Kitchen chandeliers

Modern technologies allow you to create chandeliers of various colors and styles. Thanks to this, in any kitchen you can create a unique design, while making the kitchen space as comfortable and convenient as possible. However, when choosing a chandelier, you must adhere to some rules that will allow not to be mistaken.

Lighting devices can be divided into types, taking into account the type of construction, method of attachment:

1. Suspended devices - consist of one or several plafonds, which are held on a cord, chain or string. Usually for the kitchen pick up a chandelier with a lampshade, which is located in the middle of the ceiling. For a small room a single lamp is enough, and for a large room you will have to install additional devices.
2. Ceiling products - well fit into a small space with low ceilings. The ceiling of this lamp must be either translucent or completely transparent. The color of the ceiling can be any, as well as its shape. Designers offer to hang a chandelier in the kitchen in the form of a ship, wheel or other unusual geometric shape. The main thing is that it should illuminate the space as well as possible.
3. Classic options - different luxurious views. They have clear lines, ceiling can be decorated with patterns.

Depending on the style of the kitchen interior, there are several areas of chandeliers:

• In classic lamps valued sophistication, beauty. That is why they do not cease to be popular and are suitable for the design of kitchen space. in classic style or country style. They can be made of metal, wood or glass. Some models are hung on chains, while others imitate antique lamps with candles.

• For rooms Scandinavian, classic, minimalist, chalet well suited universal chandeliers modern. They differ in restraint of shades, simplicity of forms and designs.

• Chandeliers hi-tech style usually differ in geometric shapes, they are made in cool colors. They are made of metal, glass or plastic, can complement any modern interior.
• Lighting in floristic style different aesthetic designs, which are decorated with twigs, flowers and leaves. They are made of metal or wood, may have glass or plastic inserts. Such products can easily decorate the ceiling surface of the kitchen in the style of Provence, country or classics.

• For kitchen space Neoclassical or country style luxury glass chandeliers fit "Tiffany". They are decorated with stained glass painting or mosaic of colored glass.
• Lamps loft style differ rather rough design. Some models have a vintage look, some products look like street lamps.

• Minimalism differs in severity and conciseness - without bright accents.Calm colors and simple geometric shapes are suitable for the design of rooms in high-tech, loft and Scandinavian styles.
• Conventional chandeliers in ecostyle made from natural materials. This may be organza or wood, paper, textiles. Artificial petals, branches, leaves and pebbles will help to fix the lamps.

The lamp in the kitchen should not only illuminate the space, but also create a cozy, pleasant atmosphere. The workplace should be light enough not only to cook on it, but also to eat.

Designers suggest using the following tricks:

• To save electricity and at the same time make the most efficient use of lighting, you will need a device with adjustable light modes.
• For rooms with a small window, it is especially important to arrange artificial lighting that will not tire the eyes. The luminaire should have halogen, fluorescent or incandescent lamps, the power of which should be sufficient for bright lighting.
• The lighter the room, the less bright light bulbs will be needed to illuminate the space.
• For a very large kitchen you need bright lighting, so it’s best to purchase multi-track pendant lights. For a small room fit and odnorozhkovaya lamp.
• Properly selected lighting devices will help to zone the room. You can select the work surface and place of eating, placing the main lighting device above the table. Above the working surface you can install spotlights.
• For a combined kitchen-dining room you need to choose a pair of chandeliers with an elevator. In this case, the lighting device above the dining area should have more power than the luminaire above the working surface.
• Modern kitchen does not always need a large chandelier. It is enough to light the bar counter with a wall lamp, and install hidden ceiling lights above the working area.

The lower the ceiling in the kitchen, the better the chandelier should be. Since the low-lying lamp will be clearly visible, it should look perfect both from the inside and the outside:

• If the room has high ceilings, then the lamp does not necessarily have to choose from quality materials. Just hang crystal or glass chandelier.
• The kitchen space is characterized by increased pollution, so the chandelier should not be too branded. Better to choose glass or plastic option.
• Forged models collect too much dust, so they will have to be cleaned often. The disadvantage of cleaning is that the wrought-iron chandelier has curves and curls.
• Glass and plastic lamps simple shapes are perfect for the kitchen. They are easy to care for, they give a bright enough light.
• But paper lamps for the kitchen should be chosen with special care, since they do not tolerate moisture, it is difficult to take care of them. They are suitable only for kitchens with high ceilings.
• Wood devices must be covered with a double layer of varnish so that over time they will not crack.

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