Choosing a chandelier for a stretch ceiling: tips and tricks

Many modern lighting devices for suspended ceilings presented in stores present the buyer with difficulties in choosing a suitable product.

A wealth of design solutions, colors, and materials make the room original and stylish. But not everyone knows how to choose a chandelier for a stretch ceiling so that it not only fits organically into the interior, but does not harm the coating.

What is special about suspended ceilings?

To make a stretch ceiling, a special PVC film and polyester fabric are used. In terms of their technical characteristics, these materials sometimes outperform plasterboard and suspended ceiling panels because:

• very thin and light material;
• elastic, can stretch almost 2.5 times;
• does not collapse at low temperatures, withstands down to minus 30º;
• a huge selection of fabric textures: matte, glossy, fabric;
• wide color palette: white, colored, metallic, imitation of Venetian plaster and natural stone and much more.

Despite the large number of advantages, there is one small disadvantage: not every chandelier is suitable for a stretch ceiling. To install the lighting device you need:

• use a special mounting platform on the concrete base of the ceiling, because it is impossible to attach anything to the canvas itself due to its softness;
• the use of lamps with lower power, because heating by more than 60º is impossible to avoid deformation of the canvas and fire;
• There is no need to use lamps with special converters, which can overheat in a space without proper ventilation, or use them where there is access to air.

Design tips for creating a black ceiling

• A black ceiling requires a bright light accent. A chandelier or panel is perfect for the latter.
• A black ceiling is a masculine character; accordingly, a masculine mood will prevail in the room.
• You can combine not only black and white, but also texture. A combination of glossy and matte surfaces will look great.
• You can even use a black ceiling in the bedroom - the main thing is to combine it appropriately with accessories.
• A black ceiling is inappropriate in children's rooms.

Black needs to be diluted – especially with the help of lamps

Rules for choosing a chandelier for a stretch ceiling

Based on the features of the tension structure, which we have already considered, we will compile a list of recommendations for choosing the right chandelier.

1. The most successful option would be a chandelier model with shades that point down or to the sides, but not at the ceiling. This way you can avoid excessive heating of the canvas. It is better to choose closed lampshades and lampshades.
2. For the same reason, i.e. overheating of the canvas, pendant chandeliers are considered more suitable because the distance from the ceiling to the light bulb increases significantly. This does not mean that ceiling fixtures will not work at all. They need to pay attention to the base. It shouldn't get very hot, so a metal base is unlikely to work. But the mirror surface will reflect heat.
3. When choosing, take into account the texture of the stretch fabric. Remember that everything is reflected well on a glossy surface, including exposed wiring.
4. The lamp in the chandelier is worthy of separate discussion. What is the power, type, intensity of the glow? All parameters must be taken into account. We'll talk about them in more detail a little later.
5. A few design tricks:

• a small lamp will get lost in the space of a large room;
• a large lighting fixture will visually reduce the area;
• Light directed to the sides, on the contrary, will expand the room.

Design secrets

You should not choose overly chic chandelier options only if you are sure that suspended ceilings will not fade into the background. For example, huge cascading crystal chandeliers can both neutralize the beauty of the coating and emphasize it.

A few design secrets:

• the canvas of stretch ceilings in light colors should be enhanced with a chandelier of a contrasting color;
• black stretch ceilings will create excellent harmony with a white or metal chandelier;
• A glossy ceiling surface can be combined with a fancy-shaped chandelier if you want to create a unique reflection effect.

Shape and size of a chandelier for a stretch ceiling

The shape and design will depend on the style in which the lighting fixture is made. What to choose is up to you. Based on the general interior and design of the room. Let’s share our experience of what goes perfectly with what, how the design of the chandelier will affect the overall lighting and atmosphere of the room.

A wide variety of materials are used for the manufacture of ceiling and hanging chandeliers: glass, metal, fabric, crystal, special paper, plastic, wood. Some materials are more expensive than others, they have different characteristics and illuminate the area differently. Traditional classic chandeliers, which always remain at the peak of popularity, are crystal devices. Crystal itself is considered a symbol of prosperity, chic and brilliance. If you install such a model on a glossy ceiling, dressed in clothes made of crystal pendants, balls, beads, then the room will simply sparkle with reflections of the sun, because the gloss will reflect the light passing through the multifaceted details.

