Types of fixtures

At the moment there are many kinds of lamps that use not only for general lighting of the apartment, but also for creating certain lighting effects. Do you want to hang a chandelier or a pair of sconces inroom, you always need to calculate the direction and dispersion of light. After all, if the light source you have conceived is not enough, the whole effect can be reduced to zero. Therefore, take care in advance that you have spare options for additional light sources. Let's find out what kinds of lamps you can always use in the room.

It is very difficult to distribute lamps by type. After all, some classify them by type of lighting, while others - by installation method. In order not to get confused in all these wisdoms, it will be necessary to know exactly which kinds of luminaires are intended for.

To get started, let's take classification by installation method. This includes such lamps: ceiling, suspended, recessed, wall, desktop and floor. Let's look at each of these kinds of fixtures.

TO Ceiling fixtures include light sources that havedirectly on the ceiling. You can choose among the numerous chandeliers with any number of light bulbs that model that you like the most. But if you have a false ceiling at home, then you are best suited to built-in lights. These types of luminaires give you the ability to create various schemes of ceiling lighting.

Suspended light fixtures often confused with the ceiling. No wonder, because they are also suspended to the ceiling. But in fact pendant lamps are considered a separate species. These kinds of lamps are not used very often, because they are not as decorative as chandeliers. But on the other hand, pendant lamps have their own advantage: they hang on a suspension, the height of which can be adjusted. Agree that sometimes it is very convenient.

Wall types of fixtures give you the opportunity to create point lighting. This light acts soothingly. Also, wall lights are used to illuminate furniture or walls.

Floor lamps Good for creating different light effects inlarge rooms. After all, outdoor types of lamps serve not only to create point lighting, but also to decorate the interior. Floor lamps are rich in forms, so you can easily choose for yourself something suitable.

Table light most often used to create a locallighting in everyday life. They are very convenient to use, because this kind of lamp can always be moved to the desired place. Such decorative lamps perfectly fit into the interior of any room. If you decide to choose a lamp, pay attention to the brightness of the light and the possibility of regulating its intensity.

But there is another classification, based on the type of lighting. Among these types of lamps you can always choose sources that give direct, diffuse and reflected light.

So, all types of direct light fixtures differ in their efficiency. They are designed to illuminate small rooms with low ceilings. It is also very convenient to use them to create local workplace lighting.

The best are those types of lamps that give diffuse light. They are suitable for general lighting of premises. At the same time, their light gently falls on the walls, ceiling and floor. But you should remember that for interiors made in dark colors, you need to use very powerful lamps.

If you need comfortable and uniform lighting, you will need to use fixtures of reflected light. Do not be afraid, because these lamps do not create a glare effect. And in combination with side lighting this kind of luminaires gives the best effect.