Modern hanging chandeliers in the interior - design features and the best ideas for use in interior design (video + 115 photos)

Types of pendant lamps

Modern pendant lights can be mounted on a variety of horizontal surfaces, not just the ceiling. Interior decorators often use them to decorate niches, shelving and open shelves.

But the most common are ceiling lighting fixtures.

They differ from each other in:

• Type of suspension (cable, cable or pipe).
• The number of lamps (depending on the area of ​​the room and the features of its configuration).
• The specifics of the lampshades (they can be modular, stationary, rotating or independent).
• Material (nowadays they produce glass, bronze, crystal, plastic, wood, leather products).
• Technical characteristics (technical parameters affect the installation height and size of the lamps).
• Design decision (can be made in different styles).
• Areas of use (products for home and public places are distinguished).

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Varieties

Modern manufacturers produce beautiful and functional lamps of various designs and modifications:

Lighting devices on cables are the most popular today. As a rule, a small number of such lamps are used in the interior. With their help, you can divide the available space into separate functional zones. Lamps on cables are especially common in cozy kitchens.

They can be installed not only above the dining table, but also above the bar counter or countertop on which food is prepared.

To decorate interiors of different styles, you can choose ceiling lamps. Most often, such products are found in large rooms.

They can be confidently classified as classics, since lighting fixtures of similar designs are traditional and are found very often.

Modern manufacturers are constantly improving ceiling chandeliers, making them more interesting and attractive. Today, options that come with a remote control are in great demand.

Such lamps can be controlled from a distance and change the brightness of the lighting in the room.

You can save space and provide high-quality lighting in the room using recessed lamps. The main advantage of built-in models is that most often they protrude slightly above the ceiling surface and do not take up much free space.

Lately, pendant lamps have become very popular.

Such products are installed on the ceiling using special adapter tubes or chains, stylized to match a particular style of the surrounding interior. As a rule, such specimens are purchased for more spacious rooms, since they extend beyond the ceiling surface, going down a certain distance.

You can add an interesting twist to your interior by using triple pendant lamps. Often these products are mounted above certain functional areas in the room.

For example, if we are talking about an island table in a spacious kitchen, then in a similar way you can divide its surface into a dining area and a food preparation area.

In interiors designed in a modern style, the best choice would be lamps with long pendants. With the help of such elements you can effectively emphasize a stylish interior and make it more organic.

To create a truly luxurious and rich environment, you can use multi-layer cascading chandeliers. Such structures have different types of fastenings: both ceiling and suspended.

Most often, these spectacular devices are made of glass or expensive crystal, characterized by a unique play of light.

It is impossible not to mention the popular LED lamps. Such models are extremely rarely used as the main lighting fixture in a room. First of all, LED lamps play the role of attractive decorative elements and additional lighting devices.

Today on the lighting market there are not only classic single lamps, but also double lamps. Such designs consist of two LED light bulbs located at a short distance from each other and located in one compact frame.

Modern adjustable lamp models are multifunctional and easy to use. The main advantage of such models is that their light flux can be redirected in any direction you need.

Simple linear lamps are often equipped with LED and fluorescent lamps. Outwardly, such devices resemble simple luminous lines (hence the name). Most often, such devices are installed on the ceiling surface.

They look harmonious not only in residential, but also in industrial and office spaces.

Living room: is there room for hanging here?

The living room is the “calling card” of the house. The room is used for receiving guests, casual conversations with friends over a cup of tea, and family gathers here to relax together. The furnishings in the room should be cozy, comfortable and thought out to the smallest detail. The interior design shows the taste of the owners of the home.

In the living room, pendant lamps are used quite widely - they play the role of general or local lighting.

What's the best way to decorate a room?

• Just like in the kitchen interior, in the living room pendant lamps are used as the main light source. This is an ideal option for small spaces. A bulky chandelier hides the usable area of ​​the room. And compact and effective lamps provide good visibility and do not take up useful space.

• Each living room has a seating area - a sofa or a pair of armchairs. Hanging lamps will help highlight this area. Designers recommend hanging a pair of eye-catching lamps, like Arte Lamp Moroccana A4552SP-1GO, on either side of the sofa or mounting a row of identical lamps directly above the furniture.

  
  The light emanating from the devices will be very useful while reading books or doing handicrafts.

• If your home has a dining area not only in the kitchen, but also in the living room, mark it with local lighting. A row of pendant lamps above the table is beautiful and convenient. The lamps will create a solemn atmosphere during feasts and get-togethers with family and provide excellent visibility.

