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External dimensions of chandeliers
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Features of choice depending on the height of the ceiling
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Low ceilings
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3 meters ceilings
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What power of the bulbs are needed for a chandelier
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Calculation formula
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Types of lamps
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The choice of a chandelier depending on the type of ceiling
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Concrete
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Stretch
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Gypsum cardboard
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Forms of chandeliers
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Interior color and ceiling lighting design
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Chandelier in the hall decorated in dark colors
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List in the living room with a light interior
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Photos of examples of different chandeliers in the interior
External dimensions of chandeliers
The parameters of chandeliers differ in different characteristics – height, depth, width. It is worth noting that instead of width, manufacturers often mention the diameter, in this case it is the same.
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The height is meant the value from the mounting site to the lowest part of the lamp in a limbo. Thus, this parameter also includes a cable, a chain or other mounting elements.
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There is also the concept of the minimum height, which includes the size of the structure without fasteners. This parameter is indicated because a number of lamps can have an adjustable height. When only one height parameter is written, it is most likely fixed.
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The width of the chandelier is often designated as a diameter.
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The depth is also an important parameter. With this characteristic, everything is not simple. If in a symmetrical structure this parameter coincides with the width, then otherwise it has a different meaning.
Features of choice depending on the height of the ceiling
It is necessary to take the maximum value of the height of the chandelier. Do not forget that even long mounts are not always amenable to adjustment. So, hard legs do not have such an opportunity.
Having taken the maximum height of the device from the height of the ceiling in the living room, you will get a distance from the lower point of the lamp to the floor. It is generally accepted that for the comfort of residents this parameter should be at least 190 centimeters. Otherwise, households or guests at home can accidentally touch the chandelier in careless movements.
Another option for calculating the permissible height of the chandelier is its correspondence to the distance from the ceiling to the top of the door. Most often, the openings have a height of two meters. Ideally, it is better not to hope only for calculations, but to “try on” the lamp for yourself before installing it.
Important: do not forget to supplement the source of central lighting with additional devices – sconces, floor lamps, LED structures or other similar models.
Low ceilings
According to sanitary standards, the ceilings in the living room should be located at least 2.5 meters from the floor. This requirement may not be observed, especially if hinged structures are installed in the hall that steal precious centimeters. Then the choice should fall on simpler lighting devices. The best option is chandeliers per lamp that will take no more than 35 centimeters. There are flat chandeliers in stores, the height of which is several centimeters.
Important: when creating lighting in the room, you need to rely on the plan of its situation. Consider where what furniture is worth, and then the circle of search for models is narrowed.
3 meters ceilings
In the hall with high ceilings, luxurious chandeliers are not just appropriate, but are the best solution. In a large -sized room there should be a powerful source of central light. The legs are permissible more than half a meter and complex shapes, including asymmetric.
Important: high ceilings are very beautiful, but they require the use of powerful lamps that give one and a half times more light.
What power of the bulbs are needed for a chandelier
There is a formula that allows you to choose the optimal power of incandescent elements for a particular room. It is necessary to know the parameters of the room and determine how much W should have for every square of its area.
Calculation formula
According to SNiP 23-05-95, in the hall this value is 20. The power of the lamp in the living room can be obtained by multiplying the number of squares in the room by 20.
In rare cases, the height of the room must also be used in the calculations. This must be done when the ceilings in it are above 3 meters. The light in such rooms is partially “eaten”, so the result must be multiplied by another one and a half. So, in a twenty -meter room with ceilings of 3.5 meters, the total number will be 600 watts. That is how much light should give out all the lamps of incandescent of the chandelier in total so that there are no dark corners. However, part of the functions of the chandelier can be conveyed to additional lamps.
Important: the documentation for the device should indicate the power of the light bulbs for which it is designed. Find it yourself or ask the consultant.
