretch ceiling. After all, it is very important to choose a light bulb so that it not only fits the selected lamp, but also meets all the parameters. So what are the options?

• Incandescent lamps. They got their name due to the presence of a tungsten filament, which is located in the bulb. For a stretch ceiling with spotlights, it is best to purchase lamps with a matte finish. They evenly scatter light and do not heat up much, which is very important. The glow cycle is 1000 hours.

Important! This type of lamp is installed in open and closed types of lamps. They have only one drawback - this is a rather large size, which does not always fit harmoniously into the interior.

• Halogen lamps. They are similar to incandescent lamps, only inside they have buffer gas. Thanks to him, this type of lamp can be of different sizes and shapes. This means that you will receive a high-quality glow, while the light source will harmoniously fit into the design of your room. The glow cycle is 4,000 hours.

Important! This type of lamp should only be installed with gloves on. This is due to the fact that skin fat may remain on the surface of the quartz glass, which leads to crystallization and destruction of the product.

• LED bulbs. Their feature is that they consist of a large number of LEDs assembled in a single beam. Unlike the previous versions, the LED lamp works from a constant current, therefore it emits a constant light flux. When mounting, it should be borne in mind that this bulb is connected through a DC transformer. In terms of performance, halogen lamps also surpass their "relatives". The resource of continuous luminescence is 5 years.

Important! As for the energy consumed, it is half as much as halogen, and five as incandescent.

• Fluorescent lamps. The main advantage is that their light is as close to daylight as possible. This is because the inner side is covered with a phosphor. This material converts UV radiation that comes from an inert gas that fills the volume of a lamp.

Important! Using fillers such as argon or neon creates a colored glow of fluorescent lights. This property explains their use in highlighting the ceiling space, because they create streams of light of various colors. And this is one of the most interesting decisions in the design of suspended ceilings with spotlights.

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Spotlight Requirements

When choosing a spotlight for stretch ceilings, you should always take into account the requirements that it must meet:

• Lighting power should be high enough.
• Low heat.
• Compliance with required decorative properties and overall design.
• Correct location around the perimeter of the ceiling.

Important! Do not fill the ceiling with a large amount of light. This looks unaesthetic, and can lead to surface damage. If you want to focus on the ceiling, then pay attention to the "dancing" lamps.With their help, you can control and direct the light flux in different directions.

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We make the correct calculation of the number of spotlights

As mentioned earlier, spot lighting not only carries the function of supplying a luminous flux, but also supports the overall design of the room, emphasizes the necessary accents. Therefore, when designing suspended ceilings with spotlights, it is very important not to go too far with their number, because a lot is not always good.

In order to be sure of the right choice, we offer you some tips:

1. Always consider that the lamp is directed vertically downwards. Its lighting area is about 1.5-2 square meters. meter. To know the amount you need, you should divide the total area of ​​the room by 2.
2. When choosing the places where the lamps will be located, the number of windows in the room should be taken into account. If the room is bright, then a large amount is not needed. And vice versa - if the room is small and only one small window, then you will need additional light sources.
3. Always consider the side where the windows go. If the side is sunny, it is also not recommended to weight the structure with a large number of devices. If it’s dark, then keep in mind that in this case sometimes you have to turn on the light in the middle of the day.
4. If design and floor space permit, make the lighting multilevel. Multilevel lamps will create a uniform soft ceiling glow.
5. It is also worth considering the color palette of the room. If the design of the room is in dark tones, you will need additional lighting; if it is light, you should do with a minimal amount.

Important! Glossy shades in the interior decor can reflect light. Therefore, try to set the minimum number of lamps so as not to overload the interior with light.

When creating a room design, in addition to properly selected lighting, the design of a stretch ceiling is of great importance.

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Popular ways to design spotlights

The stretch ceiling is a structure of uniformly stretched fabric between systems of aluminum or plastic profiles. To date, there are several types of designs of this decor:

• single-level;
• multi-level;
• stepped type.

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Single-level ceilings - simplicity, affordability and sophistication in one bottle

The most popular and sought-after type of construction is single-level stretch ceilings. Due to their simplicity and economy, they have become the most bought type of structure.

