Ceiling chandelier in the hallway - interesting design solutions

Light in the hallway and corridor

The selection of lighting fixtures in the corridor and hallway is approached responsibly, because there are no windows or natural light. Get to know the general principles:

1. A dark corridor creates a tiring atmosphere and a bad mood.
2. Light is distributed evenly along the corridor, regardless of its shape and size.
3. The main interior of the house should be combined with the hallway lighting.
4. Use energy-saving lamps to save natural resources and your money.
5. The level of illumination should match that of neighboring rooms.
6. Corridor lighting will be divided into local and main; it is important that they are combined and together create the ideal combination.
7. Average lighting parameters for a hallway are 1 lm per 1 sq. m (50 – 80 lux).

Types of lighting fixtures for the corridor

Spotlights . Their prices vary from 100 rubles to several thousand;

Spotlights on a matte finish Source avatars.mds.yandex.net

• Sconce . Their prices range from a few hundred to several hundred thousand;

Sconce with diffused light Source comfortoria.ru

• LED strips . Their prices range from several hundred to several tens of thousands;

LED strip visually lifts the ceiling Source profi-potolkov.ru
Spots . Their prices vary from 100 rubles to several tens of thousands.

Spots for accent lighting Source lystre.ru

• Chandeliers . They can become the center of the corridor, adding luxury and accent to any room.

But when buying, consider certain facts:

1. The chandelier should not exceed 1/3 of the total area of ​​the hallway. Otherwise, it will visually reduce its already small dimensions. If you are the owner of a narrow corridor with ceilings less than 2.5 - 3 meters high, then completely abandon the chandelier in favor of the devices shown above.
2. It is customary to install additional (local) lamps in large corridors, not counting the central chandelier. In reasonable quantities, they will not spoil the design, but, on the contrary, will draw the attention of guests to certain sources of comfort.
3. Classic lighting in the hallway is ideally complemented by refined and sophisticated chandeliers with glass or crystal pendants.
4. For homes decorated in a modern style, it is not recommended to complicate chandeliers with unnecessary elements. Choose the simplest form.
5. Chandeliers with inserts made of valuable materials require complex care, removing all parts when washing.

The chandelier is laconic and modern Source cdn20.pamono.com
You won’t find chandeliers from well-known and trusted brands in the mass market; you’ll have to pay a little extra for them. And cheap options are made from materials that are prone to frequent breakdowns. Therefore, if you still settle on a chandelier, do not skimp.

Original chandelier Source avatars.mds.yandex.net

Choosing the type of chandeliers

What light sources can be used for a ceiling chandelier in the hallway?

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Incandescent lamps are a familiar and familiar light. The closest thing to a live fire, incandescent light is comfortable. The disadvantage of incandescent lamps is that they are short-lived and consume a lot of electricity. True, to illuminate a small hallway, you won’t need many of them.

LED bulbs. Chandeliers with LED lamps have been used in our homes quite recently. Their high efficiency has made them quite popular. The problem of using chandeliers with LED lamps is determined by personal preferences. Their light is not pleasant for some, but suitable for others. The use of LED lamps remains a matter of personal choice.

Chandeliers with halogen lamps are just coming into fashion. But the popularity of halogen lamps is growing. The emission spectrum of halogen lamps is comfortable to perceive. The design of halogen lamps is close to incandescent lamps. In terms of light quality and efficiency, chandeliers with halogen lamps look very attractive.

Lighting in the corridor with suspended ceiling

Nowadays, more and more people are installing suspended ceilings, because they have such advantages as:

1. Fast installation by professionals;
2. Simple care
3. Water resistance
4. Visual volume
5. Adding relief (optional)

There are plenty of lighting options in a corridor with a suspended ceiling. You can choose spotlights, you can use LED backlighting, or you can combine both methods. The ideal color scheme would be cream and brownish shades, because they do not overload the eyes and create a light effect. These are not fundamental rules, and if you want blue light - go ahead, you create beauty yourself!

A variety of lighting creates the interior Source vip-1gl.ru

Important points:

• The power of the bulbs should vary up to 35 watts. This rule is mandatory, since high power is accompanied by high temperatures that melt certain areas of the ceiling;
• It is worth purchasing light bulbs with a reserve. In the future, this will simplify and speed up the process of replacing lighting in a hallway with suspended ceilings;
• Choose lamps that are mounted in the suspended ceiling from the outside to get rid of obstacles during replacement;
• For low-power lamps (up to 30 watts), you will have to install a transformer box that will control the network voltage;
• Choose the size wisely and don’t go crazy with dimensions; a lamp that’s too big won’t even fit into the socket.