Types of lamps
Popular incandescent lamps have alternatives today-halogen, LED, LED lamps. They produce different volumes of light. Hagogue is more than one and a half times more productive, fluorescent – five times, and LEDs completely reduce electricity costs to 95 percent.
Important: there are chandeliers that “steal” light. For example, dark plafones from some materials. It is better to buy lamps for them immediately in the store, after consulting with the seller.
It is not necessary to use light bulbs of the same type for all lamps. Some devices require the use of models that do not heat up, for others this indicator is not of fundamental importance.
Important: do not forget about different sizes of cartridges. Basically, the sizes of E27, E14 are used in chandeliers, but there are those that will then be difficult to replace in view of their inaccessibility in stores. It is best to opt for cartridges made of thermoplastic, ceramics.
Before buying a lamp, make simple calculations:
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Determine the power necessary for your living room;
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Select a chandelier and other lighting devices;
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Divide the total power into all lamps:
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Select a light bulb for each of them, taking into account what power the lamp is designed for;
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Check the light of the selected bulbs before the purchase (white, yellow).
The choice of a chandelier depending on the type of ceiling
Different ceiling structures require compliance with some nuances.
Concrete
The best way to attach a chandelier is the method of direct installation to the plate. This applies to ceiling and suspended structures. So your lamp will be mounted as reliable as possible. There are no problems with a concrete ceiling in this regard and any bulbs and structures are suitable for it.
Stretch
If the living room is installed in the living room, it is recommended to choose a lighting device with LED and fluorescent light bulbs. With other types, you need to be careful: the power of halogen lamps should not exceed 35 watts, and simple – 40 watts. They need to be placed in the distance from the ceiling, no less than 20 centimeters, and only if the plafones are turned down or look on the sides. When horns look up, the distance to the canvas should be at least 40 centimeters at all.
Gypsum cardboard
Drywall today is not so popular in the design of the ceiling, but if it is your case, then it is worth considering some recommendations for choosing a chandelier. Do not install a lamp heavier than 5 kilograms. Pay attention to lightweight models that are just suitable for such cases.
Forms of chandeliers
The best solution for the square hall is a round ceiling lamp. Rectangular rooms will look better if you install several elements in the line.
Interior color and ceiling lighting design
This or that design of the fixtures can advantageously emphasize the situation of the hall. To do this, it is important to take into account the color scheme of the room.
Chandelier in the hall decorated in dark colors
It is known that dark surfaces do not reflect light very well. This feature plays not for the benefit. Ideally, in this case, it is worth purchasing a chandelier with numerous plafones or using additional lighting sources to the maximum. But in such an interior, a complex crystal model will look very impressive.
Tip: Plafs looking apart and up, scatter the light. The large living room will win if the chandeliers are presented in the chandelier, directed down – this will purposefully illuminate individual sections.
List in the living room with a light interior
Depending on the chosen model of the lamp, electric light can make its situation even more airy and harmonious, and can become a bright accent.
Tip: in such a room, the ceiling lights to the sides will visually expand the area. This is a great way to at least visually add the spaciousness to small living rooms.
Photos of examples of different chandeliers in the interior
Important: the main thing is that the ceiling in a room with a chic chandelier, clinging views, be equally ideal. Otherwise, his bumps will be striking.
The laconic lamp on one bulb will successfully fit into the modern minimalist interior.
An unusual ceiling lamp in the style of geometry can effectively highlight the area above the coffee table.
In the modern style, the use of classic chandeliers of a traditional model with elegant suspensions is not excluded.
A metal ceiling lamp in a modern style can complement the interior of a laconic living room, which uses the same conceptual furniture.
Black plafones are able to give a pleasant to the eye a soft, multiple light, and the greatest functionality can take on sofites.
The chandelier in the form of a bizarre designer structure can become the center of the composition in the room with a minimum of the situation and decor.
LED square square lamps from two tiers in a bright interior look spectacular
A suspended metal chandelier without ceiling can harmoniously fit into even a classic interior.