Benefits:

• Simple installation. Due to its simplicity, the installation of a single-level design takes several hours.

Important! Installation of single-level stretch ceilings does not require prior alignment of the “rough” surface.

• Thanks to this type of design, you can hide all the flaws of the old ceiling surface.
• Low cost in relation to other designs.
• They do not require a lot of space, so you suffer small losses in room height.
• A wide range of choices that will suit any style of interior decoration.
• Resistant to moisture.
• They have a long service life.
• Very simple and undemanding to care for.

disadvantages

In addition to the advantages, there are also disadvantages that should be taken into account when installing this design:

1. The fragility of the canvas, which can be easily damaged.
2. Unsuitable for use in unheated rooms, as they are not designed for low temperatures.
3. If the installation was not carried out correctly, the web may sag.

Backlit single-level stretch ceiling

This design option is one of the most popular. A special LED strip is used in the design of the stretch ceiling, it is it that allows you to create various luminous patterns. When you turn off the light, the ceiling looks very banal and simple.But when you turn on the toggle switch, everything changes dramatically. Your ceiling will shine with various patterns. The secret is that the LED strip is mounted on the inside of the structure.

Important! With this design option, you can realize your every fantasy. For example, the illusion of lightning. Install the stretch ceiling in dark blue, and lay out the zippers with ribbons.

Also, for the formation of patterns, you can use various lamps, lamps and spotlights. The main thing is to combine them correctly.

Important! For the LED strip, the matte surface of the canvas is the best option, since gloss reflects light.

Two-tone single-level ceiling design

Two-tone design is a great solution to hide all the flaws of your ceiling. Thanks to this design, your ceiling will look natural and original.

Installing a two-tone stretch ceiling solves many problems in the interior:

1. Due to the right color scheme, it will match any style of room decoration.
2. You can divide the room into functional zones.
3. Meets the latest requirements of modern trends in the design of premises.

Important! In this design of a spotlight stretch ceiling, you can experiment not only with colors, but also with a matte or glossy texture.

Combined design

This design option is suitable for experimenters. Since not everyone has the opportunity to install complex structures, due to inappropriate premises or budget constraints, the modern market offers you combined single-level stretch ceilings. Here you can experiment with lighting, the most diverse and informal color schemes, the structure of the canvas. Due to the specially selected dividing profile, an even connection of the paintings will be created, creating the effect of a “single ceiling”.

Important! When experimenting with flowers and their number, be careful not to create one big blurry blot on the ceiling!

One-level ceiling in the bedroom

When choosing the design of a stretch ceiling for a bedroom, turn your attention to one-level. In addition to the fact that this option is ideal for rooms with even a small area, in the bedroom it will look neat and unobtrusive, and spot lighting will add brightness.

It is very important when choosing a color scheme of paintings for decorating a bedroom to take into account some rules:

1. The color of the ceiling should harmoniously fit into the overall interior.
2. The palette you choose should have a calming effect.
3. The choice of color of the ceiling should always take into account the age and taste preferences of the owners of the room.

Important! Refuse the dark color scheme, as it is depressing.

Installation of a single-level design

Installation of this type of construction is very fast. If you take into account all the work, from measurements to installation, they will take no more than one day. Despite the ease of installation, one person can not cope on their own. In order for the installation to be of high quality, in compliance with all the rules and techniques, two people are needed.

So, consider the whole algorithm step by step:

• Training. At this stage, all the necessary markup is done.

Important! All work related to lighting and wiring must be completed before installation.

• Installation of fixtures for lighting.
• Installation of baguettes and profiles. They are attached to the wall with dowels and screws.

Important! To keep the ceiling surface level, do not forget to use a level.

• The stretch ceiling canvas is fixed at the corners of the room, then the air is heated to +70 degrees using a heat gun. The heated and softened cloth is fixed in the grooves of the profile - after cooling it will stretch as much as possible.

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Stretch ceilings with spot lighting are not only a squeak of fashion, but also a universal and multifunctional design solution.Thanks to them, you can even make a stylish living room from the smallest room, without incurring high costs. And the use of various colors, textures and lighting options will allow you to make interesting accents and create a cozy atmosphere.