Another version of the classic chandelier is with light bulbs in the form of candles, mounted on original candlesticks. But such models are not suitable for glossy ceilings, because the reflection will not give the desired effect, because... Only incomprehensible points of light will be visible.

Light sources on a long, rigid rod look good on a reflective surface. In an apartment with high ceilings, for example 3 meters, a similar model will create an interesting ceiling design.

The matte ceiling allows the use of any type of chandeliers. Light is not reflected in it, but scattered throughout the room.

Glass goes well with suspended ceilings. The main thing is that individual parts do not damage the canvas.

Some styles use chandeliers with wooden lampshades. But, probably, this is not the most correct option for suspended ceilings, because the canvas implies lightness and airiness, and wood can make the entire structure visually heavier. It doesn't always look attractive.

The cheapest option is plastic lamps. But cheaper doesn't mean worse. The lightweight material itself will not add extra weight to the entire suspended or ceiling structure. There is one drawback - the plastic fades and loses its color over time.

Fabric stretch ceilings and chandeliers with fabric lampshades go well together. Due to the materials being similar in texture and texture, the entire ceiling looks very harmonious.

Proper care of black lamps

Black color in everyday life has a number of significant nuances in care:

1. It is on the dark color that the settling dust is most visible. For a light source this is an important problem. Therefore, when purchasing a black chandelier, be prepared for constant wet cleaning of the room.
2. If you have chosen products with a fabric component, keep in mind that black color is prone to fading when exposed to light. If you use a black lamp intensively, its lampshade will have to be changed after some time. The difference in burnt-out elements will be especially noticeable if the chandelier was purchased complete with sconces, which, as a rule, are used less often.
3. Numerous pendants and decorative elements cannot be cleaned from household contamination without a detailed analysis of the product. The black color shows soap stains and traces of cleaning products in sprays, for this reason you will have to wash each part separately.

ADVICE! When decorating your living space with black light sources, it is worth remembering that dark lampshades hide the brightness of the rays, and therefore it is very important to choose the right light bulbs for such lamps.

A black chandelier in the interior is a bright, non-trivial accessory for your home. When choosing it, pay attention not only to the exclusive appearance, but to the adequacy of the size of the product, as well as its specific stylistic orientation. If you take into account all the nuances, you can make the design of a room with black lamps a truly original work that will surprise guests with its originality, and you with the comfort of spending time.

Which lamps to choose for a chandelier

We came to one more nuance related to the installation of a chandelier on a suspended ceiling - a lamp. The following light sources are offered on the lighting market:

• incandescent lamps;
• halogen;
• luminescent;
• LED

All have characteristics that allow them to be used correctly.

1. An incandescent lamp is the cheapest way to provide yourself with light. But they are not recommended for suspended ceilings. Firstly, they can destroy the ceiling canvas, especially if they are too close to it. Secondly, the canvas turns yellow over time. Thirdly, the service life of such light bulbs is very short, and, in addition, they can hardly be called energy-saving. Their disposal also requires special conditions so as not to harm the environment.
2. A halogen lamp is a glass bulb filled with bromine or iodine. When the substance is heated, the brightness of the glow increases. With an external bulb, capsule, with a reflector - any of these types can be used in chandeliers for suspended ceilings. But the light bulb power should not exceed 35 W, otherwise the canvas will suffer.
3. A fluorescent lamp is also a normal choice for suspended ceilings. It consists of a flask with electrodes hidden inside. The only thing to consider is that they are not very bright. If you don't need ball lightning at the top, then you can use these bulbs. They belong to energy-saving models.
4. The most ideal solution would be LED lamps. They have a lot of advantages:

• economical energy consumption;
• do not heat up, which means they are excellent for lighting stretch ceilings in any type of chandeliers;
• With the help of LEDs, the most interesting models of chandeliers are made: from simulating a huge sun to twinkling stars in the sky.

