The realities of our lives are such that most modern women solve work issues from morning until late evening, climbing the career ladder; there is less and less time for cooking, and most often it falls in the dark. Properly selected chandeliers for the kitchen will help you create a comfortable environment that will give you the opportunity to relax and unwind while preparing your favorite dishes.

Lighting for the kitchen other than chandeliers

The classic kitchen of a small apartment is in most cases equipped with one small lighting fixture - a ceiling chandelier with a lampshade or lampshade. Modern models include small chandeliers with several rotating shades, thanks to which we are able to provide high-quality lighting to every area of ​​our kitchen. Designers advise using several light sources when lighting the kitchen, which will help not only create eye-friendly lighting, but also save on electricity.

When choosing lighting fixtures, you should take into account the overall style of the room and your personal preferences. For a kitchen in a classic style, candelabra chandeliers with colored glass pendants and textile shades are ideal. However, this solution has its drawbacks - caring for such a lighting device is quite labor-intensive, lampshades and pendants will very quickly become dirty and lose their original appearance.

Current kitchen lighting options are:

• built-in lighting under wall cabinets;
• ceiling lamp;
• spotlights and spotlights.

Using all three lighting options will provide the optimal lighting combination, which will be relevant in any kitchen. Lighting under the wall cabinets will provide high-quality illumination of the work surface, and with the overhead lighting turned off, your kitchen will acquire an intimate and enchanting atmosphere.

Spotlights and spotlights ideal for small kitchen areas. They can be used in suspended ceilings or use so-called rail systems, which can also be placed along kitchen cabinets and around the perimeter of the room. The use of such lighting devices will allow you to change the lighting angle at any time. Depending on the situation, you can illuminate one or another area of ​​the kitchen while maintaining full illumination of the room.

Chandelier for the kitchen - like a designer highlight

Today there are a huge number of unusual solutions for kitchen lighting using LED strips. The idea is simple and effective, and anyone can use it. You can place such a tape above wall cabinets and on the base of a furniture set. The use of tape at the bottom of the kitchen furniture creates the impression of a floating kitchen, visually increasing the kitchen area and creating a cozy homely atmosphere.

Very often, the lower lighting of kitchen furniture is used as a high-quality emergency light; in addition, this method of lighting significantly saves energy costs. The main thing to remember is that the LED strip must be protected with a special profile, otherwise you risk damaging it during cleaning.

How to choose a chandelier for the kitchen?

When purchasing a chandelier, consider the size of your kitchen. Pretentious and massive chandeliers are absolutely not suitable for small rooms, overloading the space and causing discomfort. For such kitchens, appliances without pendants and many decorative details, whose lampshades shine upward, are ideal.

Choose chandeliers according to the style of the room. Classic wrought iron models with glass elements and hanging chains will perfectly highlight classic and palace-style kitchens. For kitchens in a minimalist style, modern lamps of restrained colors and simple shapes are ideal.

Chandeliers with floral elements create a cozy and fresh atmosphere. Such lighting fixtures can be made of wood or metal, and decorated with twigs, leaves and flowers. They are ideal for rooms in a classic style, as well as in Provence style.

Chandeliers for the kitchen - interior photos

Organizing proper lighting in a small kitchen has its own important nuances. Which lamps are best suited for a small kitchen, and which lighting methods should be avoided - read in this article.

This is not the first time we have talked about kitchen lighting on the pages of our website. In this detailed article, I already wrote about. But small kitchens have their own characteristics.

The most common lighting option, which is often chosen by owners of small-sized kitchens, is one pendant lamp with a large shade or lampshade. A popular alternative is a small chandelier with 2-3 arms or shades.

It would seem that this option is quite capable of illuminating a small space quite well. But in reality, such lighting turns out to be very inconvenient. Especially if there is no local working lighting in the working area of ​​the kitchen unit. Often such a lamp illuminates only the center of the kitchen, while the most important areas remain in the shade.

Even the smallest kitchen should definitely use several light sources. The main thing is to do it right.

