Lighting in a wooden house

Rustic style is very popular in private houses and cottages. Such an interior is as close to nature as possible, very spectacular and attractive, fills the home with comfort. Lighting in a wooden house is part of the overall design, therefore it should harmoniously fit into it.

In addition, the illumination of the house outside and inside is mounted in compliance with strict safety standards - this will help to avoid serious problems in the operation of lighting fixtures and wiring.

Lighting design in a wooden house

The organization of the electrical network and the lighting system in the house plays an important role. Before installing the fixtures in the rooms, on the terrace and in the courtyard, wiring should be correctly laid, power cables and grounding should be installed. Only then can you pay attention to the choice of lamps, chandeliers, sconces, other light sources that will correspond to the general style.

For arranging light in a log house, built-in (spot) lamps, ceramic and fabric lampshades are excellent. Wood has the ability to absorb rays, because their flow should be bright. The correct location of the lamps is no less important - otherwise some areas in the room will be twilight, cold, which will deprive them of comfort. Even if there are large windows in the house from the beam, you need to take care of the lighting in the evening, which will require many light sources.

Modern lighting inside the building

When choosing a fixture, you need to take into account the features of a particular room - dimensions, ceiling height, color of walls, number of windows. High requirements for brightness are presented in the kitchen, especially when arranging the working area. Well, if the light is close to natural, yellowish - it will not irritate the eyes.

Lighting devices should be placed not only on the ceiling, but also in the washing space, countertops, otherwise it will be inconvenient to cook. Ceiling light is mounted at a distance of 60-70 cm from the walls, in the large kitchen a central chandelier must be placed. But in the dining area, lighting may be less bright, it is better to muffle it.

In the bedroom it is worth equipping a traditional chandelier, complementing it with a floor lamp or sconce. The latter help to direct the flow of light, which is important during reading, other activities. As for the central chandelier, the light from it should be diffused so as not to interfere with rest, relaxation. Similarly, they make lighting in the nursery: in addition to the main source of light, they acquire table lamps, sconces for study, and games.

In the living room, lighting is organized depending on the needs of households. So, for reading, you should install a floor lamp near the coffee table, for holidays it is important to have a central light source with adjustable power. To complement the brightness of the light flux, spotlights on the ceiling will help. In a room with low ceilings, only local lighting is allowed - lamps and sconces.

The entrance hall and staircase should also be well lit. In addition to the standard ceiling lights, you need to highlight the area of the mirror. Looks good lighting design in the field of paintings, vases. On the stairs, a bright but not blinding light will become a guarantee of safety, especially when there are children in the house.

Cottage Territory Lighting

A timber house always has a yard, even a small one, and in the dark, the territory also requires lighting. It performs two functions - decorative and security. But you should not mount too powerful lamps, because thanks to them everything that happens in the yard will be clearly visible from the street. It will be impossible to consider what is happening behind the perimeter.

Street lights, lamps, LED strip emphasize the beauty of the house from logs, highlight design ideas and hide flaws. Lighting can be turned on and off in the standard way - manually, but you can also use motion sensors that automatically work when you exit the courtyard. Having mounted them, you can highlight the perimeter, gates, paths, recreation area, when necessary.

House lighting

The presence of a house or a cottage often involves the attachment of a veranda, attic, terrace. There is a lot of light here during the day, and in the evening you can create a beautiful illumination that will decorate both the house and the territory. On the open veranda use devices with increased protection against moisture, dust - lights, sconces, which are mounted on beams and columns. Also, the territory can be illuminated with LEDs on solar panels, lamps with radio control. The stairs from the veranda to the street are highlighted pointwise, and elements powered by the sun will be the most profitable.

In the attic and other house area, the following types of lighting can be used:

flood - looks good on the facade of the building, emphasizing its beauty, uniqueness,
accented - used to highlight individual elements, fragments,
contour - emphasizes balconies, railings, roofing,
hidden - highlights protruding parts or recesses of the facade, landscape.