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Stretch ceiling is a popular modern way of finishing the ceiling. It is easy to install and allows you to hide all the flaws and unevenness of the main ceiling. There is a misconception that by installing a suspended ceiling, you will have to abandon the traditional method of lighting, that you cannot use chandeliers and lamps. Or you can only use spotlights or LED strips mounted in a plasterboard box. In fact, everything is completely different. To illuminate a room with a suspended ceiling, you can use chandeliers, ceiling lamps and spotlights. Due to the specifics of the stretch fabric, there are certain restrictions and requirements that lamps for suspended ceilings must meet. This applies to the type of lamps, their power, installation method, lamp design and much more. A reasonable question arises: how to choose a chandelier for suspended ceilings. We'll talk about this in this article. Let's determine what types of chandeliers and lamps there are, what shapes and sizes they are, how they are attached to the base, what lamps are used in them and what restrictions are imposed.

1. Features of lighting fixtures for suspended ceilings
2. What kind of chandeliers for suspended ceilings are there?
   Shape and dimensions of a chandelier for a stretch ceiling
3. Chandeliers for suspended ceilings with incandescent lamps
4. Halogen chandeliers for suspended ceilings
5. Energy-saving chandeliers for suspended ceilings
6. LED chandeliers for suspended ceilings
7. Method of mounting a chandelier for suspended ceilings
8. What types of lamps for suspended ceilings are there?
   Halogen lamps for suspended ceilings
9. Energy-saving lamps for suspended ceilings
10. LED lamps for suspended ceilings
11. Spotlights for suspended ceilings

Features of lighting fixtures for suspended ceilings

A stretch ceiling is a PVC or polyester fabric stretched in the plane of the main ceiling at a distance of several centimeters from it. Due to the fact that PVC fabric is sensitive to temperature increases above 80 ° C, it can stretch. The polyester fabric of synthetic fabric does not stretch, but it can change color, turn yellow or blacken under the influence of temperatures or due to improperly installed lighting.

Therefore, when wondering how to choose lamps for suspended ceilings, you should consider the following requirements :

• The stretch ceiling canvas should not heat up above 60 °C, so the chandeliers should be located at a certain distance/height from the canvas, and the power of the lamps for stretch ceilings should be such that the canvas heats up as little as possible. We will consider later what specific requirements are imposed on the power of certain lamps.
• Some types of lamps, such as halogen and LED, can be connected via power converters. Such devices cannot be placed in the space between the suspended ceiling and the main ceiling, since there is no ventilation in it. Power converters located behind the tension fabric quickly fail due to overheating. They must be placed in a comfortable, ventilated niche, and the wires leading to them must be secured above the canvas.
• Lamps and chandeliers for suspended ceilings are attached to the main ceiling in various ways. Therefore, it is necessary to purchase them before installing the ceiling, then the installers will be able to calculate in more detail where the cut for the lamp will be located, as well as better prepare the fastening embed.
• The glossy surface of a stretch ceiling reflects 80% of the light, so you should not use chandeliers with open lamps pointing upward for lighting. They will be reflected in the canvas, and the light will be too bright and harsh. For calm, diffused lighting, it is necessary to use chandeliers and lamps with shades.
• It is worth refusing a chandelier or lamp with a deliberately complex mounting option, since unnecessary injury to the tension fabric is undesirable.

These are just general restrictions. Since classic chandeliers, chandeliers of various intricate designs, chandeliers with a fan, built-in ceiling lights, overhead ceiling lights, spotlights and other lighting devices can be used to illuminate suspended ceilings, let’s look at some of them in more detail.

What kind of chandeliers for suspended ceilings are there?

To illuminate rooms with suspended ceilings, you can use a classic chandelier that is familiar to our eyes. For a small room with an area of ​​9 - 12 m2, one chandelier installed in the center of the room is sufficient. If the shape of the chandelier allows you to attach it to a hook specially designed for this purpose, then its installation will be quite inexpensive. Sometimes even some suspended ceiling installation companies install one chandelier for free.