The most successful lighting option for a small kitchen

Based on my experience working with small kitchens and the projects of fellow designers, I came to what, in my opinion, is the optimal combination of light sources:

1. in the work area, be sure to use work lighting under wall cabinets (these can be overhead and recessed spotlights or elongated lamps).

1. For a small kitchen, spotlights, ceiling soffits or compact rotating spotlights mounted on a bus or rail system are excellent options. You can place such lighting along the line of kitchen cabinets or along the perimeter of the ceiling at some distance from the wall.

1. In the dining area, I really like to use one pendant lamp with a beautiful shade or 2-3 small pendants that make up a beautiful composition. This solution is not only practical (the tabletop will always be well lit), but also effective from a decorative point of view. A beautiful lamp above the dining table often becomes a visual accent in the kitchen design, a highlight that creates the mood and collects the entire interior of a small kitchen into a harmonious, complete whole.

Important nuances

Changing the angle

For general lighting of a small kitchen, rotating spotlights and overhead lamps are ideal, since they can easily change the angle of inclination and direction of light. Then you can easily control the lighting depending on the situation, illuminating exactly the place where more light is needed at the moment, and there will be no dark corners in your kitchen.

Sometimes in small kitchens you can see furniture lamps on brackets that are attached to the top of wall cabinets and “hang” over the countertop. You shouldn’t use them: they visually clutter up an already tiny space, make wall cabinets visually heavier and create a feeling of clutter.

Height matters

A common problem with most small kitchens is a low ceiling. Mortise and surface-mounted lamps, despite their convenience, have one significant drawback: to install them, it is necessary to install a suspended ceiling made of plasterboard, which levels the surface and masks the electrical wiring.

To get a smooth, beautiful ceiling with overhead lamps evenly spaced on it, you will have to sacrifice at least 4-5 centimeters of height. But such a decision is often justified. In this case, the kitchen lighting will be most uniform, and the ceiling with overhead lamps will visually look much lighter than with a conventional chandelier.

If you want to use recessed lamps, the ceiling will have to be lowered by 7-15 centimeters, depending on the model.

A very good option, which designers often use in their projects, is to make a plasterboard box only in the kitchen unit area: so that it protrudes slightly in front of the edge of the wall cabinets. This design will not only allow you to install spotlights along the kitchen front and provide good illumination of the work area, but will also reliably hide unsightly communications, such as the hood duct.

In a small kitchen, I would not make a plasterboard box around the perimeter. This solution is considered successful for low ceilings due to the imitation of the dome effect, making the ceiling visually appear higher. But in small rooms, such a design will look rather unattractive and visually hide the space.

2 original lighting ideas for a small kitchen

The lighting in the lower part of the floor cabinets is perfect for the role of night duty light. An important nuance - for ease of cleaning, the LED strip should be protected with a special profile.

How to choose a chandelier for a small kitchen

If a suspended ceiling does not fit into your plans and you decide to limit yourself to one lamp in the center of the kitchen, when choosing a chandelier, pay attention to the following points.

1. In a small kitchen there is no place for complex lamps with an elaborate design. It is worth giving preference to laconic, compact models of lighting fixtures. They look much better in a small kitchen: they do not attract unnecessary attention, do not visually overload the space and will easily fit into any interior.
2. The chandelier should be compact, but not small. A small lamp with small details will only emphasize the already modest size of the kitchen. The most important thing is to maintain the proportions.
3. The best choice is chandeliers without pendants, which are attached directly to the ceiling. The closer the lampshades are to the ceiling surface, the less precious height is hidden. But if you decide to make a suspended ceiling, be careful when choosing a lamp and light bulbs for it. Regular incandescent lamps may cause yellow spots on it.
4. A chandelier will help smooth out the unpleasant effect of a low ceiling, the shades of which shine not downwards (visually this further conceals the scarce height), but upwards. Such a lamp visually lifts the ceiling and creates an interesting play of light and shadows on its surface.
5. A flat ceiling lamp in the form of a “plate” or a rectangular box is not suitable for the kitchen. The light from it will be too dim.

