How to position the spotlights in the kitchen

Spot lights (including the kitchen) is one of the main modern trends in the arrangement of houses and apartments. The selection and installation of lighting fixtures has always given a lot of time. After all, everyone wants to have their housing was not dark and uncomfortable.

The kitchen is the place where plenty of light is very important. But large chandeliers in this room to anything. The perfect solution for lighting in the kitchen are the spotlights. Their placement, if necessary, will illuminate every corner of the room. In this case, spotlights are a unique design solution that will fit almost any style, especially modern.

Advantages spotlight ↑

Before to equip the kitchen spotlights should be familiar with all the subtleties, advantages and disadvantages. This method of lighting is popular for the following reasons:

• A wide range of. Spot lights varied. When choosing colors, shapes and sizes, just dazzled. This is undoubtedly a big plus, because you can use them in any design. But this factor, there is another side of the coin. With a large assortment there is a high probability of the wrong choice. Therefore, you should carefully evaluate each model.
• The elegance and beauty. Thanks to its compactness and attractive appearance, posted on the kitchen spot lights will give the room a charm.
• The possibility of installation on any surface. The lamps can be easily installed on the normal and the suspended ceiling. In addition they can be fastened to the walls and even hanging kitchen cabinets.
• Efficiency. Due to its small size, even in large numbers, they are minimally consume power. In order to reduce costs to repay bills, you can set the bulbs a few switches. Thus, it is necessary to highlight a certain area.
• Functionality. The devices can serve as Supplement to the main light source, and may completely replace it.

Disadvantages of spotlighting ↑

Like all interior, spot lights, despite a sufficient number of positive aspects, have its drawbacks. The cons for these lamps are not so important, but still do not forget about them.

• Installing them is a more laborious task and requires more time, in contrast to the usual pendant lamps.
• If you wish to place such lamps on the ceiling, it should take care of their installation at the stage of repair. If you wish to mount them in the kitchen, you should consider it another stage of its Assembly.
• Also install a spotlight in your own kitchen can impede the stereotypes. Many people think that these lamps serve as lighting for offices. However, such thoughts can easily get rid of, looking photos of food with spot lighting. Will become immediately clear that these fixtures harmonize perfectly in any room.

Design ↑

By design, these lamps are divided into two types:

• Lamp directional. They are able to illuminate the room in one direction only, which is determined from the very beginning.
• Turning the light sources. These lamps are more functional as they can rotate around its axis by 40 degrees. This option is particularly popular for installation in the kitchen, and set, in particular. Indeed, in this case, during operation, it is possible to direct the light in desired direction.

Species spotlight ↑

Design clear, but it is not the only difference. Spotlights also have different installation method. Distinguish flush, pendant and surface mounted luminaires. The first option is most popular for the home. The main advantage of such lamps is that when they are off they are almost unnoticed. Moreover, their design are quite diverse. The disadvantage is that built-in lights are installed only on suspended ceilings (suspended, plaster, etc.).

For ordinary concrete ceilings in the kitchen it is recommended to install overhead spotlights. Unlike the previous version, they freely attach to any ceiling. However, many confuse the fact that they are quite noticeable. But if you want you can choose a lamp with a variety of decorated panels. Mounts a lamp thanks to a special spot that is set on the basis of.

Design benefits there are like the mortise and overhead lamps. First, almost imperceptible. This will create unusual atmosphere in the room. Overhead lamps can be decorated in various bright light diffusers, which will also give the room uniqueness. In addition, these lamps have a wide illumination angle.

The choice of lamps for lamp ↑

In addition to design and design, you should determine what type of lamps would be equipped with a lamp. Spot lamps are used to the usual incandescent or halogen. The main difference is that with equal capacity, the first option allocates a little less light. So coverage of the same area of the room, lamps with incandescent bulbs need more

What to pay attention before purchase ↑

The choice of spotlights is necessary to approach with mind. If the experience in buying it there, it is better to consult a specialist. So, before purchasing you should pay attention to the following parameters:

• Country of origin. Despite the stereotypes, it is not necessary to separate the products of Chinese manufacturers. Of course, most of them low quality, but you can find those, which are characteristics not worse than the European brands and costs in this case will be slightly cheaper. Usually these products are written by Europe. But except for the Chinese lamps, the market is rich in both European and domestic goods.
• Quality. As mentioned above, an inexperienced person will be difficult to choose a really quality product. But the rule «the more expensive the better» not always appropriate.
• Colors and shades. Often you can buy lamps from the same batch, but their shades are different. If they are placed close to each other, it will be immediately evident. If this situation does not cause any embarrassment, you can safely take the lights at a photo or watching only one of all. The rest, it is recommended to inspect every spot lamp.

Therefore, the design of the lamps should not have complex features, so as to wash them will be hard. Better than simply, but with taste.

Accommodation in the kitchen ↑

The location of spotlights in the kitchen depends mainly on individual preferences. But some of the recommendations still exists. The main kitchen is convenience and functionality. Lighting must also comply with the rules.

The most important is to provide light for the two most needed areas. The first is one in which the process of cooking. The second – a dining area.

Also not superfluous will be to install the ability to adjust the level of lighting. That is, if you need to turn on the light only in a work or dining area and so on.

Lighting of the working area ↑

To ensure maximum comfort when working in the kitchen, it is better to take care of the availability of additional lighting for critical work areas. Even better, if the lamps are with the ability to change lighting angle (rotary). To see examples of the arrangement of halogen lamps for working areas in the kitchen in the next photo.

This lighting method will justify all efforts and expectations. The room will be bright, stylish and modern. All interested in setting your own kitchen spot lighting will be useful to watch the following video.

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