To illuminate a large room of 20 m2 or more, one chandelier will not be enough. If the room has an elongated shape and allows you to divide it visually into two parts, then you can install two chandeliers at an equal distance from the walls. Otherwise, you can complement one chandelier with ceiling or spotlights, which will illuminate the “dead” areas where the light from the chandelier lamps does not reach.

Shape and dimensions of a chandelier for a stretch ceiling

All chandeliers can be divided into horizontal and vertical . In rooms with low ceilings from 2.3 m to 3 m in height, it is advisable to use horizontal chandeliers with a diameter of up to 1 m. They can be a multi-arm design located on “branches” or have a different design. Their main feature is that lamps with lamps are evenly distributed throughout the chandelier and are located at a sufficient distance from the center to better illuminate the room.

In rooms with high ceilings (above 3 m), it is better to use vertical chandeliers with a diameter of 30–50 cm and a height of about 1 m. A chandelier hanging on a long “leg” provides maximum illumination of the living space.

The price of chandeliers for suspended ceilings depends on their shape, design, size and materials used. The optimal choice would be chandeliers with shades or arms directed downwards or sideways and downwards, so as not to heat up the ceiling again. Also, classic chandeliers can be complemented with decorative elements - silk lampshade, beads, pendants made of faceted transparent or colored glass, which will play with reflections on the surface of the ceiling.

Crystal chandeliers for suspended ceilings are always popular , since faceted crystal elements scatter light, distributing it evenly throughout the room. All modern chandeliers of this type are designed to meet all the requirements for lighting rooms with suspended ceilings. The glossy fabric of the stretch ceiling reflects light and makes the crystal “play” with reflections and a lot of colored splashes.

In addition to those described above, there are huge chandeliers of pyramidal shapes for illuminating the halls of hotels, theaters, museums and other similar premises. The choice of a chandelier of a specific shape and size depends on the effect that the home owner wants to achieve. For example, a classic chandelier with candle lamps will look more advantageous under a matte canvas, but in a glossy one its reflection will be inappropriate and uncomfortable. A chandelier in the form of a hemisphere will perfectly complement the glossy canvas; in its reflection it will turn into a full sphere, which will visually enlarge the room and “raise higher” the ceiling. Horizontal multi-arm chandeliers look great both under matte and glossy canvases, which is clearly visible in the presented photos.

Chandeliers for suspended ceilings: photo examples

A vertical chandelier with silk lampshades and decorative glass elements is wonderfully reflected in the glossy stretch fabric of a dark shade.

And another chandelier against the backdrop of a dark stretch ceiling.

A crystal vertical chandelier goes well with a matte fabric stretch ceiling.

This is what a horizontal chandelier of modern design looks like.

And another option for modern decor.

An excellent option for a stretch ceiling is a horizontal multi-arm chandelier.

Classic vertical chandelier for high ceilings.

A horizontal chandelier of a futuristic design with closed shades is reflected favorably in the glossy stretch ceiling.

Here is an example of how lamps without shades can be reflected on a glossy ceiling.

A themed crystal chandelier requires an appropriate room. Not suitable for everyone.

It is difficult to choose a chandelier for a fabric ceiling with a rich pattern, but it is possible.

The upper part of a chandelier for a suspended ceiling should be no less aesthetic than the lower part, since it is its reflection that will be visible in the glossy canvas. There should be no unsightly protruding wires or other parts. The chandelier bowl (located at the very top and attached to the stretch ceiling) should be large enough to hide all flaws and installation locations.

You should not use chandeliers whose horns and lamps are directed upward and there is no lampshade or reflector on top . This threatens to cause black spots to appear on the surface of the ceiling, which are almost impossible to remove. By the way, this applies not only to stretch ceilings, but also to ordinary ceilings. The cause of black spots is burnt dust. The fact is that dust settles on the surface of the lamps, which burns due to heating of the surface of the lamp. When a draft appears in the room, for example, if you open the door, the burnt and still hot dust is blown off the surface of the lamp by a stream of air, rises up and settles on the ceiling, as if melting into the ceiling. If you still want to use this type of chandelier, then you need to install energy-saving or LED lamps in it; they heat up the least.