For a chandelier or pendant lamp with an open shade, you should use frosted bulbs. In a small kitchen they will not dazzle the eyes and will provide soft, comfortable, diffused light. But if the lampshade or shade is decorated with perforations, choose a transparent light bulb. Then the shadows on the ceiling and walls will become more effective.

Choosing spots, soffits and bus lights

An excellent alternative to a regular chandelier or a single pendant lamp in a small kitchen is ceiling soffits or spots. If you wish, you can even find spots in a classic style (for example, from Wunderlicht), not to mention a design in a modern or minimalist style.

Kitchen– the most popular place in an apartment or house. It is customary for the whole family to gather here for a joint evening dinner. And during the day, family members meet every now and then in the kitchen over a cup of morning tea or during lunch. Friendly gatherings until midnight also often take place in this room.

Such demand for this room creates increased demands on every detail of the interior - decor, functionality of furniture or ease of placement of household electrical appliances. This fully applies to lighting, which simply must solve several problems at once: provide a sufficient level of light for cooking and eating and effectively complement the finished kitchen design. In this article we will tell you how to choose a chandelier for the kitchen.

Chandelier, not lamp

Why a chandelier, you ask? Why not the usual lamp? The fact is that a chandelier is a more presentable lighting fixture. If you compare it with a lamp, then it will fit more harmoniously into some styles. It will adequately complement an exclusive or luxurious interior, and in a more democratic kitchen it will become a bright and “tasty” highlight.

Before moving on to specific recommendations, it is necessary to answer one fairly frequently asked question: “What is the difference between a chandelier and a lamp?” In fact, this question was asked by everyone who has at least once been faced with the task of choosing a main lighting device for a room or kitchen.

The answer will probably surprise you, but there are no fundamental, absolute differences between lamps and chandeliers. From time to time there is information that chandeliers have more arms and shades, they are larger in size, more sophisticated in design, and have a different type of fastening. In fact, among the thousands of models presented on the lighting equipment market today, there is everything. There will be chandeliers that will be smaller, simpler or cheaper than other lamps. Therefore, it is better to trust the manufacturer’s labeling.

Now that we have a little understanding of the wording, let's get acquainted with specific tips.

Height

If the ceiling chandelier is attached directly to the ceiling with its base, then the lampshades are still located at some distance from it. This design feature of ceiling lamps obliges owners of apartments with low ceilings to carefully approach the choice of lighting fixtures and pay close attention to their height.

The main thing to remember: the height of the chandelier (calculated at the extreme points) should be no more than 1/4 of the ceiling height. Thus, we find that for a kitchen with a ceiling of 3 meters, models with a height of no more than 75 centimeters are suitable. But the owners of “Khrushchev” apartments, in which the ceiling is only 2.5 meters high, will have a more difficult time. They will have to look for a chandelier that will be no more than 62.5 centimeters from the base to the bottom edge of the shades. We are convinced that similar models can be found in the catalogs of many manufacturers. But the search in this case will take longer.

Width (diameter)

When choosing a chandelier for the kitchen, we recommend paying attention to its diameter. It should be no more than 1/3 of the width of the ceiling minus the area occupied by built-in kitchen furniture. If the kitchen has a rectangular shape, then take the shorter side.

Thus, for a square kitchen with a side length of 4 meters, a chandelier with a diameter of no more than 133 centimeters would be ideal. For a rectangular one - with sides of 7 and 5 meters, select a model with a diameter of up to 166 centimeters.

The good news is that choosing a model by width is much easier. Therefore, if the device you like meets the height requirements, then most likely it will suit the second parameter.

Location

By and large, there are only two zones in the kitchen where a chandelier is hung - above the kitchen table and in the geometric center of the room.

Above the dining table is the most common place for a chandelier. It is customary for the whole family to gather in this area; here housewives delight guests with their culinary talents. But if the kitchen has an impressive area, and the table itself is located far from the center, the remaining areas will need to be “supported” with additional lighting. As we wrote above, sconces, recessed spotlights, and all kinds of lighting can handle this task.