• When using modern pendant lamps in the living room interior, you should foresee two important points in advance. First, lamps should not interfere with movement around the room. Second, consider whether the position of the furniture over which you are going to install the lamps will change. Carrying the device is not an easy task.

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Color solutions

If you want to create a beautiful and thoughtful interior in all respects, then you should take into account the color of the lighting fixture. As a rule, the shade of the chandelier body is selected in accordance with the color scheme of the main interior.

Bright red, orange and yellow specimens can only be installed in furnishings of the appropriate tone.

Such colors complement interiors done in white tones especially effectively. But you should not overload the decor with a large number of such rich devices, otherwise the ensemble may turn out to be too colorful and irritating to the eye.

Classic colors are black, gray, white and brown. These options look great in many interiors. However, it is worth highlighting fashionable interiors in the style of hi-tech or minimalism. In such ensembles, lamps in classic shades will look perfect.

Pendant lamps on metal bases or cables with transparent shades are very popular today. Such specimens will be combined with almost any paint.

Dimensions

Suspended structures can have a variety of dimensions. There are miniature specimens, which are most often installed in large numbers in one area.

Larger options with pendants can be used as main lighting, but the layout of the room plays an important role here.

It is not recommended to use such devices in small rooms, as they take up more space than traditional ceiling options and can visually reduce an already small space.

Pendant lights in the bathroom

Even in large and tall bathrooms, hangers, as a rule, are placed not above free space, but above plumbing fixtures, near the mirror.

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Materials

Modern pendant lights are made from different materials. They differ from each other in performance characteristics, service life and, of course, appearance.

Wooden appliances rank first in terms of environmental friendliness. Even during the heating process, such products do not emit harmful substances and are absolutely safe for the health of the whole family.

However, when purchasing such a lamp, we must not forget that it requires special care. Natural wood needs to be treated from time to time with special protective agents so that it does not dry out and lose its brightness of color.

Metal models are the most durable and durable. They are not subject to mechanical damage and physical wear, so they retain their presentation for many years. Point models are also made from this material.

The trend of recent years is considered to be original lamps, the shades of which are assembled from metal rods. They can have a simple shape or be a multifaceted design.

The most fragile, but incredibly elegant, are glass and crystal models. Crystal is more expensive, but its beautiful image justifies the price.

Only this material has a unique play of light during operation of the lamp.

Glass options are not only transparent. Recently, frosted products and products decorated with multi-colored stained glass have been in great demand. Such models are more expensive than simple colorless specimens and look much brighter.

Also on the lighting market there are spectacular copper, forged and even bronze lamps with pendants. Such durable and reliable models look impressive and expensive.

Interesting design ideas

Today, you can decorate your home in absolutely any way that the owners like. To make the ensemble more harmonious and attractive, it must contain details that fit perfectly together.

If you prefer more original and non-trivial interiors, you can use original pendant chandeliers of unusual shapes.

For example, an exquisite design with pendants made in the form of a candle (or several candles) can create a romantic and mysterious atmosphere in the appropriate interior. Such options are made from various materials, but the most attractive and elegant are lamps made of metal with an artificially aged surface or models made of beautiful matte bronze.

The dish lamp has a simple but attractive design. Such varieties look harmonious in industrial, modern and even vintage ensembles. Dish lamps have open designs. Often these models are installed to illuminate a specific area in the room.

The shades of open lamps can have a round or cone-shaped shape. Such lighting fixtures can be used for both outdoor and external illumination of space.

One of the most common are simple closed lamps with round shades. As a rule, such devices emit a soft and pleasant light, making the environment more comfortable and warm. Round hanging models look attractive in many ensembles. They can complement both modern and classic interiors.

The main thing is to pay special attention to the decorative elements of the lamp, if any.

Laconic models with round shades made of transparent or frosted glass are all the rage. Such options look very fresh and airy, especially if they complement interiors made in light and cool colors.

You can add a special chic to your interior by turning to ultra-modern and fashionable square lamps. Such models are distinguished by ideal geometric shapes that attract attention to their “correct” beauty.

Square pendant lights can be used to complement a wide variety of rooms. This could be a spacious living room, kitchen, bedroom, hallway and even bathroom.

It is recommended to install such models in more modern, brutal, respectable and futuristic ensembles. Such stylistic combinations are explained by the harsh and angular elements of square lighting fixtures.

Lamps with a wide rounded lampshade have a more impressive appearance. Most often, such details have light and neutral colors, which look beautiful and soft. For example, in a kitchen, pendant lamps with large white lampshades will look best.

With the help of such details you can refresh or complete the ensemble.

