Lighting in the kitchen: choosing a chandelier, installing additional light sources

Content:

• Differences of the lamp and chandelier

• Is it possible to use one chandelier in the kitchen

• Luer for a large and small kitchen

• • Classic chandelier for a room of more than 15 square meters. m.

  • Ceiling chandelier for the kitchen less than 12 square meters. m.

• The layout of the kitchen

• Scheme of placement of chandeliers and lamps in the kitchen

• • The most common mistakes in kitchen lighting

• Chandelier in different interior styles

The use of the central ceiling chandelier for the kitchen is not always a successful solution. Designers recommend installing several light sources. So you can provide high -quality lighting with a dining table, a working area and a kitchen island. Consider how to independently create the correct lighting plan in the kitchen.

Differences of the lamp and chandelier

Often, a chandelier is called any lighting device located in the center of the room. This is not entirely right. Only a device with several lamps can be called a “chandelier”. The product with one light belongs to the category of lamps, regardless of how the consumer uses it.

A classic chandelier with 4 or more lamps gives a multiple light, which is enough for the entire room. A ceiling lamp with a single lamp is a source of directional light flow. If you fix it over the dining table, then there is enough light only for this zone.

The chandelier has several lamps and gives scattered light

Thus, the chandelier is designed to illuminate the entire room, and the lamp gives directed light to a certain point.

Lighting for the kitchen table and for the working area

Is it possible to use one chandelier in the kitchen

The kitchen room is a functional part in the house or apartment. High -quality lighting is necessary for the working and dining area, washing and for the kitchen island. The use of the only ceiling chandelier for the entire room does not give the desired light for all functional zones.

Chandelier over the kitchen island

The scattered upper light must be supplemented:

• directed lamps in the working area;

• accent light above the dining table;

• illumination of other functional zones (islands, sinks, storage systems).

Original chandelier in a combination with ceiling lamps

Planning of the lighting scheme requires a responsible approach. It is important to take into account the features of the room and the location of the functional zones.

Classical chandelier over the kitchen table

Luer for a large and small kitchen

When choosing a ceiling chandelier, the area of ​​the kitchen is necessarily taken into account.

Original round chandelier for the kitchen

Classic chandelier for a room of more than 15 square meters. m.

Wide or long ceiling chandeliers on the “leg” equipped with three or more light bulbs with glass, crystal or copper. Such chandeliers will harmoniously fit into the interior of a large kitchen or combined with the living room. At the same time, the suspended chandelier visually will not reduce the area of ​​the room or the height of the ceiling.

Caust for large kitchen

Ceiling chandelier for the kitchen less than 12 square meters. m.

The optimal solution in a limited area is the use of a ceiling chandelier “without a leg”, which is fixed to the ceiling.

A small chandelier in the kitchen up to 12 square meters. meters

It is recommended to pay attention to closed gestures, in which there can be from 1 to 3 lamps, as well as to metal devices for directing the light flow down. To replace the lamps, the ceiling must be dismantled. At the same time, the compact model will not visually reduce the area of ​​the kitchen.

A chandelier in a small kitchen

The layout of the kitchen

Consider the step -by -step process of developing the lighting scheme in the kitchen:

• The first step is to develop a plan for placing furniture with an accurate definition of functional zones.

• It is necessary to make a detailed drawing indicating the size of the furniture. This will determine the placement of an accent light source in the dining area, working lighting in the sink and countertop.

• The exact layout in the kitchen will help to arrange a comfortable and safe lamps with a long leg above the dining table.

Lighting kitchen-dining room

The distance from 71 to 89 cm from the surface of the dining table to the lamp is considered standard. In addition to the layout of the kitchen, it is necessary to take into account the geometric shape and size of the table:

• For a large dining table of a round shape, the ceiling chandelier must be placed at the maximum height of the countertop (89 cm).

• For a long table or bar rack, an excellent solution would be the location in a series of several lamps with single lamps at a distance within a meter from each other.

Chandeliers above the working area and over the dining table

In the absence of hinged kitchen cabinets, lighting devices are placed at an altitude of 71-86 cm from the countertop. From the human head to the lamp should be at least 46 and not more than 70 cm.

Forged chandelier

For lighting the working area, it is recommended to choose neutral lamps 4000-4100 K. When choosing ceiling lighting, you need to give preference to heat light 2700-3000 K.

Chandelier in modern kitchen-living room

Scheme of placement of chandeliers and lamps in the kitchen

The most functional and comfortable option is combined lighting. Several devices allow you to provide the desired level of light for all zones in the room.

Several light sources in a large kitchen

The only chandelier on the ceiling is unable to give a similar result.

Original chandeliers can be placed over the kitchen island

The most common mistakes in kitchen lighting

A ceiling chandelier with a large number of lamps is good for use in a spacious room where the area of ​​the kitchen, dining room and/or living room are combined.

In the kitchen, you should not install only one central chandelier

The central placement of a chandelier on the ceiling of a small kitchen, especially when displacing the working area to the wall, is an erroneous solution. The light will fall into the middle of the room where there is no furniture. At the same time, the dining table, like the working area, will not receive high -quality lighting.

It is recommended to place a separate light source above the kitchen table

An ideal solution is the use of single -lamp lamps recorded over the dining area. You can also use wall sconces.

Chandelier in different interior styles

When choosing a chandelier, they must take into account the area and style of the kitchen:

• For classic interiors, large chandeliers with a large number of decorative details are great.

• The kitchen in the style of style involves colorful patterns, the presence of forged elements in the decor of a chandelier with several shades.

• Plafs made of copper or brass, laconic metal lamps are appropriate in the interiors of Scandil and loft.

Chandelier in the interior of modern cuisine

Country style chandeliers

Several light sources in modern cuisine

When choosing a chandelier, it is necessary to take into account the main color scheme of the room. The chandelier can serve as a bright accent detail in a minimalist interior or support the main palette of modern design.

Lamps should be in harmony with the color design of the kitchen

Original chandelier in loft style

Chandeliers in the interior of the kitchen-dining room

On the One & Home website you will find original designer chandeliers for the kitchen. At the showroom in Moscow, you can get a professional advice from a company specialist. The designer will choose the perfect chandelier under the interior of your kitchen.

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