Installing the device above the dining table has one condition: the light bulbs should not shine too brightly so as not to blind diners. It’s better to do this: if the model’s operating instructions indicate a maximum lamp power of 60 W, then it’s better to use 45-watt ones. And if their total power is not enough for the entire room, then it is better to purchase additional sconces or install recessed lighting. In this case, without dazzling light, dinners will be much more enjoyable.

Placing a chandelier in the geometric center of the ceiling is justified for small kitchens in which there is enough main light for each zone.

Another distinctive point: pendant and ceiling chandeliers in compact kitchens are usually placed ONLY in the center of the ceiling. Positioning devices off-center is only allowed in spacious rooms with several zones. In these cases, you can use not only one lamp and additional lighting, but two or even three identical chandeliers.

Mounting type

Chandeliers can be attached to the ceiling in one of four ways - using:

• ceiling hook;
• bracket (mounting strip);
• cross mounting plate (differs from the bracket only in the large number of attachment points;
• I-beam platform - designed for fastening huge heavy lamps, so we will not dwell on this type of fastening.

The choice of fastening depends on:

• on the type of chandelier (suspended or ceiling);
• depending on the type of ceiling (concrete, tension, suspended).

Only models with a special type of fastening that clings to this hook can be hung on a hook. Such devices are the only ones that can be used if the ceiling is suspended. They are hung on a hook located on a solid concrete ceiling and hidden by a PVC film of a stretch ceiling.

Mounting strips are used if it is necessary to reduce the mechanical load on suspended ceiling materials.

All calculations to determine the load level and select the type of fastening must be carried out by a specialist. Otherwise, there is a risk of the suspended ceiling collapsing, the suspended ceiling breaking, or the lighting fixture itself falling.

It should also be noted that it is not recommended to use incandescent lamps in chandeliers on suspended ceilings. The fact is that such ceilings are quite sensitive to high temperatures, and incandescent light bulbs can lead to their deformation or even fire.

A matter of style

Having dealt with some of the technical issues, we can finally move on to choosing the design of a kitchen chandelier. After all, despite the importance of the types of fastening or the dimensions of the model, design is what buyers pay the most attention to.

The modern design library includes dozens of styles. However, the vast majority of lighting devices are made within four main areas:

• traditional styles;
• modern;
• modern;
• ethnic styles.

Traditional trends include those also called “classics”. These are Baroque, Gothic, Empire, classicism, rococo, Victorian, Romanesque and others. Their main difference is their exact adherence to the canons of well-known historical styles that prevailed in different eras.

Modern styles are simple forms, increased attention to functionality, a focus on utilitarianism and freedom. This category includes cold high-tech, business Bauhaus, dreamy futurism, laconic minimalism, relaxed loft.

Modern styles combine features of traditional and modern design trends. In them, refined Baroque forms are complemented by unexpected broken lines of modern styles, and warm natural materials are combined with the cold shine of metal. These trends include: Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Art Nouveau.

Ethnic styles carry design elements influenced by different cultures. This is Moroccan, Mediterranean, colonial, Scandinavian style, country and its extreme embodiment - rustic.

When choosing a kitchen chandelier, be sure to take into account the style of the furniture and decor present in it. Of course, you can object and remember such an interior style as eclecticism. Yes, it involves the skillful use of furniture, materials and decor from several design directions at once in one room. But the main thing in this sentence is the phrase “skillful use.” Therefore, we do not recommend creating an eclectic interior without the guidance or advice of an experienced, qualified designer.

In all other cases, along with choosing a style, try to also choose a chandelier:

• according to the colors available in the interior;
• textures;
• materials;
• forms.

Of course, it is impossible to find a model of lighting fixture that will simultaneously reflect the design of kitchen furniture, a soft corner, and a table. Therefore, you need to focus on some common feature that is inherent in all or most elements.

For example, the pride of the housewife is snow-white furniture with curved facades and golden decor. Great! You just need to find a chandelier with white shades on each arm and a gold metal structure.

If the kitchen interior is built on a combination of black, white and pink colors. Then you need to find a chandelier in one of the colors of this range.

And if the owners rely on natural materials, then a model with ceramics and natural wood details will be just right!