Lighting in a long narrow corridor

When deciding on lighting in a long corridor, it is necessary to think about its size. In most houses they are built long and narrow. The craftsmen will try to hide the disadvantages in a narrow corridor as much as possible with the correct lighting.

Lighting in a long corridor Source prolife.ru.com

To do this, they will divide the lighting in the long hallway into several zones. Each of them will receive its own design concept. In the main zone, high-brightness devices will be used, primarily illuminating the walls or mirror, because it is capable of reflecting any flow.

If this is not enough to achieve the desired result, hidden ceiling lighting with point or directional ray sources (LED strips) is used. They need to be arranged in an even row, conveying the style of the runway. Thanks to the basics of lighting in a small hallway, the human eye will perceive it more comfortably, without associations with dark and dirty tunnels.

If you decide to install switches rather than motion sensors in a long corridor, then place them in different parts of the room.

Lighting a long narrow hallway Source vplate.ru

See also: Catalog of projects of two-story houses with panoramic windows.

Design of chandeliers in the hallway: photo

As practice shows, almost any owner of a small room tries with all his might to make it larger, at least visually. In this matter, oddly enough, the correct choice of lighting plays a special role. To visually increase the space, it is recommended to give preference to finishing materials in light colors. Light surfaces are subsequently able to reflect light, as a result of which designers recommend making small corridors and hallways as light as possible. The luminous flux must be directed to the upper half of the walls and to those places where the intersection of walls and ceiling occurs.

Lighting in corridors with low and high ceilings

Halogen spots have a design that regulates the luminous flux. They will help transform a room with high ceilings. It is necessary to direct the rays from the lamps to the lower part of the walls. Thus, the ceiling will lose attention and become visually lower.

Spots are good not only for high corridors, but also for low ones. Marvelous! When working with low ceilings, you already need a spot with a small “leg” located vertically + a large horizontal one. Craftsmen will direct light rays to the most furnished areas, for example, to a hanger. If your corridor is a typical representative of the old “Khrushchev” with shabby ceilings, then the spot will get rid of this problem.

Spots in a small hallway Source postroiv.ru

Height problems will also be solved by a rotating sconce (on hinged brackets). It is similar in appearance and functions to the spot; mounted on walls or ceilings, regulates light supply and zoning conditions.

Rotating sconce Source images.ru.prom.st

Ceiling chandeliers in the hallway: photos in the interior

A ceiling chandelier is an integral part in the design of any interior. Thanks to the wide range of products, you can not only choose the appropriate option, but also quite easily get lost in such abundance. In this case, it is recommended to look at what different models of chandeliers look like in interior design.

Light zoning

Zoning is usually called the visual division of a territory into small parts that have their own intended purpose and mode of use. So, having identified these zones, we will select the right lighting for them.

• First part : the entrance door and the space adjacent to it. This area welcomes guests and is actively used for searching for clothes/shoes, so it needs a lot of light;
• Second part: cabinets, hangers, shelves, etc. We recommend integrating lamps into the furniture itself to create an interesting design idea;
• Third part : the corridor itself. This is the most voluminous part used to move between rooms. All the tips described above will come in handy here;
• Part four: mirror (we’ll talk about the nuances below);
• Fifth part: stairs (we’ll talk about the nuances below);
• Sixth part : armchair/sofa. The size of the corridors does not allow everyone to create such a zone. But if you have a huge hall, then this is a chance to add home comfort to an uninhabited room. Place a floor lamp nearby to create warm light.

Floor lamp with original design Source design-homes.ru

Mirror lighting

Almost every hallway is equipped with a mirror, which we are used to looking at before leaving the house to check our appearance. But it's not just for fashionistas; This is also a great design move. After all, a mirror reflects any object or ray, visually expanding the corridor and adding a drop of depth, mystery and interest to it. But to make the result even better, you will have to resort to additional lighting of the room. Now we will look at the main methods:

• For the corridor, the best option is wall sconces. They are hung in perfectly even and symmetrical rows on the side/top.

