Modern interiors are increasingly equipped with elements such as spotlights. Lighting them is possible in any room, and until recently they were used mainly in theaters. In the simplest design, soffits were fittings on which spotlights were hung, directed at the wall. Today, with the help of these lighting fixtures, you can embellish any interior.
What is this?
Spotlights consist of two structural elements. The first is the beam on which the lighting fixtures themselves are attached. There can be any number of them. Soffits are attached in such a way that you can lower or raise them. The second option is lighting spotlights, the lighting of which is based on a reflector. In most cases, directional spotlights are popular.
Benefits
The popularity of spotlights in interior design is in demand due to the fact that you can place accents on certain design ideas. In apartments and country houses, ceiling lamps are mainly used, which can be mounted, including on furniture, when necessary.draw attention to her. The advantages of these elements include:
- low power consumption;
- versatility;
- compact;
- easy installation;
- ease of maintenance;
- variety of shapes;
- beautiful design.
Can be made very effective with equipment such as spotlights, lighting. The photo shows that the interior becomes much more interesting and brighter. In addition, it is possible to choose not only the design of spotlights, but also their design features.
Various species
Modern soffits are open or closed, on a rotary structure or stationary. The first varieties are not equipped with a diffuser, and the lamp itself is located somewhat far from the reflector. These spotlights cannot be installed in rooms with a high level of humidity - it is better to install open-type lamps in such rooms.
Using spotlights, lighting can be made very unusual. Thus, luminaires located on a rotary structure, compared to stationary models, can rotate, directing the luminous flux to the desired areas. Such structures work on a swivel joint, and the spotlights on them can turn up or down. Such lighting is very popular due to its convenience.
Unusual design solutions
Variety of designs, functionality and sophisticated appearance - that's what distinguishes modern spotlights. Lighting ontheir basis can transform any interior, especially when appliances harmoniously complement it. It is noteworthy, but you can use such lamps in any room:
- In the kitchen, with their help, you can highlight the working area, using a stationary light source for this.
- In the living room, spotlights provide additional lighting that creates a certain style in the room and visually, for example, expands the room.
- In a children's room, lighting plays an important role, and it is unusual spotlights that help to realize various ideas. Lighting (the photo confirms this) can be created with LED lamps in the form of various figures or animals. Very often, additional lighting is needed above the student's desk.
Ceiling spotlights, which are presented in a huge variety, are very popular. Depending on the design features, they are of several types.
Hanging spotlights
Pendant lamps are good to use in rooms with high ceilings. The technical features of such devices include:
- Suspended structures are good for spacious rooms, most often with stretch ceilings. In a small room, a lighting rail with spotlights looks good: it is compact, but functional.
- Pendant lights can be used to delimit the functional space of a room.
- Installation of such structures is simple.
Fixed spotlights
These steel structurespopular not too long ago. Their feature is in attaching the case directly to the ceiling surface. You can easily install such a spotlight, and a variety of design solutions allows you to choose what will harmoniously complement your interior. With the help of these devices, you can think over economical lighting. Overhead ceiling soffits can be equipped with reflective grilles or an electric start system.
Embedded Models
LED lights look beautiful indoors, especially if they are well chosen. The peculiarity of recessed fixtures is that they can be positioned pointwise. The benefits of choosing them include:
- possibility of arranging spotlights and their beautiful arrangement on the ceiling;
- a wide selection of shapes that harmoniously fit into the stylistic concept of the interior;
- large working resource, which guarantees the continuity of operation;
- compactness: several spotlights can be placed on one site at once, thereby creating accents on functional areas;
- possibility to adjust the light direction.
The lamp in spotlights can be located inside or outside. In the first case, the light bulbs remain in sight, which does not always look nice in the room. The second option is preferable, but you need to take into account the distance to the ceiling in order to reduce the thermal impact. Among spot spotlights, several types have found wide application:
- downlights are spotlights that havean optical system that emits light only downwards;
- "starry sky" - in this simple design, spotlights are located outside;
- side-lit - these LEDs are used when decorative lighting of stairs, floors or walls is required.
Mounting Features
Ceiling spotlights are lamps that can make any room special. But in order to achieve this goal, it is important to think over the installation scheme of the devices. First, a special structure is created on the base surface of the ceiling, on which the soffit will be fixed. Then a stretch ceiling is created. Where the luminaire is installed, it is required to install a thermal protective ring through which a hole is made. And only after that the soffit itself is mounted and connected to the network.
Chandelier or spotlights?
As you can see, spotlights are becoming more and more popular. But can they replace a full-fledged chandelier? Note that the task of the fixtures is to provide directional light, while the chandelier is responsible for general lighting. That is why all these devices are often used in combination: spotlights allow you to zone the space, while holistic lighting is created by chandeliers. It is also important that with the help of spotlights you can change the direction of the light flux, that is, make some areas in the room darker and some brighter.
Using a combination of chandelier and spotlights is a profitable solution, as you can give the interior harmony. In addition, installationboth types of equipment is possible on any type of ceiling, respectively, and the room will look stylish and modern.
For school
According to SanPiNam, a well-designed lighting system plays an important role in educational institutions. Increasingly, chalkboard lighting with spotlights is used if it does not have its own glow. Lamps in this case should be located 0.3 m above the board and 0.6 m on the sides of it. LEDs for such purposes are produced safe, do not emit harmful substances, and the spectrum of their glow is as close as possible to sunlight, so it does not strain the eyes of students.
For stage
Stage equipment plays an important role, and its lighting is almost of paramount importance. A modern stage lighting complex can consist of numerous devices, most often soffits of various designs. Stage lighting using these LEDs allows you to create a favorable luminous flux, which makes it possible to translate a variety of theatrical ideas into reality. The use of spotlights is advisable due to their:
- Versatility.
- Ease of installation.
- Low power consumption.
Depending on what kind of lighting needs to be provided, a variety of spotlights are used to decorate the stage space.
Most often used floor spotlights equipped with reflectors. Lighting based on them is convenient, since such structures are portable - they can be placed inany part of the scene. Experts say that the number of LEDs depends on the size of the stage itself: if it is large, about 5-6 spotlights will be required.
Outdoor
A building or a country house, in which outdoor lighting is thought out, looks cozy and attractive even at night. Moreover, it is possible to install not only large lanterns, but also compact spotlights to achieve this goal. Outdoor lighting based on them can be created using wall and ceiling lamps, complemented by frosted or transparent glass. When choosing spotlights for outdoor use, pay attention to their durable housing, resistance to moisture and temperature conditions. In addition, they must be protected by a metal mesh or a thick cover.
In most cases, soffits are used for decorative purposes when you need to focus on the entrance group, terrace or special facade design. Modern lamps are thought out so that they harmoniously fit into the landscape design of any suburban area. Such systems can be attached both directly to the wall and on the bar.
For photographers
Photographic art does not tolerate trifles. That is why artificial lighting plays an important role. To create it, floor spotlights are used. Lighting plays an important role for photographers, as it, together with other factors, allows you to make high-quality and bright shooting. Today, along with conventional electric lamps, more and moresoffits are used, which have the best energy efficiency indicators. This equipment is based on halogen or LED lamps, the latter being an economical option.
In large photo studios, a full-fledged set of studio lights is used, when it is possible to think over the lighting to the smallest detail. In order for the photo to turn out to be truly high-quality, it is important to choose floor spotlights. Lighting for photographers using these fixtures allows you to shoot in comfortable conditions. The main requirements for luminaires are high luminous flux, high illumination brightness and good light intensity. With the right choice of equipment, photography will really turn out to be interesting and memorable.