If you like the option, but you are not entirely sure that it matches the interior, contact the designers of the VamSvet online store for help. Our specialists have deep knowledge and extensive experience, so they can easily help you decide on a model.

Lighting level

We have already written that the kitchen (especially combined with the dining room) is a universal room where they cook, dine, communicate, receive guests, read with a cup of coffee, and watch TV. Therefore, a kitchen chandelier should be designed to provide a comfortable level of lighting for all occasions.

The design of the chandelier requires the presence of at least three light sources. In this case, the model may have one common lampshade. The maximum power of each light bulb is prescribed by the manufacturer in the operating instructions and depends on the materials used in the design. Thus, this information helps the user determine whether the model can provide a comfortable level of lighting in a kitchen of a certain area.

Let's look at an example. The buyer chose a chandelier for a room of 20 square meters. m. The model has a five-arm design, and the manufacturer’s operating instructions indicate the maximum power of the incandescent light bulb for this model – 60 W. This means that the total power of the chandelier is 300 W (60 W x 5 arms).

Now we need to refer to the information below which will help us understand whether 300W will be enough to illuminate 20 sq.m. kitchens. According to this list, to create bright lighting 1 sq.m. area requires 20 W of power. 20 sq.m. multiply the premises by 20 W, and get the result - 400 W. This means that the selected chandelier with a total power of 300 W will not be able to provide bright main lighting for a particular room.

Dependence of the lighting area on the power of different types of light bulbs

to create dim lighting per 1 sq.m.:

• incandescent light bulbs – 10 W;
• halogen lamps – 7 W;
• energy-saving fluorescent lamps – 2 W.

to create an average level of lighting per 1 sq.m.:

• incandescent lamps – 15 W;
• halogen lamps – 10 W;
• energy-saving fluorescent lamps – 3 W.

to create bright lighting per 1 sq.m. area:

• incandescent light bulbs – 20 W;
• halogen lamps – 13 W;
• energy-saving fluorescent lamps – 4 W.
• LED lamps –2.5 – 3 W.

Ways to solve this problem

It's a shame if the thing you like cannot fully solve the problems facing it. But here you need to remember that every problem has a solution. Or maybe even more than one. So if the chandelier you choose doesn't provide enough light, try one of the following tips.

Option 1: Additional lighting

Remember: a chandelier is the source of the main lighting. And if its light is not enough, we recommend using additional lamps. We are talking about wall sconces, a floor lamp in the dining area, recessed ceiling light, and furniture lighting. A spotlight above the work surface, in the hood, will also help here. If the kitchen has a pronounced rectangular shape, you can cope with the task by purchasing a second chandelier.

Option 2: Selecting a different type of lamp

When calculating the maximum power of the lighting fixture and the illuminated area, we took information about incandescent lamps. The manufacturer himself indicates this information when he writes in the operating instructions about the maximum permissible power of light bulbs in lampshades of a particular model. The limitation itself is explained by safety issues - incandescent light bulbs become noticeably hot, which can lead to deformation of the lampshade or even a fire.

But, fortunately, other types of light bulbs have been created! And most of them, with the same power, heat up less and illuminate a larger area.

Therefore, if you install energy-saving light bulbs with the maximum power allowed by the manufacturer in the chandelier from the example given here, they will illuminate every corner of the room.

Option 3: buying a model with more horns

Apparently, this option is the simplest solution to the problem. Therefore, if you like a five-arm chandelier, but its light is not enough, find a six- or seven-arm model in the catalog of the same manufacturer. The main thing here is that it fits you in size.

Light quality

Brightness and degree of heating are not the only factors by which a buyer should choose the type of lamp. The quality of their light is important. We call quality the level of comfort of light for human eyes. And in this matter, incandescent light bulbs are considered the undisputed leader. Their light is warm and most pleasing to the eye. It does not cause tension or fatigue.

Halogen light gives a color temperature of approximately 3000 K. It is slightly cooler (whiter) than the usual light from incandescent light bulbs. Visually it will be unnoticeable, but your eyes will still get tired faster.

