Rules for choosing a chandelier for a loft-style interior and how to make do-it-yourself lamps
Loft is an industrial style that originated in the 30s of the 20th century in the United States. It is distinguished by rough textures and shapes. The disadvantages of the surfaces - chips and roughness - are presented as features of the part. To highlight a brick wall or a corrugated sheet panel, special lighting is installed. Loft-style interiors use built-in chandeliers, sconces, floor lamps and diode panels.
Basic requirements for loft-style lighting
Lighting is chosen depending on the type of room. A classic loft is a large space, similar to an industrial hall, with large windows and no partitions. In an industrial style, studio apartments, attics with a brick or concrete wall, ceiling beams and open communications are decorated. In the design of an ordinary apartment with small rooms, individual elements are introduced that create the atmosphere of a loft.
In the studio, the lamps are part of the composition. The lamps are evenly distributed on the ceiling or on individual areas.Sconces and floor lamps are installed in the working or sleeping area. Directional light is required above a desk, near the bed, above a sofa or a kitchen island. A chandelier cannot light up a large room, so there should be a lot of lamps.
In a small kitchen, bedroom, a metal chandelier with an incandescent lamp or an open spotlight will create the impression of a technical room. More diffused and pleasant light will be provided by several small lamps hanging around the perimeter of the ceiling. Three lamps are enough to illuminate a small room with a large window.
In addition to the top and local, decorative lighting is used. With the help of integrated diodes and LED strips, shelves, tables and showcases are illuminated. Variety in the austere attic is brought by green flowers - ficus, bastard, chlorophytum, lemon tree. A small lantern or an LED sconce will give the plant additional lighting in the evening.
Varieties of lamps
Ceiling lamps, sconces, floor lamps are used to illuminate the premises in an industrial style. A feature of chandeliers and floor lamps in the loft style is the lack of decorations, elegance and bare light bulbs. All-metal plant, lattice shades, kerosene and floor lamps can often be seen in industrial interiors. The classic chandelier is less common.
A lamp with crystal balls and pendants serves as an accent, and also emphasizes the severity of the setting.
Ceiling
Most often, loft-style lamps are attached to the ceiling or beams. One-piece, cage-like shades hang from cords or chains at varying heights. Incandescent lamps are screwed into a socket, sometimes covered with a "saucer" from above, and the structure is suspended from the ceiling by a cord. Also used suspensions with adjustable height.
wall
Sconces are selected in the same shape as ceiling lamps, so that the lighting is an integral composition.Sconces, which differ from ceiling lamps, will serve as an original decor. Brass sconces with twine laces, twisted cables and chains from factory workshops migrated to loft-style apartments. Also inside, they use combinations of two lamps connected by a metal crossbar and a geometric interweaving of strips or wires with incandescent lamps. Such a lamp will decorate and accentuate the texture of a brick wall.
table top
The desk lamp is a separate element of the interior and an industrial work of art. The workplace will be decorated with an original lamp in the style of steam-punk - with gears, valves, handles. Such a table lamp with a built-in clock with a dial stylized like a measuring device from a submarine looks original.
With a lamp on a plywood base, wires wrapped around the stand, a toggle switch, the workplace will remind you of a radio ham's workshop.
Stage
The base of a floor lamp in the loft style is made in the form of a tripod, a lighting beam. A fabric ceiling, the aluminum is attached to an iron bracket, hanging from a bracket. The floor lamp is easy to move or transport. Classic lampshades create a cozy atmosphere. Stylized patterns are a feature of the interior, and in small rooms they emphasize the character of the design.
Street
In the loft style, floor lamps and pendant lights are used. The lampshades of the vintage lamps are made of black and white metal, decorated with stained glass inserts.Sconces made of cast iron or painted bronze, gold will decorate the loggia.
interesting ideas
The main rule when choosing lamps in the loft style is a harmonious combination with the walls:
- light transparent shades are suitable for white masonry;
- to red - black rounded caps;
- to concrete - groups of suspensions.
Large chandeliers hang under the concrete ceiling. For a large loft-style room, choose lamps with a raw factory design. In a small room, in which only the loft mood is defined with the help of details, and the walls and furniture are classic, round and cone-shaped neutral shades should be hung.
Living room and hallway
Above the entrance to the living room, above the entrance door to the hallway, a braided trellis signal lamp looks original. On the walls, you can hang white round sconces with a matte matte shade in a metal frame with rivets. A long hallway will be lit by rows of fluorescent lights extending from the ceiling. For the living room, clamp or clamp transformer lamps, which were used by engineers in design offices, are suitable. Fixtures can be placed in the seating area and above the desk.