Wiring Requirements

Wood, unlike plastic, metal is an easily flammable material. The floor, the walls of the wood can erupt from a short circuit in the cables of the electrical circuit, therefore, when installing the wiring, you need to minimize the likelihood of such problems. Here are the basic requirements for wiring in a wooden house:

use modern copper cables, always with a reliable sheath, grounding,
insulate hidden wiring in non-combustible material (preferably in a metal pipe), do not use plastic corrugation,
if possible, install open wiring,
avoid overloading the cable over the one for which it is designed,
have a protective shutdown device in the house,
Do not buy appliances, cables, lamps, other devices and materials of poor quality and questionable production.

House wiring options

By the standards that electricians are well aware, in wooden houses they perform open wiring - they arrange cables on the outside of the walls. However, due to a poor combination with a beautiful interior, homeowners prefer to install hidden wiring (cables are in the wall), although installing it is much more difficult.

To draw up a cable laying diagram should be at the stage of building a house, otherwise you will have to disassemble the walls, after performing repair of the room. Possible options for cable management are discussed in detail below.

Hidden wiring

Hidden cables will have to be laid if the walls are lined with lining, drywall, and other finishing materials. There are many risks when installing hidden cables, so the work should not be done independently. Cables are placed between the wall and the cladding, leaving them unprotected is strictly prohibited! The wiring is hidden in metal pipes, which give the most reliable protection against short circuit. The ideal option is to use copper pipes, but they are very expensive.

The following requirements apply to pipes for insulation of wiring cables:

the presence of an internal anti-corrosion layer,
tilted mounting for free condensate drainage,
connection to the ground loop
the presence of plastic bushings at the joints, sharp slices,
absolute tightness of joints.

All other methods of installing concealed cables violate fire safety standards. So, it is impossible to apply for the insulation of the wiring of a metal hose, PVC pipe. If there is a short in the cable, a fire can occur, which will lead to a fire, because dust accumulates in the voids of the tree. Do not rely on high quality wires - microcracks can form over time in any cables. Also in private homes, mice and rats are often wound up, which can damage the corrugation, plastic boxes and bare wires.

Open wiring

An open cable route has many advantages. Since access to them is always there, any malfunction can be eliminated without special costs and the need for serious repairs. The downside is only the aesthetics of the hanging cables, because they are closed or fixed with special devices:

boxes, or cable channels - they are selected in the color of the walls, there are even models with a picture of different types of wood,
electrotechnical skirting boards - have clamps of cores, are very convenient to use, but are expensive,
insulating rollers - ceramic elements that hold the wiring, suitable for interior in retro, vintage style, for houses made of logs,
staples - the cheapest option for attaching cables, but it is more suitable for cottages or outbuildings.

Radio tire

Reduce the number of cables allow wireless technology. For wooden houses, modern radio bus systems are often used that can be mounted even after the repair is completed. These systems are also called "smart home", they involve the transmission of signals over the air.

There is practically no need for cable management. Switches are placed on the walls; they can be easily moved to other places. All other electrical equipment will be removed under a special shield. The disadvantage is the very high installation price - several hundred thousand rubles.

Preparation of a power supply project

At the stage of repair or even building a house, you should prepare a project for its electrification. For this purpose, the owner is obliged to write a statement to the regional branch of the Gorset, which experts will consider. Then they will draw up a contract and specifications. Next, you can prepare a project that takes into account a number of standards. The main parameters reflected in the project:

power of network cables - calculated taking into account the presence of electrical appliances, 30% for the stock is added to the figure,
wiring cross-section - for all groups the type, conductor cross-section,
a specific layout of electric points - it reflects sockets, shields, a junction box, the entry point of the main cable and other data,
distance of electric points from the floor, ceiling, doors and windows.

It should be remembered that the wiring can be laid only vertically or horizontally, and the angle of rotation of the cables should be 90 degrees. Outlets and other points of access should be free. Recommendations for calculating the number and installation of electric points are as follows:

the height of the switches is 80-150 cm from the floor,
outlet height - 50-80 cm from the floor,
the number of ceiling lights - one per 10-15 square meters. m
the number of outlets - one per 4-6 square meters. m
power of the main switchboard - from 15 kW, the presence of RCDs,
the minimum distance of the cable from the openings is 10 cm,
cable distance from metal elements - 15-30 cm.