Fluorescent light(including “energy saving” ones) is distinguished by its bright white color. It helps you see the smallest details, but causes increased eye fatigue, making it uncomfortable to be in a room with such light for several hours in a row.

LED light bulbs Today they come in all sorts of color temperatures. Thanks to this, the buyer can choose the one that is needed in specific conditions. A typical incandescent light bulb has a color temperature from 2200 K to 2700 K, so LED models should be selected based on these values. The main thing is not to forget to ask the seller about this.

Another important point

We would like to tell you about another little-known, but quite important point. It is related to the concept "color rendition". Its essence lies in the fact that the light of different types of light bulbs can “present” the color of things differently. This also applies to food.

Incandescent light bulbs have the best color rendering today - halogen light bulbs perfectly convey the color of meat, fish and other products. Their color rendering is also 100 percent.

Things are a little worse for fluorescent light bulbs (color rendering quality is 80 percent or more).

Regarding LED light sources, it should be noted that everything here will depend on the color temperature of the sample. Warm shade is preferable.

In practice, color rendering can distort the natural appearance of food. For example, in cold-colored LED lighting, meat may seem undercooked to the hostess. As a result, she may simply overcook it.

In warm shades of lighting, meat, fruits, vegetables, and fish look much more appetizing. Therefore, the dishes themselves will certainly attract more attention from home or guests.

Let's sum it up

We have given you detailed information on how to choose a chandelier for the kitchen. We also really hope that all the information presented will be useful and will help you buy the ideal chandelier for your kitchen. If you have any questions, please contact us! We will always help!

In modern interior design, every detail is important. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a chair or a wall clock. One incorrectly selected element and that’s it - the harmony is broken! Chandeliers for a modern-style kitchen require the same attention as the facade itself or even the exterior decoration, for example.

Which chandelier to choose for the kitchen? We'll find out today. Get ready, there will be a lot of creative ideas!

Chandeliers in the kitchen interior

As for the location of the chandelier in the kitchen, there are several nuances and rules.

• Get creative

In Soviet kitchens, chandeliers were usually located right in the center of the room. At that time, no one bothered with their design and they served as the only source of alternative lighting. Time has passed, but to this day, many housewives can still notice a tendency towards an amorphous attitude towards kitchen chandeliers.

Remember, light accents in design are very important! With their help you can create a pleasant atmosphere and visually enlarge the room.

ADVICE: Place pendant chandeliers in the kitchen interior so that they are in the dining area or above the kitchen island (if you have one). It is better to use spot lighting (light bulbs “eyes”) above the work surface.

• Remember the size

A huge Victorian-style chandelier is unlikely to be appropriate in a small kitchen. Take this into account.

In this case, it is better to purchase several ceiling lamps and place them according to your taste.

• Comfort and safety

Be that as it may, the kitchen is a work place. This means that the chandelier will quickly become dirty, dusty and covered with grease. Try to choose lamps of such a design that you can care for them without any problems.

Chandeliers with fan for the kitchen

If you are a stickler for practicality, opt for a hybrid design. Chandeliers with a fan for the kitchen are functional classics that will never go out of style.

Advantages:

• Accelerates the air, causing it to circulate evenly throughout the kitchen.
• Easy to install.
• Hassle-free operation. It does not require special care.

Flaws:

• Not suitable for suspended ceilings as the vibration sound of the fan motor will be amplified. This may create unpleasant sound effects.

Suitable for country, loft, boho, grunge, rustic and pin-up styles.

Wooden chandeliers for the kitchen

A very fashionable, modern solution. The shape and design of wooden lamps are quite varied. This means that they will suit almost any interior.

A good solution would be to install wooden chandeliers for the kitchen in rustic, eco, Scandinavian, steampunk, loft, etc. styles.

Crystal chandelier for the kitchen

Crystal is a very fragile and delicate material. It is rarely used in the kitchen interior, but if you are confident that without such a chandelier the design of the kitchen space will not be completed - forward to new achievements!

So, a crystal chandelier for the kitchen is suitable for Art Nouveau, Biedermeier, Venetian, vintage and Italian styles. Alternative designs of crystal lamps can harmoniously fit into a modern or even high-tech style.