Most often, sconces are used in large quantities - from 4 to 10 pieces to illuminate one mirror. But if you are confident in your idea, you can leave one sconce. The craftsmen will quickly install them and connect them to de-energized wires, insert light bulbs and work with the machines on the panel. Ready!

Mirror lighting Source sovetiposvety.ru
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• LED Strip Light. This idea gained popularity due to its interesting appearance, reminiscent of the makeup mirror used by celebrities. In addition, the LED backlight does not overheat, which makes its use easier and safer.

It is necessary to choose a powerful tape, as it will be installed behind the mirror. Craftsmen will stick it on the back of a reflective and pre-degreased surface or special aluminum profiles. After a little time, the masters will provide you with the result in the form of evenly placed diodes around the entire perimeter of the mirror. Don't worry if your mirror is too large - it will have little effect on the cost or ease of installation.

Mirror LED illumination Source lightgid.ru

Correct placement of lamps

Lighting must fully justify its purpose. The corridor needs soft, diffused light so that when entering the hallway from the entrance or street, you do not experience discomfort. At the same time, the lighting should be such that the reflection in the mirror is without shadow, and the light does not blind the eyes. The best option is to install additional light sources directly on the mirror.

Additional lighting for the mirror in the hallway.

Light should highlight the advantages of interior items and decorations, but hide repair errors or lack thereof. In large rooms it is better to separate the lighting. This approach will help save on energy costs. Pass-through switches help turn on the light at the beginning of the corridor and turn it off at the end. This is true for long narrow hallways.

Design of a long narrow hallway with pass-through switches.

A lot of lamps located along the walls look impressive. However, this approach is not reasonable, since the hallway does not need so many lamps. Wall light sources look harmonious if they are made in pairs or as a whole group. For a large hallway, the ideal option is to place lamps along one wall.

Interior option for a large hallway with lamps.

The classic approach is to install sconces on the sides of the mirror. In one room, lighting should be done in the same style. Wall lighting should be located away from other light sources, such as a chandelier.

Sconces on the sides of the mirror.

Hallway design with chandelier.

It is important to remember that to install a wall light you need a perfectly flat wall surface. Light will highlight all imperfections. The lighting level should be the same as the light level in adjacent rooms.

Video description

Watch in this video how to organize lighting in a small hallway:

Staircase lighting

The construction of two- and three-story houses is now progressing in Russia. The staircase in such rooms is installed in the corridor. So if you're working on hallway lighting, don't forget about the steps. Here, proper lighting is important not only for aesthetic pleasure, but also for the safety of residents.

We offer you several ways:

• LED strips . As mentioned above, ribbons will help fill the corridor and stairs with coziness. LEDs clearly highlight the contours of the steps, which is important for safety. You can also integrate motion sensors, because this will help save electricity and your money.
• Spot halogen lamps . Their convenience and competitive price are impressive. But pay attention to the size of the lamps and the distance between them; Leave large gaps between large lamps.
• Neon tubes. We recommend installing this lighting under each step to give clear contours, which can be found in fashionable clubs. Neon consumes little electricity, plus it can withstand mechanical damage and excess water for a long time.

Illumination makes going up and down stairs safe Source cdn.instructables.com

• Hidden lighting . Its soft and refined light will highlight the edges of the steps. Concealed lighting consists of translucent materials such as frosted glass/acrylic plates/fiber optics.

Illumination of paintings

It is possible that our reader is a connoisseur of art and the owner of beautiful paintings. Bad light spoils the impression of even a real masterpiece, and you probably want to draw attention to the meaning of these canvases. Please note that the lamp must have color rendering within 70-90 Ra. And the ideal color temperature of a lighting device ranges from 2.7 to 3 thousand K.

Illumination of paintings Source design-mate.ru

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Watch this video on how to choose hallway lighting:

Shelf lighting

Looking at photographs of other people's hallways, you can notice a tendency to install shelves. And this is understandable; It is convenient to store off-season clothes, shoes and other small accessories in the hallway.

The main way to illuminate objects located on shelves is to use an LED strip. Craftsmen will measure the length of the shelf to fit the profile and tape to it. For safety, they will fence off the connection point to the laid wires and check the operation of the tape by connecting it to a transformer. The men will turn off the electricity and return it in a timely manner to continue installation; they will place a white matte screen on the profile to make the light softer and more uniform. Finally, they will glue the LED strip profile onto the shelf. Great result!

An interesting solution for the hallway - sneakers on the shelf Source www.designboom.com