When choosing a chandelier for a stretch ceiling, you need to pay attention to those models whose lampshades have reflectors. Reflectors are a sheet of chrome or stainless steel. It is better if it is located on top - above the lamp, then the likelihood of overheating of the stretch ceiling fabric is minimal.

Next, let's look at the types of chandeliers depending on what kind of suspended ceiling lamps are used in them. Incandescent, halogen, energy-saving and LED lamps can be used as light sources.

Chandeliers for suspended ceilings with incandescent lamps

Incandescent lamps are the cheapest light source, but their efficiency is so negligible that recently their use has increasingly been abandoned in favor of other lamps. After all, only 3% of the energy spent by an incandescent lamp turns into light, the remaining 97% turns into heat. And this feature is associated with the biggest problem of using incandescent lamps with suspended ceilings.

The power of incandescent lamps in a chandelier for a suspended ceiling should not exceed 60 W if the chandelier is vertical and 40 W if it is horizontal.

If the lamps in the chandelier are directed upward, then they should be located no closer than 40 cm from the canvas. Otherwise, it is better not to use chandeliers with horns pointing upward at all, since the reflector focuses the energy and heats the canvas. If they are directed downwards, then at a distance of 20 cm. The best option would be chandeliers in which the lamps are completely hidden from the shades or at least the shades separate them from the ceiling.

Halogen chandeliers for suspended ceilings

Halogen lamps are not far removed from incandescent lamps in terms of efficiency. Their main advantage is that the spectrum they emit is closest to daytime sunlight. But such lamps heat up even more than incandescent lamps. That is why halogen lamps for suspended ceilings should not be more powerful than 35 W.

Another important nuance of working with halogen lamps is that you should never touch them with your hands, only with dry, clean cloth gloves. The fat secreted by the sebaceous glands of the skin will remain on the surface of the lamp bulb and will burn when the lamp warms up. A dark spot will appear in place of the burnt fat, as a result of which the lamp will heat up unevenly and quickly fail.

It is impossible to install halogen lamps in chandeliers whose horns are directed upward, except in cases where the chandelier is vertical and lowers a sufficiently large distance from the ceiling. This trick is only possible in rooms with high ceilings. In all other cases, it is better to install halogen lamps in shades and horns directed downward or sideways, and at a distance of 20 - 25 cm from the ceiling .

Energy-saving chandeliers for suspended ceilings

Energy-saving lamps are fluorescent lamps with built-in ballast. Their efficiency is much higher than that of incandescent lamps, and they practically do not heat up, but they have their drawbacks. There is mercury inside the bulb of an energy-saving lamp, so if the bulb is damaged or destroyed, it is necessary to take appropriate measures - vacate the room from people and animals and remove mercury gases. Also, after the expiration date of such a lamp, you cannot simply throw it in the trash, but must take it to a special collection point.

Energy-saving lamps for suspended ceilings can be of any power and located close to the canvas, for example, in horizontal chandeliers. The only limitation is rooms with high humidity. You cannot use energy-saving lamps in them - the power supply quickly breaks down. Energy-saving lamps can also be installed in horns pointing upward.

LED chandeliers for suspended ceilings

LED lamps are an ideal option for a stretch ceiling. They have the highest efficiency, they do not heat up and are very durable. The lifespan of such lamps is about 10,000 hours of continuous operation (4 years), and their durability does not depend on the number of switches on. LEDs distribute diffused light, so the lamps do not require reflectors or reflectors. There are no restrictions on power and distance to the canvas for such lamps.

LED lamps for suspended ceilings are installed with a power supply, so it makes sense to use low-voltage light bulbs with one power supply in the chandelier. By the way, it must be placed in a ventilated place - a niche, behind a cabinet or other place. You will have to run wires from the power supply to the chandelier. The design of LED chandeliers is so intricate and unusual that it can decorate and add zest to any interior.

Method of mounting a chandelier for suspended ceilings

All chandeliers can be divided into two categories according to the method of fastening - suspended and overhead.