A crystal chandelier will look best above the dining table. This will give the interior lightness and additional chic.

Chandelier with lampshade for the kitchen

A fairly common solution for the kitchen. However, keep in mind that a fabric lampshade will get dirty quickly, so try to choose a material that is easy to care for.

ATTENTION: Due to its structure, the lampshade chandelier does not diffuse light well. If you have chosen this design, you should provide additional lighting sources for the kitchen.

A chandelier with a lampshade for the kitchen is suitable for styles: boho, modern, Biedermeier, Provence and vintage.

High-tech chandelier for the kitchen

Such chandeliers can easily be called masterpieces. Just look how much they enliven the interior, adding that very zest to the kitchen!

Incredible streamlined shapes, metal shades and LED lamps immerse you in the cosmic atmosphere of the high-tech age.

ADVICE: for a high-tech kitchen, choose a huge pendant chandelier on thin metal cords. This will give the impression that the structure is floating in the air. Wonderful visual effect!

Chandelier for the kitchen on a suspended ceiling

Modern-style kitchen chandeliers can also be installed on a suspended ceiling. There are almost no contraindications. There are only two things that should be taken into account - these are the types of mounting and the distance of the lamps from the ceiling itself.

In the first case, the chandelier should be mounted on a suspended ceiling using a mounting hook or special strips. In the second, it is very important to remember that if ordinary incandescent lamps are installed too close to the ceiling surface, they can ruin it. Choose LED or LED lighting.

The beauty of suspended ceilings is that the light from the lamp is reflected on its glossy surface, beautifully scattered around the entire perimeter of the kitchen.

ADVICE: make a choice in favor of chandeliers that will direct light to the ceiling as well.

DIY chandelier for the kitchen

If you want to turn your kitchen design into something truly masterpiece, make a chandelier with your own hands. It's quite simple, honestly!

Chandeliers for the kitchen in a modern style can be created with your own hands, and to suit any of the interior styles. In this case, even waste material can turn into a beautiful, stylish lamp.

Paper, fabric, wood, animal horns, empty bottles or even beads - all this can be useful for creating a future masterpiece.

Let's look at one example.

Chandeliers for the kitchen in a modern style from kitchen utensils

• Tea-set

Old cups and teapots can be turned into a chandelier by simply attaching them to a metal frame with silicone glue. Drill holes in the cup, stretch the cord and install the cartridge. Voila, the lamp is ready!

• Spoons and forks

Take a wooden beam, cover it with stain and generously wrap it with wires with light bulbs. Then use construction adhesive to attach the kitchen utensils to the wood in a random pattern. Beauty, isn't it?

• Bottles and cans

We attach the glass container to the frame according to the principle described above and place the sockets with lamps inside the jar or bottle. Now you have a super chandelier!

This is primarily modern, high-tech and minimalism. Distinctive features are a strict color scheme (no variegated colors, etc.), an emphasis on modern artificial materials (glass, metal, plastic), and often unusual shapes built on geometric elements. An additional bonus will be additional lighting, remote control, motion sensors and some other features.

1.2. Classic style

Glass or fabric shades, pendants, brass or gold-plated frames are the most common features of the classics. But often the classics are simplified or diluted with modern elements, so some models can look very eclectic, although they fit perfectly into the classic kitchen interior. A truly classic chandelier is quite large, so installing it in a small kitchen will only make the space smaller.

1.3. Country, Provence

Chandeliers in this style emphasize the general mood of the entire kitchen with the help of wooden and forged elements, the use of aged lampshades or their absence altogether. Instead of lampshades, in this case, decorative light bulbs are installed.

1.4. Tiffany

This style is just starting to gain popularity. It received its name in honor of the artist of the same name, who was involved in the design of stained glass windows. Accordingly, the “trick” of this style are lampshades with stained glass design.

