All about pendant lights in the bedroom

The bedroom is a place where after work you want to relax and unwind. The decor of the bedroom is complex, consisting of many nuances, and lighting plays an important role in it. Well-chosen lamps of the right shapes and colors will help create an atmosphere of comfort and peace in the bedroom. A pendant lamp can be an important addition to a room. This article will focus on the types of pendant models, their advantages and disadvantages, as well as their choice.

Suspended luminaires are those in which the light source, using a cable or chain, is located at a considerable distance from the ceiling. Using them in the bedroom allows you to divide the space, visually highlight the zones where the bedside tables and the head of the bed are located. This is achieved thanks to the directional light.

Pendant lamps differ from chandeliers in a number of possibilities:

• the function of changing the height of the location;
• directionality of the light stream;
• the ability to change the brightness of lighting.

Pendant lights vary in shape, material, mounting system, decor.

The advantages of pendant lighting include a number of qualities.

• Practicality... As a rule, modern luminaire models are functional, ergonomic and aesthetic.
• They are easy to install. Such lamps can be hung on any ceilings, even suspended ones, not to mention the standard versions. Thanks to the height adjustment function, they can be installed in rooms with high or low ceilings.
• Saving space on bedside tables. Using pendant lights frees up space on your bedside furniture for the essentials you need to have on hand by the bed. It also eliminates the need for table lamps.
• Spot lighting... Using them makes it possible to concentrate light at one point, for example, on a book while reading.
• Uniform illumination ability... A chandelier located in the center of the ceiling cannot uniformly illuminate a large room. Pendant lamps installed evenly in different parts of the room will help to cope with this task.
• Do not create shadow. Given that the lights are positioned directly over objects, they cast little or no shadows.
• Affordable price and beautiful design... Luminaires of a similar design are made of different materials and have a different, but usually low price.

The main advantage of suspended structures is the ability to concentrate lighting in certain areas by lowering the device lower or raising it higher to illuminate a larger area. The advantage of such lighting devices also lies in the large selection of light sources. A wide variety of light bulbs can be screwed into pendant lights... Depending on the desire or need, you can use fluorescent, LED or incandescent lamps. Using diode lamps, you can significantly save money, because the devices will give a sufficient amount of bright light, consuming very little energy.

Unfortunately, it is worth noting that with a huge number of advantages, these devices also have disadvantages.

• Some models have a rather complex design.... These products are difficult to assemble and install.
• Most pendant lights needs transformers or power supplies.

When choosing this option, remember that if the unit is placed near a ceiling, the surface may be damaged by high temperatures.

Pendant lamps are in the greatest demand among designers today. This is due to their huge variety, modern look and possibilities for creativity. Lamps are:

• bedside;
• ceiling;
• hanging in the form of a sconce from the ceiling.

Depending on the appearance and design features, they are used to give the interior a dynamic, versatile look.

Suspended illuminators are divided into:

• classic;
• modern;
• ultramodern.

Recently, classic options have been used less often, while demand for modern models has grown significantly. For ultra-modern design, dim lamps are used, for example, in the style of minimalism, they do not distract from the main decor.

Suspended luminaires differ not only in appearance, but also in design.

First of all, they differ:

• shade material;
• their form;
• type of fixing shades;
• the location of the switches.

Suspended models consist of a base, shade and lampshade.

Luminaires can be attached to the ceiling:

• using a wire;
• on a decorative chain;
• on ropes;
• using a rod made of a metal tube.

The luminaires on the pole are more stable, but the height of such a product is more difficult to adjust. Lights on a wire or chain can be easily lifted as needed. The suspended structure can be either a classic shade with a lamp or a whole design model. The design of such a device can consist of two, three or more identical shades.

When choosing the required luminaire, you need to pay attention to the shades.

They are both transparent and opaque.

• Transparent... Such plafonds are able to diffuse light well, visually making the room joyful and spacious.
• Opaque... They are used to obtain a directed beam of light, to concentrate it on a separate surface in the right place.

The shape of the plafonds also plays an important role. They can take the form:

• cube, square, rectangle;
• spheres, hemispheres;
• cylinder, tube, oval;
• cone, drops.

Some specimens can have a completely bizarre shape. Exclusive lamps often have an unusual look and are made in the form of galleons, drops, petals, flowers. Such designer products will decorate the room, create a feeling of comfort and warmth.

Suspended luminaires are supplied with a variety of switches tailored to the needs of the consumer. Among them there are both traditional models and modern high-tech variations.

Luminaires are installed:

• switches on a chain;
• mortise;
• sensory.

Numerous high-tech models are focused exclusively on the modern person accustomed to amenities and comfort.

Today, many manufacturers offer consumers a variety of options for every taste. When preparing to purchase a pendant lighting device, you need to solve several questions for yourself.

• Define style products.
• Select the required the size.
• Pick up the required Colour.
• Define, what the lamp is made of... Preference should be given to products made from simple, lightweight, but durable materials.
• Check the reliability of the product. The quality of the materials from which the base and lampshade are made must correspond to the rated power of the bulbs. It is better to give preference to energy efficient products.

• Each room requires a special specific design, this also applies to lighting devices... In the bedroom, pendant lamps with fabric or paper lampshades and shades, especially of a round or spherical shape, will look most advantageous. Such products are capable of making the lighting subdued, causing a feeling of safety and peace.

• Pendant lights using crystal or glass pendants with multiple bulbs will look great in a classic-style bedroom.

• Models in the form of various geometric shapes perfectly emphasize the character of the design solution in the interior design.

• Matte lampshade with chrome metal details will look great over a white or silver bedside table at the head of the bed.