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Cable and device selection

To create a local network, cables of such types as NYM and VVGng are used. The first is a power cable made according to European standards. It can be used for networks with voltages up to 660 V. The second type of wiring is a bare power cable with strong vinyl insulation. It can work in networks with voltage up to 1 kW.

You should also determine the cross-section of the cable. The necessary marking can be seen on his braid. The first digit indicates the number of wires, the second - the cross-sectional area of the conductor in square millimeters (for example, 3 x 1.5). To calculate the minimum cross section of the power cable, you need to clarify the information in special tables (available on the Internet). Typically, for outlets conduct cables of three-core copper 2.5-4 mm. For luminaires, a cross section of 1.5-2.5 mm is sufficient. Do not buy aluminum wiring, it heats up more strongly than copper, therefore it is not suitable for wooden walls.

In addition to wiring, you should purchase an UZO - residual current device, as well as automatic devices in accordance with future voltage in the network. Sockets are bought, given the power of the devices. As a rule, there are enough sockets with grounding that can withstand a current of 16 A.

Selection of input cable and automation

Before purchasing a cable, you should also calculate the total power of electrical appliances in the house. This will reveal the estimated network load. When buying, you need to make a stock of at least 25-30%, otherwise at full load the house may be de-energized. Automatic machines are selected taking into account the current strength in the network.

Single phase power supply

Most often, wooden houses use single-phase power networks. The voltage in them is 220 V, the frequency is 50 Hz. Cables for such networks should be three-wire (with grounding) or two-wire (without grounding). In this case, the power cable is led from the local substation to the distribution panel.

The choice of lighting devices

The selection of fixtures, lamps and other lighting devices is carried out individually. Typically, chandeliers are hung in rooms, which are complemented by spotlights, sconces, floor lamps, LED strip. In small rooms, the absence of a central lamp is allowed.

When buying, you need to be guided by the required level of illumination - for every 5 square meters. m should account for 100 watts of light power (we are talking about ordinary incandescent lamps). Instead of the cheapest bulbs, you can use fluorescent, but more beneficial LEDs. Despite the high price for one product, they are economical because they serve for many years and consume a minimum of electricity.

Installation of distribution board

A distribution board is needed for installing a power cable and further distributing energy through the wiring. The shield is responsible for accounting, the normal operation of the safety of the entire electrical system. The device is sold ready-made, externally it is a box with a door, inside it has a din rail, a grounding bus.

The shield is mounted vertically 1.2-1.5 m from the floor, preferably on a very strong wall. Marking is applied to the base, holes are drilled on it, a shield is attached to the screws. Then, a protective shutdown device, a counter, automatic devices connected by jumpers are placed on the dynke. The necessary cables are brought along each line.

Cable entry into the room

The cable is brought into the house by underground or by air. It is better to apply the first method, placing the wire 40 cm underground. 20 cm of sand is laid in a trench with a depth of 80 cm, then a protective corrugation is carried out, through which a special cable is laid. After they perform another layer of sand 20 cm and fill the trench with earth. If you decide to run the power cable through the air, you need to install supports for every 20 m of distance. At the cable entry point, a non-combustible sleeve is placed in the wall.

Installation of overhead switches and sockets

Before performing the installation, you must remove the switch button and the front panel, get the mechanism. Attach the back of the device to the wall, make a level mark. Drill holes with a drill, fix the body with dowels. Strip and connect the cables - phase to phase, zero - to zero, grounding to grounding. After fixing the terminals, you can return the front panel to its place, having finished assembling the device. Similarly attach sockets.

Connection of cables and contacts

The use of twists during installation of wiring is not allowed - in wooden walls this can cause a fire. It is best to use solid pieces of cable. If this is not possible, cut the cables with a margin of 20 cm, use high-quality terminal blocks (terminal blocks) for connection. They have pressure plates or screws, the former being considered more suitable. The cables are fed into the terminals, pre-stripped, after which they can be laid on the wall.

