Arrangement of lighting in the hallway with stretch ceilings

Lighting in the hallway should be thought out taking into account the peculiarities of the use of the room, its size and ceiling height. To provide high-quality light, emphasize the advantages and hide the shortcomings of the corridor, you should use a few simple tricks. It is also important to figure out which fixtures are best suited for a stretch ceiling and how best to place them.

It is convenient to put recessed lamps in the stretch ceiling.

The specifics of the hallway and the requirements for light in it

The entrance hall is one of the most difficult rooms in the apartment to organize lighting. This is due to the lack of natural light, small area and non-standard shape, which is often found in apartment buildings. At the same time, lighting should provide good visibility and emphasize the interior to make it more attractive. Light requirements are:

1. Illumination rate - at least 50 lux in the darkest part of the room.But in practice, it is better to make the light brighter, since good visibility is needed in the hallway. At the same time, it is important that the light is distributed evenly, so the chandelier is only suitable for a square corridor; in an elongated one, wall or Spotlights.
2. The light should be diffused, not hit the eyes and not create too bright areas in which it will be uncomfortable.
3. Between the corridor and adjacent rooms there should not be a large difference in the brightness of the lighting.
4. You can direct the luminous flux upwards to illuminate the hallway due to reflected light. This solution is suitable if the lamps are without shades and can blind a person.
5. Particular attention should be paid to the space near the mirror. People need to see themselves well before going out.
6. It is best to use warm diffused light. It conveys colors well and does not distort them, and also creates a comfortable environment.
   It is convenient to put recessed lamps in the stretch ceiling.
7. For convenience in a long corridor, it is better to put switches on both sides. Then you do not have to constantly go to the entrance to turn off the light.
8. The style of the fixtures should match the design of the corridor.

Corridor lighting in an apartment or house is best implemented using LED lamps. They consume little electricity and save money.

Techniques used in corridor lighting

In order for the fixtures installed in the stretch ceiling to give the best effect, you should use a few simple recommendations. They allow you to improve the illumination and make the hallway cozier and more convenient:

1. Instead of conventional switches, you can put motion or sound sensors.Then the light will turn on when a person appears and automatically turn off after 20-30 seconds, which is very convenient.
2. To visually expand a narrow corridor, it is worth using bright reflected light. Lamps are placed either on the ceiling or on the wall, and the luminous flux is reflected from the surface, increasing the space.
3. If the ceiling is high, wall lights can be used to shade the top and make the room look lower. At the same time, they should be located at a height of about two meters to provide high-quality lighting.
4. Most often, instead of one powerful lamp use several small. This ensures an even distribution of light and allows you to adjust the location for a hallway of any size and shape.
5. If there are niches, you can highlight them with built-in equipment to draw attention to this element of the situation.

Lamps in a row - a fashionable modern solution.

By the way! To expand the space and improve lighting, you can use large mirrors, they can cover the entire wall. But in this case, it is important that directional light does not fall on the surface, as it will give glare and create visual discomfort.

Lighting options for a corridor with a stretch ceiling

Better to use glossy stretch fabrics. They will not only make the light in the corridor brighter due to reflective properties, but will visually enlarge the space. As for the options, they are:

1. For square and rectangular rooms, a chandelier with several shades is suitable. It is better if it gives a bright diffused light. The number of branches is selected according to the area, there should not be too much light. Another option - light panel, which can have a different shape and provides soft lighting of the desired color temperature.
2. If the hallway is small or has an elongated shape, then spotlights are used. They can be arranged in one or two rows, it all depends on the width of the room. The minimum distance to the wall must be not less than 20 cm, and between adjacent lamps 30 cm or more, it all depends on the power of the equipment.
3. For large rooms, you can use the arrangement of lamps in a checkerboard pattern, this improves the illumination and allows you to achieve a good effect. In narrow hallways, the diagonal arrangement is often used, it allows you to use fewer light sources and save money.
   The diagonal arrangement is suitable for narrow corridors.
4. A good solution would be a two-level design, in which you can put led stripto ensure even illumination. When building complex systems, it is worth considering in advance which equipment is more suitable and where to place it.
5. In order for the lamp body to fit under the canvas, you should stretch it with an indent from the ceiling of at least 7 cm, but it is better if there is a space of 10 cm. When choosing products, take this moment into account so as not to buy too large options. Read more about lamp sizes here.
6. The canvas does not tolerate strong heat, so you should not use lamps with incandescent lamps. Variants with halogen light sources are also undesirable, although they can be used with proper installation and use of light sources of low power. LED bulbs are best suited, as they heat up less and do not harm stretch ceilings.
7. When installing, special rings are used.They are pre-glued, and then the canvas is cut out inside. As a result, the material does not tear and normally withstands loads. It is necessary to pre-fix special brackets or home-made options from suspensions for fixing fixtures. And under the chandelier you may need a special design or a cross-shaped bracket.

It is necessary to choose the type of lighting and the location of the fixtures in advance in order to stretch and secure the wiring before installing the stretch ceiling. It is best to use a copper cable, select the section according to the power of the equipment, and mount it to the ceiling in any way that ensures reliable fixation.

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Lighting schemes, light zoning

In order for the light in the hallway with stretch ceilings to be uniform, you need to choose the right equipment layout and highlight separate zones if necessary. A few tips:

1. It is better to combine general and local lighting. Therefore, it is necessary to think over the functional areas in advance in order to illuminate them correctly.
2. The area in front of the entrance is the first zone, it should provide convenience when dressing. If the mirror is not located near the entrance, it should also be illuminated to ensure good visibility. It may be necessary to light the cabinet, dressing table and other objects, if any.
3. With a large room size, you can use a chandelier in the middle and spotlights along the walls. This eliminates poorly lit areas and ensures uniform illumination.
4. If it is difficult to determine the position of the lamps in a long narrow corridor, you can use a modern solution - a track system. In this case, you can put the ceiling lamp anywhere and adjust its position.It is important that if necessary, you can add a few fixtures or remove them.
5. When using only spotlights, determine their location in advance. To do this, a diagram is drawn indicating the dimensions and distances between the equipment.

Track systems allow you to adjust the luminous flux at your discretion.

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At the end of the video: Proper lighting of a small hallway.

It is not difficult to make good lighting in the hallway with a stretch or false ceiling, since you can embed spotlights and fix traditional chandeliers. The main thing is to choose equipment with suitable parameters and correctly position him indoors.