What is spot?
Ceiling spotlight with the ability to independently adjust the direction of the light flux. Some spots may look like ordinary lighting fixtures in the form of chandeliers and wall sconces, but differ structurally from them.
What types of spots are there?
Products are classified by type of mount. The following types of spots.
Ceiling spots
Become a complement to central lighting or completely replace it. The advantage of ceiling products is that it is possible to change the direction of the reflector. Thanks to which you can focus on various interior details, to highlight a work area or a place to relax. These luminaires are small in size, so they are suitable for rooms with low ceilings.
Wall spots
Similar models can be a great decorative highlight for hanging shelves or wall paintings. The location of the spots above the desk or computer desk does not take up much space and completely replaces the table lamp. Products with wall mounts are also sometimes used as a nightlight, the main thing is to choose the right power.
Recessed
This type is mounted in the ceiling plane as well as recessed spotlights. They are fastened with insertion springs.
Through the use of different glasses, the room will create the desired level of lighting. Devices with frosted glass give a soft and uniform luminous flux, and structures with transparent glass - accurate and directional.
Recessed light sources do not conceal the area and are minimally visible on a suspended or suspended ceiling.
Overhead spots
The luminaires of the laid-on type are closely adjacent to the plane, which is why they differ in their limited turning ability. The appearance and performance of such devices is in no way inferior to other models.
Bracketed spots
It is a very popular type of mount, which allows for free change of direction of light. Products may have one or more reflectors. The open mount has a different shape, due to which a holistic design is created, which looks quite impressive.
Rod Mounts
This model is equipped with several lamps located in one straight or curved line. Certain products have a flexible bar that can take on any configuration. With this mount, devices are used as the original lighting for niches or walls. The design is also able to act as central lighting for a small room.
Pros and cons
Like any other devices, spots have a number of advantages and disadvantages.
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Practical and convenient lighting devices that allow you to place accents in the room, without moving the lights. |
The directed stream of light does not always provide uniform illumination of the room. If you choose the wrong fixtures, the backlight will be distributed in the form of single spots.
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Due to their small size, compact products retain useful area. |
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Since the luminaires are mainly equipped with halogen and LED lamps, energy is consumed less than with conventional incandescent bulbs. |
Economical halogen bulbs quickly burn out due to power surges. This problem will help to solve the replacement of LED lamps. |
Designs include strong, durable parts and reliable lamps that do not require frequent replacement. |
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Models with LEDs have a low heating temperature, which allows them to be used for suspended ceilings. |
To achieve proper lighting in a spacious room requires the installation of several spots, which involves high costs. |
Easy installation, which is done independently. |
What do spots look like in the interior of rooms?
By color and style, lamps are selected for the interior decoration of the room. For example, models with rounded lines made of materials imitating platinum, gold or bronze will be appropriate in the classic design. For modern styling, metal or glass structures that have a rectangular or square shape are suitable. A neutral option will be white spots on a suspended or suspended ceiling of an identical shade.
The hall will look good more non-standard and stylish lamps that will give the interior an expensive and sophisticated look. In the living room a large amount of light is present in the area with a sofa. Light sources can be placed in the form of a curved line or frame the edge of the ceiling of the plasterboard.
In the kitchen, lighting fixtures are installed on the ceiling above the dining group or in the work area. Often used double models, which simultaneously distribute the luminous flux on the table and cooking surface. Light sources can be made of glass, metal, crystal and plastic in white or bright colors.
Since the bedroom does not require bright lighting, the products are placed in the area with a closet or on both sides of the bed. Overhead structures or luminaires on rails are ideal.
For children, these devices are used to illuminate the gaming, sleeping or educational segment. It is advisable to choose string models or embedded products that are durable and safe.
With this kind of lighting, you can adjust the configuration of the room. For example, in a long corridor, it is better to organize lighting around the perimeter, and in a small hallway, to illuminate the center.
In the design of the office, the spots can be used as a highlight of bookshelves or a desk. Such light sources will harmonize well with table lamps or floor lamps. For design, choose products in white or black, square or round models, as well as wooden structures.
How to choose a spot?
For a stretch ceiling, the recessed type of fixtures is preferred. In this case, the body of the structure remains behind the canvas, and the outer part is outside. This design is more aesthetic.
It is also important to pay attention to lamps for appliances as the stretch fabric does not tolerate high temperatures. A suitable and common option is economical LEDs that are not exposed to heat. It is possible to use incandescent lamps, which have a low power of 40 watts.
Photo gallery
The spots in the interior allow you to achieve beautiful lighting effects and high-quality lighting.Various types and configurations of luminaires fit into any design and bring unusual and stylish to it.