Looking for a place for pendant lamps

Pendant lights can be used in different rooms, where they solve a wide variety of problems, but they are easiest to place in rooms with high ceilings.

Living room

The widest selection of pendant lamps is specifically for the living room, as the most spacious, complex in design and actively used room in an apartment or house.

A chandelier for this room is selected taking into account a lot of nuances: the size and height of the room, the intensity of daylight, the need to create a special atmosphere, the importance of lighting a specific part of the living room.

Traditionally, the type of lamp should match the style of the room:

• In classic interiors, massive, complex multi-arm models with active use of wood, aged metal and expressive decor are appropriate. The ideal lamp in a classic style should be strict, solid and practical.

• Modern interiors gravitate towards simple forms, interesting materials (glass, metal and plastic in the most daring combinations) and increased functionality: for example, the ability to remotely turn off the light or change its color/intensity.

• Eco-friendly interiors can be ideally complemented with a chandelier made of natural materials - wood, rattan, straw or rice paper. Original and, as a rule, unique products make the room even more fresh and pleasing to the eye.

• Living rooms in a minimalist style are complemented by simple and understandable lamps: round or square lampshades made of frosted glass on laconic cables should illuminate the room, and not decorate it. Deliberate simplicity and convenience are valued here.

Do not choose a chandelier for the living room “forever”: by updating the lamp every few years, you can radically change the image and mood of the room. And if you also change boring textiles, then a good mood is guaranteed.

Bedroom

In bedrooms, ceiling chandeliers play the role of spectacular decor and provide general, extremely rarely used light.

Because in these rooms a person most often either simply sleeps, for which light is not needed at all, or rests, when soft and diffused spot light is needed.

A ceiling lamp in a bedroom is like a painting on the wall, which both decorates and “blocks the hole.”

ADVICE! Warm light is ideal for a bedroom that needs to create a relaxing, cozy atmosphere.

Lamps with remote control have become especially popular lately. People find it attractive to be able to change the color and intensity of light without getting out of bed.

When purchasing such a device, it is important to pay attention to its appearance: an abundance of mirror surfaces, crystal balls or beads can negatively affect the thoughtful image of the room.

Kitchen

There are increased requirements for pendant lamps for the kitchen, since the conditions in this part of the apartment or house are significantly different from the living room or bedroom.

A kitchen lamp needs frequent washing, so the material from which it is made should not be afraid of moisture and aggressive detergents.

High quality guarantees the durability and reliability of the product, which is important for the kitchen.

In a kitchen, it is customary to place a chandelier not in the middle of the room to receive general light, but above the dining table to create an accent.

A classic, modern, Provencal or ethnic chandelier should emphasize the comfort and homely atmosphere in the kitchen, gather household members around it and set the mood for positive, relaxing communication.

Children's room

Pendant lamps for a children's room are a fantasy come true and provide ample opportunities to make an already cozy room even more comfortable.

The modern lighting industry gives parents the opportunity to choose the ideal lamp for your child, which will suit him by age, gender, and interests.

Toddlers and preschoolers love bright and original lamps with cartoon characters, insects or animals, suns and clouds.

Such kind and gentle lamps will help the child feel protected in the room, sleep well and develop properly.

The older the child becomes, the more clearly the gender orientation of the lamps becomes apparent. Girls prefer delicate and touching products in pastel or pink tones with butterflies, bows and beads, while boys gravitate towards models of strict design with marine, sports or space themes.

Criteria for choosing a chandelier

Purchasing a chandelier is a responsible undertaking, therefore, in order to avoid disappointment from the purchase, you should first familiarize yourself with the basic selection criteria. These include:

1. power;
2. size;
3. stylistics;
4. design;
5. Light source.

Power

Power is one of the main parameters for a ceiling chandelier. To a large extent, it is determined by the area and height of the room in which it is planned to place the lighting device. The larger the room, the more powerful the chandelier should be.

When choosing a ceiling lamp, it is important to focus not only on the number of light bulbs simultaneously screwed into the sockets, but also on their maximum permissible power. In this case, it is worth paying attention to the material from which the cartridges are made. For low-power lamps, plastic bases are suitable, but for brighter lamps, it is better to prefer ceramic sockets.

Size

The next most important indicator is the size of the chandelier. It is directly dependent on the dimensions of the room. So, for rooms with low ceilings, you should not purchase volumetric models. And vice versa, in a large, spacious hall, a small, modest chandelier will “get lost” and, moreover, will not provide a sufficient level of illumination.