A suspended chandelier for a suspended ceiling is hung on a special hook, which can be “tightly” fixed in the concrete ceiling (which is most likely if the apartment is old and the chandelier was already hanging in it), may have special fastenings for fixing in the voids of the ceilings, and the hook can be welded to a plate screwed to the ceiling. If you are installing a hook indoors for the first time, then it makes sense to install an anchor hook, firmly securing it in the ceiling.

Chandeliers with a hook are easiest to install on a suspended ceiling. To install them, you only need to lower the hook to the required height and make a small cut in the fabric to pull the wires and the chandelier rod through.

The so-called ceiling chandelier for a stretch ceiling is attached directly to the ceiling, therefore it is supplied together with special mounting elements - brackets.

The mounting strip most often comes complete with not too heavy chandeliers, is equipped with mounting pins or has side holes with a side clamp and thread. Since the suspended ceiling will be lowered 5–6 cm or more from the main ceiling, the mounting strip must be secured so that it is at the required level. To do this, something should be placed between it and the main ceiling. This can be a wooden block 5 - 10 mm thick less than the height of the ceiling.

The “cross” mounting strip is used for fastening heavy massive chandeliers in the shape of a circle, oval, square or rectangle. The task is the same as with the mounting strip. You need to take a piece of plywood, slightly larger than the size of the mounting cross, drill a hole in the middle through which you can stretch the electrical wires, and secure it to the ceiling with concrete anchor dowels. A “cross” mounting strip is attached through the plywood and right through to the concrete.

The I-beam mounting plate comes complete with large chandeliers. You can attach it to the base ceiling in the same way as the “cross” plank.

Please note that ceiling chandeliers with “cross” and “I-beam” mounting strips require a fairly large hole to be made in the stretch ceiling, which can negatively affect its appearance and tension. That is why pendant chandeliers and chandeliers with a conventional mounting strip are most often used.

What types of lamps for suspended ceilings are there?

In addition to chandeliers, in suspended ceilings you can install lamps, less voluminous and more compact lighting fixtures. There are such types of lamps for suspended ceilings - spotlights , which provide additional illumination of a certain corner, interior element or area of ​​the room, as well as main ceiling lamps for suspended ceilings, which serve as general lighting instead of a chandelier. Spotlights are most often built-in, and ceiling lights are overhead, protruding beyond the canvas.

How to choose lamps for suspended ceilings so that they do not cause harm to the canvas, what lamps can be used and at what distance? Of course, incandescent lamps cannot be used in lamps. We'll look at the other types below.

Halogen lamps for suspended ceilings

As we have already written, halogen lamps heat up, so the lamps must be equipped with a reflector that directs the flow of light downwards. The body of the lamp itself, which uses halogen lamps for suspended ceilings, must be made of a material that minimally conducts heat. It is advisable that the lamp body protrudes beyond the canvas by at least 5–10 cm so that it does not heat up.

Also, the base of a lamp with a halogen lamp must be rotatable. Please note that the heating of a halogen lamp does not depend on voltage, so you can safely use 220 V lamps, discarding the idea of ​​​​installing 12 V lamps and converters. You won't gain anything, and wiring and installing converters is extra hassle. Remember, the heating of the lamp depends only on the power.

Energy-saving lamps for suspended ceilings

Lamps with energy-saving lamps are most often spotlights. They can be located at any distance from the ceiling and have any power, since they practically do not heat up. In addition, the lamps always have a reflector that protects everything behind from heating.

Prices for energy-saving lamps for suspended ceilings are almost two times lower than for LED lamps, which is why they are still popular.

LED lamps for suspended ceilings

Lamps with LEDs cause the least damage to stretch ceilings; they do not heat up and dissipate heat perfectly. The category of lamps with diode lamps for suspended ceilings is the most extensive, with and without decorative elements that scatter and refract light. The body of such lamps is made of low heat-conducting materials and is specially insulated. The power and luminous capacity of LED lamps can vary depending on your needs.

LED lamps for suspended ceilings: photo example

Spotlights for suspended ceilings

Spot lights are the most extensive category of luminaires for suspended ceilings. They are quickly and easily installed, minimally disturbing the integrity of the canvas. Most often these are recessed lamps that use various spotlights for suspended ceilings - halogen, energy-saving and LED.