An interesting option is a multi-beam structure made of tubes with incandescent bulbs. In a small loft-style living room, decorated in light tones, you can hang a crystal chandelier: with several arms and pendants, round, made up of balls or crystals. For the hallway and living room, a floor lamp similar to a floor lamp is suitable: with a vintage, round or elongated lampshade.
Bedroom
Above the bed, hang a large white hemisphere shade or two medium ones on the sides, above the bedside tables.The battery-powered chandelier with LED rods looks original. In addition, for more light, a few spotlights hang above the headboard.
The wide glass shade ring with wooden rims, which is attached to the ceiling with chains, looks unusual. The white metal outdoor pendant lamp with an openwork grid looks softer. Another interesting design for the bedroom is a hanging chandelier with a spring shade.
Food
Chandeliers with aluminum lampshades, rods with suspensions are used in small rooms. In a large kitchen above the island, you can hang a bunch of spotlights or a hemisphere chandelier, and illuminate the dining room with a sconce. A chandelier in the form of an oil lantern looks right at home. Vertical or horizontal false pipes with metal appliques in the branches can be installed along the walls. The original decor consists of old mining lanterns.
How to assemble with your own hands
Loft-style chandeliers are made from things that can be found at home: metal rods, candelabras, chains, glass jars. Pendant lights are made from special electrical cords that are sold in lighting stores.
To do it yourself:
- Edison lamps - the cartridge is connected to a cord and suspended from a metal rod;
- tubular - polypropylene, copper, aluminum pipes are connected by adapters, crossed, a bulb holder is inserted into the fitting;
- glass - a cartridge is inserted into the cover, a bulb is screwed, lowered into a box or box and screwed, the cartridge is connected to a suspension wire.
Cages in the form of polygons are welded from metal rods, and a light bulb is inserted inside. An abstract construction of wooden sticks is glued around the cartouche.
Interesting options
Hanging chandeliers with long cords are designed for rooms with high ceilings. But thanks to the invention of designers, you can choose a loft-style lamp for a room of standard height or with a stretch ceiling.
Spiders
The cord is attached to the ceiling so that it sags freely at different heights. Risers are used as suspensions. Red, black and white cords serve as a contrasting accent.
Upside down
Several table lamps are connected by a common base, which is fixed to the ceiling. The light direction of bowl shaped lamps is adjustable.
Geometry
Shades of geometric chandeliers - metal frames in the form of rhombuses, squares, polyhedrons. Lamps for loft-style rooms are made from thin rods or wide strips and painted in bright colors.
giant street lamp
The special feature of the lamp is a huge lampshade. A floor lamp illuminates a large area, so it is placed in the bedroom above the bed or above the sofa in the living room. Among the industrial models, there are floor lamps in the form of a giant table lamp.
Tasks
Loft classics are vintage fixtures similar to theater spotlights. Large spotlights are hung separately. Several small lamps, attached to a horizontal bar, are used to zone the room. The spotlights are practical, because the direction of the lampshades is easy to change.
Examples of out-of-the-box design solutions
A loft doesn't have to look uncomfortable. The harmonious combination of color, light and texture will create a cozy and warm atmosphere in a standard bedroom:
- living room - lamps placed around the perimeter will help to evenly and brightly illuminate the room.Projectors highlight photos and paintings. Floor lamps with fabric shades next to the armchairs and sofa will add coziness;
- living room-studio - chandeliers will divide the room into zones. The office will be decorated with an original table lamp. Height-adjustable floor lamps highlight the seating;
- kitchen or kitchen area - the spotlights are located above the island. In a small room, a chandelier hangs above the dining table, and the worktop, hood, apron are illuminated by LED panels;
- bedroom - spotlights are installed under the ceiling along the wall in a narrow room. The chandelier can be one large or several small ones. A light panel is mounted above the bed, sconces are hung on both sides or a floor lamp with a giant lampshade is placed.
The color of the finish will help adjust the lighting. Small rooms and studios on the north side of the house are best painted in white and pastel shades, and light fixtures should be placed so that the walls and ceiling reflect light.
For a bedroom, loft-style attic with panoramic windows and skylights in the roof, dark tones are suitable. During the day, the premises will not look gloomy.But in the evening, working and reading areas should be well lit. Next to the TV, you also need to strengthen the LED panel, sconces or put floor lamps.