Pendant lights

Without lamps there can be no room in the apartment or private house. Modern manufacturers produce a lot of lighting fixtures of different designs and modifications, so you can choose the right option for any conditions. Today we will talk about popular pendant lights.

Currently, many designers, composing a beautiful and harmonious interior, turn to the allocation of certain areas of the room with the help of light rays. For such purposes, ideal fixture fixtures. These lights are attached to the ceiling using special chains, cables or strong rods, which are most often made of metal.

As a rule, modern pendant lamps have excellent practical characteristics and attractive design. They look harmonious in many interiors and often perform the function of the final design stroke.

Such lighting devices are multi-tasking. They can be used for both internal and external lighting. In the second case, the pendant lamp is ideal for arranging a veranda or gazebo in the courtyard of a private house. Such devices can be met even in reputable offices. Work under such a lighting device will be much more convenient and comfortable.

Luminaires with suspended structures are not suitable for all rooms, especially when it comes to models with large and bulky shades. Such options are much less common than compact models, but experts do not recommend installing them in small rooms with a low ceiling.

Suspended chandelier able to visually reduce the already modest spacetherefore, it is necessary to select such a device very carefully. You can install different light bulbs in these lights, be it an economical LED or bright halogen variants.

Such lighting devices are multi-tasking.They can be used for both internal and external lighting. In the second case, the pendant lamp is ideal for arranging a veranda or gazebo in the courtyard of a private house. Such devices can be met even in reputable offices. Work under such a lighting device will be much more convenient and comfortable.

Luminaires with suspended structures are not suitable for all rooms, especially when it comes to models with large and bulky shades. Such options are much less common than compact models, but Experts do not recommend installing them in small rooms with a low ceiling.

Modern manufacturers produce beautiful and functional lamps of various designs and modifications:

• The most popular today are lighting devices on the ropes. As a rule, a small number of such lamps are used in the interior. With their help, you can divide the available space into separate functional areas. Lamps on the ropes are especially common in cozy kitchens. They can be installed not only above the dining table, but also above the bar counter or tabletop, on which cooking takes place.

• For arranging interiors of different styles, you can choose ceiling lamps. Most often, such products are found in large rooms. They can be safely attributed to the classics, since the lighting devices of such constructions are traditional and are found very often. Modern manufacturers are constantly improving ceiling chandeliers, making them more interesting and attractive. Today, demand is in demand, complete with which there is a remote control.

• You can save space and provide high-quality lighting in the room with recessed fixtures. The main advantage of the built-in models is that most often they slightly protrude above the ceiling surface and do not occupy much free space.

• Recently, it has become very popular. lamps-suspensions. Such products are installed on the ceiling with the help of special transition tubes or chains, stylized for a particular style of the surrounding interior. As a rule, such specimens are purchased for larger premises, since they extend beyond the ceiling surface, going down a certain distance.

• You can add an interesting zest to the interior using triple pendant lights. Often these products are mounted above certain functional areas in the room. For example, if we are talking about an island table in a spacious kitchen, then we can similarly divide its surface into a dining area and a cooking area.

• In the interiors, made in a modern style, the best choice would be lamps with long hanger. With the help of such elements you can effectively emphasize a stylish interior and make it more organic.

• To create a truly luxurious and rich setting you can use multi-layered cascading chandeliers. Similar designs have different types of fasteners: both ceiling and suspended. Most often, these spectacular devices are made of glass or expensive crystal, characterized by a unique play of light.

• Not to mention popular LED lamps. Such models are rarely used as the main lighting device in the room. First of all, LED lamps play the role of attractive decorative elements and additional lighting devices.

• Today in the market of lighting devices there are not only classical single, but also double fixtures. Such designs consist of two LED bulbs, located at a short distance from each other and located in one compact frame.
• Multifunctional and convenient to use are modern. adjustable models of lamps. The main advantage of such models is that their luminous flux can be redirected in any direction you want.

• LED and fluorescent lamps are often equipped with simple linear fixtures. Externally, these devices resemble uncomplicated glowing lines (hence the name). Most often, such devices are installed on the surface of the ceiling. They look harmoniously not only in residential, but also in industrial and office premises.

Today you can make a home in absolutely any way that the owners will like. In order for the ensemble to be more harmonious and attractive, there must be details in it that are ideally suited to each other.

If you prefer more original and non-trivial interiors, you can use the original pendant chandeliers of unusual shapes.

For example, a refined design with suspensions, made in the form of a candle (or several candles) is capable of creating a romantic and mysterious atmosphere in the corresponding interior. Similar options are made of various materials, but the most attractive and elegant are the lamps made of metal with an artificially aged surface or models of fine matte bronze.

Simple, but attractive design has a lamp-plate. Such varieties look harmonious in industrial, modern and even vintage ensembles. Lights-plates have open designs. Often, these models are set to highlight a specific area in the room.

One of the most common are plain closed lamps with round shades. As a rule, such devices emit a soft and pleasant light that makes the atmosphere more comfortable and warm. Round hanging models look attractive in many ensembles. They can be supplemented with both modern and classic interior. The main thing is to pay special attention to the decorative elements of the lamp, if any.

Fashion luscious are concise models with round shades of transparent or frosted glass. Such options look very fresh and airy, especially if you add interiors to them,made in bright and cool colors.

Give the interior a special chic, you can turn to ultramodern and fashionable square lamps. Such models are distinguished by ideal geometric shapes that draw attention to their “right” beauty.