Installation of spotlights is carried out on special mounting strips, which are mounted before the canvas is tensioned. Halogen lamps get very hot, so the body of the lamp should not get hot, be sure to check this before purchasing. Or insulate the lamp from the canvas with a heat-resistant gasket. For 1 m2 of room area, one lamp with a halogen lamp is required. At the same time, the ceiling drops by 6 cm. If you use LED spotlights, then the tension fabric can be mounted at a distance of 4 - 5 cm from the main ceiling.

Lamps for suspended ceilings: photo example

When choosing the design of a chandelier or lamp for a stretch ceiling, be sure to take into account the color, texture and pattern of the canvas. For example, spotlights with Greek ornaments, with smalt inserts or antique bronze will look tacky on a fabric stretch ceiling with a floral print.

Location

This is an important point, because you need to think about the location of lighting fixtures when installing suspended ceilings in advance, otherwise it will be problematic to install the chandelier itself afterwards. For a square room, one central chandelier is enough, which will be the main lighting. For an elongated room, it is better to provide two identical models. This will illuminate the entire area, leaving no dark corners. In rooms with architectural features, the center of lighting may be shifted depending on the configuration of the room.

Manufacturers also offer the most unusual stretch ceilings, for example, with photo printing. A lighting device in the center of an exotic flower, as if blooming above you, will look very impressive.

Mounting method

Any selected chandeliers can be fixed to the ceiling using one of three fastening methods:

1. Using a hook. The most reliable method, since the installation of the fastening element is carried out at the stage of erecting the frame of the future ceiling with preliminary wiring.

2. Using a mounting strip. This part is included in the lighting kit and can serve as a fastener for light-weight chandeliers.
3. Using a cross-shaped mounting strip. Using this method, you can attach a medium-sized product to the ceiling.

In terms of installation, all three methods are identical to each other:

v Having chosen the location of the lighting device, at the stage of installing the suspended ceiling, you must proceed as follows:

• The hook is fastened by drilling a hole in a concrete slab with a hammer drill, installing a dowel and a purchased fastening device;
• The wooden mounting strip is attached to the ceiling using dowels and screws. An important point is the optimal thickness of the strip, which should not extend beyond the distance between the rough surface and the suspended ceiling;
• The cross-shaped strip is similar in method of fastening to the mounting one. Only the fastening element will not be a wooden block, but a piece of plywood board.

v The next stage is connecting the wiring to the mounting location.

v Installation of thermal rings that will prevent the film with a diameter larger than necessary from breaking through.

v Having fixed the thermal ring, you need to carefully cut out a section of the fabric inside it, remove the wires and connect them to the chandelier, wrapping the fastening points with electrical tape.

v Hang the chandelier on the selected fastener and cover the connection point with a special decorative element included in the kit.

Lamp installation diagram

Ceiling color and chandelier color

There is a wide choice of colors for stretch fabric. If it is also beneficial to choose a chandelier, then the ceiling will sparkle with new colors. We're sharing design secrets again.

1. Light or completely white ceilings would be well decorated with a contrasting chandelier. If this is a classic option, then lampshades or bases trimmed with gilding will do a great job.
2. On dark canvases, use the same contrast: white or silver shades, crystal elements, or gold again in the lamp design.
3. The ceiling in the form of a blue sky with clouds is a ceiling chandelier with a closed white shade.
4. Canvas with photo printing? Here you need to choose a chandelier to match the main pattern, then there will be no dissonance and unnecessary diversity.
5. Blue and pink shades look great on a black or chocolate background. Depending on this, select the design of the chandelier.

Black sconces on the wall

Wall sconces complement the central lighting of the room.

Sconce square

An ideal complement to a ceiling chandelier in the form of a black square would be sconces of a similar shape.

Their appearance is universal and can harmoniously blend into all modern minimalist interiors.

The laconic appearance of such sconces is in demand in most styles as additional spot lighting

Sconce with lampshade

The lampshade gives the lamp a romantic image, and in a dark color it also gives it a certain muted lyricism.