Design

The size of the room determines to some extent the design of the chandelier. There are currently two varieties:

• suspended – fastening is carried out using a chain or cord;
• ceiling - mounted directly to the ceiling.

If the chandelier design includes shades, you should pay attention to their orientation. The most intense lighting can be achieved with bowls pointing downwards. The light directed towards the ceiling will be somewhat muted. The golden mean is a stream of rays going in a circle or in different directions.

The lampshades themselves are made of glass, porcelain or plastic. Having original and sometimes bizarre forms, they can represent either an indivisible structure or a system consisting of a set of elements.

Light source

There are several types of light bulbs used in chandeliers that create light flows. The most common:

• LED lamp is an economical light source that does not emit significant heat. It is distinguished by almost complete safety, sufficient strength and a long service life, as well as a variety of shapes and sizes. May have a warm or cold glow and different radiation intensities;
• An energy-saving lamp is a fairly popular type of lighting that saves a lot of energy and, accordingly, money. Also characterized by a warm or cool glow. It has a significant service life, but requires careful handling and a special method of disposal;
• halogen lamp – provides very bright light of any shade. It is distinguished by its small dimensions, high price and quite impressive service life. Ideal for creative solutions;
• incandescent lamp - used less and less due to significant energy consumption, high heat and short service life. The only advantages are brightness and affordability.

Features and Benefits

Modern hanging products are practical and are artistic elements of stylish decor, which makes them very commonly used designer tools in apartments and offices, hotels and cafes.

Among the most important advantages of hanging devices are:

• external attractiveness;
• versatility in use;
• variety of designs, sizes, colors and shapes;
• safety, ease of installation work;
• long period of work;
• affordable price.

Decor

Hanging products with openwork lampshades can be found in almost every store. With the help of such a product, the lamp will be able to cast fancy shadows on the floor, so the room decor will become more homely and cozy.

Models with pendants look more luxurious - when reflected in them, the light is refracted very beautifully.

Matte lampshades with grilles used to be most often used in rooms with high humidity; today they can be seen in ordinary rooms (when decorated in loft, minimalism, hi-tech style).

Technical characteristics of ceiling hanging lamps

Most models are designed with fixed length hangers. This means that the installation height of the lamp will need to be selected at the time of mounting on the hanging hook. Hanging lamps with a reflector cap, as a rule, have the ability to arbitrarily adjust the height during operation. The diameter of the lampshade or lampshade is usually in the range of 12-30 cm, the length of the suspension is 120-190 cm.

In addition, lamps can be divided according to the light sources used:

• Classic incandescent lamps. In this case, the lampshade or shade is replaced by a small reflector installed in the upper part of the lamp. The lamp power rarely exceeds 70 W;
• LED lamps with E27 base;
• Halogen light bulbs with a standard base are used for vintage models of ceiling hanging lamps in the Techno or Loft style.

The average lamp power does not exceed 65-75 W; usually several pendants with light sources are installed on the ceiling. In this case, the use of too powerful halogens leads to excess illumination and light discomfort.

For your information! The passport for a pendant lamp always indicates the recommended and maximum power of the lamp. In addition, the manufacturer provides the average luminous flux value for a standard device.

Vintage hanging models in Loft style

You can easily determine whether the ceiling lamp has enough capabilities to fully illuminate the room. To do this, it is enough to divide the amount of luminous flux produced by the pendant lamp by the area of ​​the room in square meters. If the device is selected correctly, the result should be a value of 250-300 lux. Otherwise, you will need to recalculate in accordance with the recommendations of the ceiling lamp manufacturer.

Hooks for hanging lamps

The suspended structure can be installed on any ceilings, but under one condition - the distance from the rough surface to the decorative cladding should not exceed 15 cm. The hanging hook itself is attached directly to the concrete floor using two anchors for rotating structures, and one anchor fastener for ordinary ceiling models.

The mounting of hanging lamps may differ slightly from standard lamps.

Some models use a block system for adjusting the height of the suspension, so a “pulley block” and a lock may be located on the hook

Hanging lamps

This is a separate category of pendant lamps. Hanging lamps appeared much earlier than modern decorative lamps and were used for their intended purpose - to provide a normal level of lighting in rooms with high ceilings.

Suspended ceiling structures are characterized by the presence of a reflective cap-reflector, thanks to which the light flux is directed downward in a narrow beam. Whereas for ceiling pendant lamps, this part of the structure plays a more decorative function and is used primarily to diffuse light.

Some companies, such as the Polish one, have chosen the style and design of the fifties and sixties of the last century for their products. Some of them look quite unusual, but are wildly popular, especially among adherents of the Loft style.