Safety precautions

Fires in private homes usually occur with improper installation and operation of electrical wiring. Do not lay cables yourself. If there is no experience in this matter, it is better to trust specialists. Log houses sit down, so the insulation of the wires should be very high quality. Grounding must not be ignored - this is a mandatory safety requirement. The absence of omissions in the technology of laying the power grid is the key to its long and successful service.

Features

To “natural” housing did not have the appearance of a poor village hut with low ceilings, it is necessary to take into account many nuances in its design, among which the choice of style, interior details and furniture plays a very important role. Of particular note is the lighting in a wooden house. Before installing lighting fixtures, it is worth pre-conducting the wiring, and only then it will be possible to select lighting elements that harmoniously fit the general appearance of the rooms. It can be ceramic lampshades, lamps decorated with fabrics, horizontal or vertical bus systems, built-in lamps.

Wooden houses are characterized by a “warm” atmosphere, but (unlike other finishing materials) wood has the ability to absorb light.

In wooden housing, this important feature must be taken into account: the lighting system should be prepared correctly. Illiterate placement of lamps in such houses can lead to the fact that the room will be twilight and cold, and this will deprive the room of comfort and warmth. If in wooden housing there are large windows, then the rooms will be light during the day, but with the arrival of evening and night there will not be enough light, so owners need to consider all options for good artificial lighting.

As a rule, in houses with beams, a common lighting system is installed and additionally separate areas of the rooms are equipped with spotlights. In the kitchen, this may be the sink and cutting table, and in the living room - a coffee table. The lighting from the lamps on the veranda and on the stairs looks beautiful. To illuminate wooden rooms, various types of lamps are used.

The only thing that is not recommended to be mounted is devices with halogen lamps, as they are characterized by high heating, which contradicts the fire safety rules.

In order to emphasize the “wooden” interior, spotlights are selected. They are easy to operate, easy to turn and create beautiful light accents. For houses with low ceilings, the right solution would be to install chandeliers that scatter light. In the case when a wooden log house is not only used as a country house, but also plays the role of a full-fledged housing, the issue of lighting is considered very important. First of all, this concerns electrical safety. The wire, which is in the house, must be additionally protected with special material, and the walls and ceilings of the rooms should be treated with flame retardants that are resistant to fire.

How to conduct electricity in a wooden house safely and without harming aesthetics

Wooden houses have recently begun to gain more and more popularity. In such a house you immediately feel as if you were in a native place, it becomes cozy and warm. Such sensations arise due to the fact that the house is made of natural materials that do not cause rejection in humans.

Naturally, a house built of wood is fire hazard. That is why it is worth considering security.

A common cause of fires is wiring installation that does not comply with fire safety requirements. Entrust the installation of electricity is to professionals with sufficient experience.

In a house made of wood, it is safer to use open wiring mounted on porcelain insulators.

Wooden houses settle over time, so the wires should be framed with non-combustible insulation. Also, do not forget about grounding.

The cable can not be pulled through bare wood, it is undesirable to use corrugated sleeves and use plastic or metal. It will be difficult to eliminate the fire that occurs inside the wall. Copper or steel boxes are preferred.

An electrical panel from a trusted manufacturer will also be needed. A residual current device and automatic devices will be displayed on it. Halogen lamps should not be used in a wooden house.

It is also worth considering in advance how the switches will be located. It should be not only safe, but also convenient for the whole family.

Safe wiring

During installation, you can separate the wiring cables in several ways:

Outdoor wiring is not only a budget, but also a safe option. In this method, the wiring stretches openly along the ceiling, walls. With complex connections, this option will not work.
A subspecies of the first option is wiring in cable channels. With this option, the wiring of the box is attached to the walls every half meter. The simplest and most convenient box is an electric skirting board. To quickly conduct light in the house, use simple fixtures.
The most difficult and costly option is hidden wiring. At the initial stage of construction, you need to consider all the nuances. During construction, it is necessary to lay metal pipes, preferably copper, in which the cables are placed. An important condition is to exclude any pressure, because the house from the tree will settle.

Primary requirements

No closer than 20 cm from doorways and windows
for every 5 m ^ 2 a separate outlet is planned,
sockets should be located at a height of not more than 0.7 m from the floor, and switches - 1.5 m,
wires should be run from above and placed strictly vertically or horizontally,
turns of wires are carried out only at an angle of 90 degrees.