This wall light adds softness and coziness to the room.

Sconce cylinder

The laconic appearance of such a lamp has more of a functional use than a decorative one. Feel free to place it in the kitchen, in the reading area, or in the bedside area.

Minimalistic image of a wall sconce-cylinder

Sconce black with crystal

The location of such a light source is appropriate in the personal space of the bedroom, near the hallway mirrors or the sofa area of ​​the living room in a Gothic style.

Such a lamp cannot help but decorate your interior with its presence.

Lace sconce

Lace is a decor of a certain direction, and therefore placing a sconce with a lace lampshade in a room is a special soulfulness of the owner, characteristic of oriental interior styles.

A romantic image embodied in a wall light source

Photos of chandeliers on suspended ceilings in the interior

A designer chandelier consisting of many metal rods with LED bulbs at the end of each of them. It resembles a dandelion that is about to fly apart into small parachutes. The composition is complemented by lighting along the entire perimeter of the ceiling.

The following lamp model on a black background of a glossy stretch ceiling will evoke unique emotions. Thanks to the design of the crystal lampshade, an exotic flower literally blooms on the ceiling. Such a chandelier will undoubtedly become an interior decoration.

A classic chandelier made of crystal in the form of numerous pendants that convey unique glare from the light bulbs. All of them are reflected on the glossy chocolate-colored surface and create a very tasty picture.

The unusual design of the lamp creates a fantastic visual effect. Long rods topped with small rectangular shades. The arrangement of the elements is repeated on the ceiling, creating a 3D picture.

Here is a version of a colored stretch ceiling in the form of a sky, and in the center there is a luminous circle from a crystal ceiling chandelier. It represents either the sun or a whirlpool of water.

Chandelier with candles in sconces instead of shades. Contrary to the opinion that candle lamps are inappropriate on a glossy ceiling, we see the opposite option. But the peculiarity lies elsewhere - in the color of the canvas. The heterogeneous sand color scheme does not allow light bulbs to be reflected in the form of boring dots.

Original ceiling chandelier on the matte surface of the ceiling. A fairytale butterfly has taken up residence in the children's room. The main body is made of lightweight plastic. Light breaks through the opaque frosted glass and softly illuminates the room.

Surface

A glossy surface helps add luxury to a room. This ceiling makes the room look chic, sophisticated and unique. That's why most people choose gloss.

It reflects light, thereby increasing the space.

The matte surface makes the room a little subdued, but at the same time stylish.

How to choose the right ceiling lamp according to the style of the room

It is important that the chandelier not only harmonizes with the texture of the stretch ceiling, but also fits well into the overall design of the room. The choice of lamps is huge, so everyone can choose their own option. The main thing is to know what features distinguish a certain style in order to choose the right lighting fixture.

Classic

Classic-style chandeliers have exquisite shapes; they are often decorated with crystal pendants, candle lamps, silk lampshades, etc. An excellent option for a glossy canvas is a lamp with decorative elements made of cut or colored glass.

For a country style interior

This style is characterized by the use of natural materials. A chandelier with a wicker or textile body and wooden shades will help fill the room with coziness. It is better to combine the products with a matte ceiling.

Modern

Modern is a combination of classics and modern details. This style will be complemented by a chandelier decorated with furs, fabric, candle lamps, chains, and crystal beads. It will make the interior more refined and aristocratic.

High tech

Such lamps are presented in the most unusual forms. This can be a design with shades made of transparent or frosted glass, which are used as additional light sources. There are also models with a large number of lamps, the light flux of which is focused in one direction. They provide high-quality, uniform lighting and help place accents.

Ethnic styles

Chandeliers in Japanese, Egyptian, African, English and other styles indicate a person’s interest in different cultures. The main feature that unites them is the use of natural materials. Therefore, choose lamps made of glass, wood or ceramics.

Loft

This style is characterized by simple lines, shapes, minimal decor, and high functionality. A chandelier made of metal, wood or a combination of both will look good in such an interior. Buy lampshades in black, white, gray.