Dimensions and height

When choosing the size of hanging products, you need to focus on the size of the rooms themselves where you are going to use them. Large diameters are suitable for large areas, small lamps will fit perfectly into small spaces.

For high ceilings, multi-tiered lamps or cascading devices are suitable.

Manufacturers

• The Italian manufacturer L`Arte Luce creates forged products for lighting ordinary and large rooms.
• Lamps from the famous brand fmb Leuchten Schmiedeeisen are original examples of forged lighting products.
• Favorite is a German manufacturer of crystal chandeliers and modern lamps.

• Illuminati are devices produced in art deco, traditional and modern styles; glass and crystal products made in the best traditions of European quality and design.
• Viokef a well-known Greek manufacturer of lighting and decorative glass products.

Pendant lamps in the living room interior

The main use of hangings in living rooms and halls is group. The same models are used with hanging at the same or different heights. Groups of different designs, but made in the same style, of products from the same collection are also used. In fact, this method solves the problem of creating an original and voluminous chandelier. But there are other options when, for example, pendants near the sofa play the role of a floor lamp.

How to choose a stylish and original model?

There are many criteria for choosing pendant lamps.

• The device must be selected according to power. The relationship here is very simple - the larger the room itself (it has high ceilings, quite a significant size), the more powerful the lighting device you need to choose.
• The height of the suspension plays an important role. The best option is if the lamp you choose has a pendant that can be increased or decreased.
• The room in which the pendant lighting fixture will be installed is taken into account. Let's take the kitchen as an example: it is better to install lamps here that can be washed well.

Beautiful ideas for a fashionable interior

A pendant lamp with shades (three tiers, different colors) will look very stylish in any living room. Such a product will emphasize the refined taste of its owners and will decorate a modern interior well.

Three glass pendant lamps in the form of cylinders, placed above the table in the kitchen or above the bar counter, will become an original accent in the room and provide the necessary amount of light.

Pendant lamps in the kitchen interior

Pendants in the kitchen are usually used in groups to illuminate areas of work surfaces and the dining table. At the same time, groups for lighting both zones are not provided - in this case, the interior will be “overloaded”. If the light sources are placed in the table area, then additional illumination of the working surfaces is obtained from sources built into the furniture. If the work area is illuminated with pendants, this is done in such a way that the table is sufficiently illuminated by pendant and ceiling sources.

Recommendations

To provide general lighting and visually increase the area of ​​the room, choose a device whose edges of the lampshade are directed towards the ceiling. Lighting devices with a downward-facing lampshade produce a directional flow of light. They are ideal for lighting the kitchen, reading area or coffee table.

If you want to create an atmosphere of calm and tranquility, choose a model with soft, diffused lighting.

A suspended ceiling lamp in the form of a chandelier will look original, especially if you install several built-in lighting sources above it.

When choosing a pendant lighting structure, first decide on the material of the lampshade. It can be either transparent or not. The first option is ideal for diffuse lighting, and the second for directional lighting.

Special lamps with several pendants equipped with separate light sources will help to add lightness to spacious rooms.

Evaluate the energy efficiency of your favorite pendant lamp. It is better if its value is maximum.

Carefully inspect the device before purchasing, check the quality of the materials used for its manufacture. Remember that they must be environmentally friendly. This can be checked by asking the seller for a certificate of conformity and a hygiene certificate.

The purchase and installation of a pendant lighting device requires that the following nuances be observed:

• The material of the base and lampshades, as well as the number of light bulbs, must be taken into account in the design solution of the lamp.
• The materials used in the production of the lighting device should be easy to maintain and visually light.
• It is advisable to give preference to economical lamps.
• Having the ability to adjust the height will greatly facilitate the operation of the pendant lamp.
• The height of the lamp for the kitchen work area should be no more than 0.8 m from the ceiling.

If you're thinking about purchasing a pendant lighting fixture, the first step is to decide on three things: the pendant lamp's style, its size, and its color. The design of the light source should be combined with the style of the room as a whole.

Today, consumers are provided with a huge number of different models of lighting devices. A universal solution is considered to be a chandelier with crystal or glass pendants for several lamps.

Fans of originality should take a closer look at lamps with geometric shapes.

You can install suspended lighting structures yourself, without the help of specialists. To do this, just look on the Internet for the features of step-by-step installation with your own hands.

Pendant lamps in the studio interior

Unlike the kitchen, in a large studio, both the work area and the dining table are illuminated with pendants, since they are separated by a considerable distance. And in the second case, the lamp is often equivalent to a chandelier.