The lighting market is currently pampering customers with a variety of choices. Lighting devices are offered in completely different shapes, colors, sizes and characteristics. It is very important to think over the lighting even at the initial stage of the repair, since it is precisely correctly selected light sources that can advantageously emphasize interior details.
But despite the wide assortment, rectangular, cubic and square LED ceiling lights are especially popular with buyers . It is important to choose the right model of the lamp, so that it fits perfectly into the interior.
Main types
All fixtures can be divided into two large categories. The first includes lighting devices that are mounted inside the ceiling. To the second - external lighting devices. Each of the groups, in turn, is divided into suspended, built-in, laid on, point. Also, lamps with a square base may differ in the number of shades.
Outboard
A square ceiling light can easily replace a standard center chandelier. Such light sources have different types of fixtures: hidden, hanging chains, thin cable or decorative tube.
Overhead
These models are somewhat reminiscent of outboard. The difference is that the overhead square ceiling lamp is attached to the ceiling with maximum fit. This type of lighting fixtures will be an ideal solution if you want to create a comfortable bright space in a small room, say, in a corridor or a bathroom.
The square ceiling overhead lamp is an excellent option for small apartments. A square cover will hide all wires and accessories, while saving space on the ceiling. Such lamps do not look bulky and very aesthetically pleasing.
Recessed
For false ceilings that are fashionable today, square ceiling recessed fixtures are most often used. As a result of installation, a perfectly flat ceiling with bright intersperses of light is obtained. The main advantage of such lighting is that it can be used both as additional illumination and as the main source of light in the room.
Using recessed square lights it is very easy to carry out zoning of the room. This is an excellent and very profitable option for small apartments, where it is required to highlight several functional areas in one room. For example, a kitchen and dining room or living room and hall. The sizes of the built-in appliances vary from small bright stars to large beams of light.
Raster
Often when decorating, they began to use a raster square ceiling lamp. This type of lighting is a box in which mirror light elements are built. The cubic shape is the best suited for this type of lighting. A bright reflector gives a very interesting play of light.
Point
Separately, it should be said about the popularity of spot lighting. Such a square ceiling light may be overhead or recessed. Most often used to illuminate entrance areas. It can be combined with shades, central chandeliers and large square lamps.
Lamp types
For square ceiling lights, several types of lamps are used. Halogen lamps are most often used in square Art Nouveau lamps. They give a strong, bright light, but at the same time are quite ergonomic and have little thermal conductivity. As for the operating life, halogen lamps do not last long, therefore, in some cases, their purchase is considered unprofitable.
Lower costs for utility bills will be for those buyers who prefer to choose fluorescent bulbs for lighting their home. They consume an order of magnitude less electricity, but they no longer shine so brightly.
The optimum ratio of economy and high-quality lighting is LED lamps. They are the best suited for square ceiling lights.
In addition to good energy saving indicators, such lamps have a long service life (about fifteen years). In addition, the LEDs do not have the ability to glow or become very hot. They are convenient to use when installing a stretch ceiling, near PVC windows or wooden furniture in the kitchen.
Spots
One of the varieties of modern lighting fixtures are square office spots. If earlier such lamps were used only in office buildings or at enterprises, today they have become “regulars” in fashionable, stylish interiors.
The most common square spots were in the high-tech style . They succinctly illuminate and profitably focus on interior design. With their help it is convenient to make out trading floors and exhibition windows. Accurate directional light allows you to highlight and highlight the decor element of the room or the goods in the hall.