Suspended square lamps can be used to complement a variety of rooms. It can be a spacious living room, kitchen, bedroom, hallway and even a bathroom.

More impressive appearance of the lamps have, in which there is a wide rounded lampshade. Most often, these parts have bright and neutral colors that look nice and soft. For example, in the conditions of a kitchen, lamps with pendants with large white lampshades will look best. With the help of such details you can refresh or complete the ensemble.

Modern consumers have the opportunity to create an interior in absolutely any stylistic direction. To do this, the stores have all the necessary components:

• For high-tech and progressive ensemble modern hi-tech style It is recommended to select pendant lamps made of metal. The material can be shiny, matte or chrome. You can purchase options not only simple and uncomplicated, but also futuristic forms.

• As for the graceful Art Nouveau, it will look best with lamps with pendants, complemented by elegant lampshades or shades with spectacular wavy and curved features.

• In more fanciful and pompous environments pendant lamps, executed in an aristocratic and rich vein, will look harmoniously. For example, it can be an elegant device in the form of a large candlestick decorated with gold leaf and rich ornaments.

• Luminaries with suspensions look no less attractive and expensive. in classic style. Similar options differ in reserved luxury. Most often, classical and neoclassical products are made from natural and high-quality materials. It can be natural wood, bronze and other similar raw materials.

• Popular loft style not afraid of experiments.Composing such an interior, you can give free rein to your imagination and safely move aside traditional and dull design solutions. In such ensembles pendant lamps organically look asymmetric. You can also give preference to the correct geometric options.

If you want to create a beautiful and thoughtful interior in all respects, then you should take into account the colors of the lighting device. As a rule, the shade of the body of the chandelier is selected in accordance with the color decision of the main interior. Bright red, orange and yellow copies can be installed only in the settings of the corresponding tone.

Classic colors are black, gray, white and brown. These options look great in many interiors. However, it is necessary to highlight fashionable interiors in the style of hi-tech or minimalism.In such ensembles, lamps of classic shades will look perfect.

Hanging lamps on metal bases or cables with transparent shades are very popular today. Such copies will be combined with almost any paint.

Suspended structures can have a variety of dimensions. There are miniature specimens, which are often installed in large quantities in the same area.

Larger options with suspensions can be used as the main lighting, but here the planning of the room plays an important role. Such devices are not recommended for use in small-sized premises, since they take up more space than traditional ceiling options and can visually reduce the already small space.

Modern pendant lamps are made of different materials. They differ from each other in performance, durability and, of course, in appearance.

In the first place on the environment are wooden appliances. Even in the process of heating such products do not emit harmful substances and are absolutely safe for the health of the whole family.

However, acquiring such a lamp should not forget that it requires special care. Natural wood should be treated from time to time with special protective agents to prevent it from cracking and losing the brightness of the color.

The most durable and durable are metal models. They are not subject to mechanical damage and physical wear and tear, therefore, they remain marketable for many years. From this material are made and point models.

The most fragile, but incredibly elegant are glass and crystal models. Crystal has a higher cost, but its beautiful image justifies the price. Only this material has a unique play of light during operation of the lamp. Glass options are not only transparent. Recently frosted and products decorated with multi-colored stained-glass windows are in great demand. Such models are more expensive than plain colorless specimens and look much brighter.

Today, there are many companies from different countries on the market that produce high-quality and beautiful hanging chandeliers. Among them it is worth to highlight the manufacturers of Germany, Italy, Spain and Russia.

Particular attention should be paid to well-known Italian brands that are leaders in this field. Lighting devices manufactured under the brands of these manufacturers combine the highest quality and exquisite design performance.

Often, hanging lamps from Italy are decorated with various decorative elements. But it should be noted that these products are quite expensive. The high price of Italian lamps due to their unsurpassed performance.

If you are looking for a suitable kitchen lamp or bar counter option, then you should pay attention to the usual device with a round or cone-shaped open canopy.With the help of such products it is possible to intelligently divide the space into separate functional areas and provide sufficient illumination of the territory.

In the bedroom you can hang and something more elegant and cozy. It can be a pendant chandelier in the form of an exquisite candlestick or a fashionable square model.

Square luminaires can be installed in almost any room. This may be a living room, bedroom, hallway or ceiling in the bathroom.

In the nursery you should not have too fragile lamps. A child during the game may accidentally hit the hanging chandelier or hit the ball with it, which will lead to its breakdown or fall.

For more tips on choosing a lamp, see below.

Lamps must be installed in accordance with the wiring diagram.

First you need to calculate the power wiring. This can be done by adding in one number all the data on the energy consumption of the device. Then you need to select and isolate the cable, since in each luminaire it is necessary to lead a wire of a certain thickness. After that, you need to check the possibility of lighting of individual sections.And only then can the chandelier be installed.

Large rounded ceiling lamps in black on the ropes will look impressive in a snow-white dining room over a glossy black table and metal chairs with soft, light-colored seats.

Drop-shaped light fixtures on metal frames can be installed in the living room in a loft-style, with an accent brick wall and floors, finished with a bright laminate. Put a beige-colored corner leather sofa in this room, two dark chocolate chairs and lay a rectangular carpet on the floor.

Silver pendant lamps can be installed on both sides of the bed in a special niche. Finish this bedroom with white textured plaster, and lay a brown laminate on the floor. In such an environment will look like a chocolate bed with white linen, beige floor carpet and curtains with diamond-shaped patterns of dark colors.