Design of stretch ceilings with spotlights

The ceiling in the decoration of the room plays the same important role as the floorand walls. When the ceiling surface changes, the space of the room fundamentally changes. To date, the most popular and popular is the design of stretch ceilings with spotlights. At its budget price, this option has many advantages. Due to the variety of colors and textures, you can create a unique design, and properly selected lighting - will add uniqueness to the layout of your premises. Consider what to look for in order to win a room of any layout and size when installing stretch ceilings.

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Let there be light!

When planning lighting, it is necessary to adhere to several rules that will help you improve the ergonomics of the room:

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

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

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Types of spot lighting

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

Installation method

The installation method distinguishes such variants

Luminaires with fastening above the ceiling level

They are mounted above the ceiling, which gives the impression that the light is radiated by the entire surface.

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

In addition to beauty, this design has several drawbacks, which should be taken into account:

• When installing such lighting, remember that the light emitted will be slightly muted. This is due to the fact that the lamp is located above the surface of the stretch ceiling.
• In this version, only energy saving lamps or LEDs are used.

Important! When planning lighting in a room, always take into account the fact that there is no ventilation between the "draft" and "new" ceilings.

Fixtures that are fixed to the ceiling level

The mounting 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 dissipate, and the efficiency of the lamp is much higher.

This type of installation also has its drawbacks:

• When selecting lamps, it is necessary to limit the power to 35 W.
• Since the power of the lamps should be lowered, they do not fit the voltage of 220 volts. This means that you will also need to purchase a step-down transformer.

Fixtures installed below the tension ceiling level

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

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

Light distribution

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

1. Swivel lamps. They are designed for zoning rooms on functional areas or focusing on certain details of the interior.
2. Non-rotating. In this case, only the area that is under the lamp is illuminated. If you want to focus on something or zoning the room, you should think about it before installation.

Type of lamps

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

• Incandescent lamps. The name was obtained because of the presence of a tungsten filament, which is located in the flask. For a stretch ceiling with spotlights it is best to purchase lamps with a matte finish. They evenly scatter light and do not get very hot, which is very important. The working cycle of the luminescence is 1000 hours.

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

• Halogen lamps. They are similar to incandescent lamps, but inside they have a buffer gas. Thanks to him, this kind of lamps can be of different sizes and shapes. This means that you will receive a quality glow, while the light source will harmoniously fit into the design of your room. The working cycle of the luminescence is 4000 hours.

Important! This type of lamp should only be installed in gloves. This is due to the fact that the surface of the quartz glass can remain sebum, which leads to crystallization and destruction of the product.

• LED Bulb. Their peculiarity is that they consist of a large number of LEDs assembled in one bundle. Unlike previous versions, the LED lamp operates on a direct current, therefore it emits a constant light flux. When mounting, please note that this lamp is connected via a DC transformer. On operational properties, halogen lamps also outperform their "relatives".The resource of continuous glow is 5 years.

Important! As for the energy consumed, it is half the amount of halogen, and in five - incandescent lamps.

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

Important! Using the use of fillers, such as argon or neon, creates a color glow of fluorescent fixtures. This property and explains their use in lighting the ceiling space, because they create streams of light of different colors. And this is one of the most interesting solutions for the design of stretch ceilings with spotlights.

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Requirements for spotlights

When choosing spotlights for stretch ceilings, always consider the requirements that it must meet:

• The lighting power should be high enough.
• Low heating level.
• Compliance with the required decorative properties and overall design.
• Correct location along the perimeter of the ceiling.

Important! Do not fill the ceiling with a large number of lamps. This looks unaesthetic, and may lead to damage to the surface. If you want to make the whole accent on the ceiling, then pay attention to the "dancing" lights. 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 already mentioned, spot lighting not only carries the function of supplying the light flux, but also supports the overall design of the room, emphasizes the necessary accents. Therefore, when designing stretch ceilings with spotlights it is very important not to overdo with their number, because a lot is not always good.

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

1. Always keep in mind that the lamp is pointing vertically down. The area of ​​its illumination is about 1.5-2 sq. Km.meter. To know the quantity you need, the total area of ​​the room should be divided by 2.
2. When selecting the places where the fixtures will be located, one should take into account the number of windows in the room. If the room is light, then a large number 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 consider that in this case sometimes you have to turn on the light and in the middle of the day.
4. If the design allows and the area of ​​the room, make lighting different. Multi-level lamps will create a uniform soft ceiling glow.
5. You should also consider the color palette of the room decoration. If the design of the room is dark tones, you will need additional lighting, if light - you need to do the minimum 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 the design of the room, in addition to properly selected lighting, the design of the stretch ceiling is of great importance.

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Popular ways to create tension ceilings with spotlights

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

• single-level;
• multilevel;
• step type.

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

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

Advantages:

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

Important! Installation of single-level tension ceilings does not require preliminary alignment of the "rough" surface.

• Thanks to this type of construction, you can hide all the flaws of the old ceiling surface.
• Low cost in relation to other structures.
• Do not require much space, so you suffer a small loss in height.
• Large range of choices that will suit any style interior design.
• Resistant to moisture.
• Have a long service life.
• Very simple and undemanding in care.

Disadvantages of

In addition to the advantages, there are some drawbacks that should be considered when installing this design:

1. The fragility of the web, which can easily be 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 canvas may be sagging.

One-level stretched ceiling with lighting

This design option is one of the most popular. In the design of the stretch ceiling uses a special LED strip, it is it allows you to create a variety of luminous patterns. When you turn off the light, the ceiling looks very trite and simple. But when you turn on the toggle switch everything changes dramatically. Your ceiling will shine with different patterns. The secret is that the LED strip is installed on the inside of the structure.

Important! With this version of design you can realize your every imagination. For example, the illusion of lightning. Set the stretch ceiling dark blue, and tape the lightning.

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

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

Two-tone design of a single-level ceiling

Two-color design is an excellent solution to hide all the shortcomings of your ceiling. Thanks to this design your ceiling will look natural and original.

The installation of a two-tone stretch ceiling solves many problems in the interior:

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

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

Combined design

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

Important! Experimenting with colors and their quantity, be careful not to create one big blurry blot on the ceiling!

One-level ceiling in the bedroom

When choosing a stretch ceiling for a bedroom, stop your attention on a single-level. In addition, this option is ideal for a room with even a small area, in the bedroom it will look neat and unobtrusive, and the spotlight will add brightness.

It is very important when choosing the color range of canvases for the design of a bedroom to consider some rules:

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

Important! Discard the dark color scheme, as it acts depressingly.

Installation of a single-level

structure Installation of this type of construction is very quick. If you take into account all the work, starting with the measurements, ending with the 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, with observance of all rules and techniques, two people are needed.

So, let's consider the whole algorithm step by step:

• Preparation. At this stage, make all the necessary markup.

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

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

Important! In order for the ceiling surface to be level, do not forget to use the level.

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

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