• It is better to abandon textile lampshades in favor of modern materials - metal, glass, plastic. The benefits of this choice can be appreciated during the first cleaning. If you like chandeliers made of wood, then you should pay attention to varnished or painted models.
• The style of the chandelier should match the entire interior. It is not an object that should be emphasized; rather, it should complement and complete the entire image. When choosing a color, it is worth remembering a simple rule - no more than three colors in the design. However, this rule does not apply to white color - it is universal.
• The size and shape should also not be conspicuous - an overly large lamp will look out of place. In addition, sooner or later it will have to be cleaned - and the more elements there are, the more difficult the cleaning will be.

3. Nuances of choice

3.1. Types of fastening and location

There are two types of mounting - suspended and ceiling.

Suspended involves placement on chains, cables or other elements, at some distance from the ceiling. Some chandeliers allow you to change the height of the suspension. Hanging chandeliers are usually quite large, so their choice will be more reasonable for large and spacious rooms.

Ceiling mounting involves mounting directly below the ceiling. This type of installation is typical for most modern lamps, although there are also transitional solutions with a classic design. For a room with low ceilings, it is better to choose a ceiling chandelier. Also, a ceiling chandelier is better than others for a small square kitchen. If the ceiling is suspended, you can even install a panel for lighting.

3.2. Lamps

Today there are 4 types of lamps that are used in the kitchen:

1. LED lamps. Today this type of lamp can rightfully be called the most popular. LED lamps can be presented in the form of a regular light bulb with a base and in the form of an LED strip. The lamps are distinguished by their relatively low price, extended service life and low energy consumption.

No matter how sophisticated the chandelier is, the socket will always be standard, so you can always screw in the lamp you need - incandescent, fluorescent, halogen or LED.

2. Halogen lamps. They are compact in size and have fairly high brightness. Halogen lamps are most often used for zone lighting in the kitchen. There are several types of halogen lamps: pendant, spot, wall, recessed, rotating and fixed - this variety allows you to maximize the potential of kitchen lighting.

3. Incandescent lamps. These are familiar types of lamps, but not the most economical energy consumption and relatively short service life make them not the best choice for kitchen lighting.

4. Energy saving lamps. Such lamps came into fashion about 5-7 years ago. Pros: low power consumption and bright light. Disadvantages: high cost and long combustion time. It can take up to two minutes from the moment the light turns on until it becomes bright.

3.2. Light intensity

The ideal solution for the kitchen is to install a special switch with a light intensity regulator. It is a small wheel that can be turned to make adjustments. Brightness controls are convenient for use with any chandeliers, regardless of the number of lamps.

If there are two or more light bulbs, you can get by with a regular separate switch. The most modern and advanced chandeliers can be equipped with a remote control, which can be used to control the light: turn it on/off and adjust the brightness.

Since the chandelier is the main source of light in the kitchen, it is better to shift the responsibility for creating a pleasant twilight to additional lighting. So, in order for a kitchen of 10 sq.m. there was enough lighting, the desired total power of incandescent light bulbs in the chandelier should be:

• about 120 W for incandescent lamps
• 60 W for halogen lamps
• 30 W for fluorescent
• 25 W for energy saving
• 15-20 W for LED lamps (LED)

Some models are also equipped with small lamps or diodes for additional illumination. The color of the illumination differs from the usual mode of operation of the chandelier, most often it is blue. It is used, for example, when watching TV - eating and cooking with such lighting is, to put it mildly, inconvenient.

4. Prices

Ceiling or suspended mounting does not affect the cost in any way, but the number of elements does the opposite. You can buy the simplest chandelier with one lampshade made of plastic or glass for only 15-20 dollars. A metal pendant or other metal elements can instantly increase the cost by $30 or more.

The number of lamps does not directly affect the cost, but each lamp needs a shade - and this is another reason to raise the price. The more parts a chandelier consists of, the more expensive it will cost. In general, for the kitchen it is quite possible to find a chandelier for 20-100 dollars that will satisfy all needs, then the “premium” segment begins, where it is very difficult to trace the logic of pricing.

Ceiling chandelier in high-tech style with 8 lamps, total power 320W. Price - about 85 dollars.

Small ceiling chandelier with 2 lamps costing $25

Classic style pendant chandelier with 6 lights, $90

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