What are the features of lighting

Light is of great importance in the interior. It is important to understand that a tree absorbs light, therefore, in a wooden house, more attention is paid to lighting. A room can become unattractive and uncomfortable, if you do not take into account several nuances.

It is better to combine the main and local lighting: in addition to standard chandeliers that scatter light, you can install sconces, floor lamps.

If the ceilings in the house are lower than usual, the optimal gap between the chandelier and the floor will be a height of two meters.

How to emphasize the interior in a wooden house

As already mentioned, one of the winning options is the use of overhead and recessed fixtures. Such lamps attract attention, giving charm to the room. It is important not to forget about safety - halogen lamps heat up quickly, which is unacceptable in a wooden house.

The sconces also look elegant to the room with wood trim. You can highlight works of art: paintings, sculptures, or just a wall with family photos. Naturally, there should be rationality in everything: light plays not only a decorative role. Also, excess lighting can overload the room, visually reduce the space.

Bedroom lighting

It is clear that it is worth considering what the room is intended for when planning lighting.

So, in the rooms for sleeping, you do not need a blinding, active light that interferes with rest and relaxation.
It is best to use soft, diffusing light in combination with a small floor lamp, emphasizing a cozy atmosphere.

On bedside tables, reading enthusiasts can install more powerful lamps with which there will be no problems when reading.

Lighting in the children's room has no special differences. Only in the working area on the desk must there be a quality table lamp.

A child who is afraid to sleep in the dark will help a night lamp. It is better to choose lamps with a matte finish: they do not cast shadows on the walls of the room, scaring children.

Lighting in the hallway and kitchen

In the hallway, the best solution is to set a bright light, because in this room we dress, look at ourselves in the mirror. It is better to additionally illuminate the area where the mirror is located, with the help of wall lamps.

If there is a staircase in the hallway, it is necessary to light it, in order not only to protect, but also to decorate the room. It is possible to mount small lamps in the steps.

The kitchen is the place where the whole family gathers. Lighting here should be especially thought out. The working and dining areas stand out. At the location of the stove you need daylight, so it’s more comfortable to work. But in the dining area it will be better to look pleasant, soft yellow light.

Lighting fixtures that are placed on the ceiling should be on the same level as the upper cabinets of the kitchen unit. It is also possible to place turned lamps there to give a cozy atmosphere. Add comfort and highlight kitchen drawers. It is important to ensure that the light does not reflect on the glossy surfaces of countertops, blinding households.

Terrace and attic lighting

Attic and terraces have indirect walls and low ceilings. In order not to reduce the space, do not install ordinary chandeliers. The output will be the use of floor lamps and sconces, visually expanding the room.

To add elegance to the room, you can install fixtures on the beams. A cozy and homely atmosphere will be created.

The terrace is always open, is in the air, so you need to use the appropriate lighting: install street lights that are resistant to any weather conditions.

Since the main light is not used, it may seem that the room is not sufficiently lit. To eliminate this, light must be placed not only on the ceiling, but also on walls, staircases, railings, tables and stands. You can also set the illumination of plants, which will give even more originality. This will help halogen lamps that can be used in the air, in contrast to the rooms of a wooden house.

So, the lighting of a wooden house has a lot of details that should not be overlooked. It is worthwhile to approach electrification consciously and responsibly, otherwise the consequences can become terrible.

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Primary and secondary light sources

The main lighting is the ceiling. These are light-scattering devices located in the center of the ceiling. They are used for a comfortable stay in the room, performing the necessary actions.

Please note: if the ceiling is wooden or sheathed with wood material, it is recommended to choose pendant lights or luminaires with downward-facing cartridges. Otherwise, the room will be rather gloomy.

Auxiliary lighting in a wooden house is a variety of sconces, floor lamps, table lamps, LED lighting. They have in close proximity to those interior items and in those functional areas that need to be allocated. Vivid examples: the illumination of a mirror, plasterboard ceiling, wardrobe, niches, a floor lamp next to a sofa or armchair, a lamp on a bedside table or desk.

Lighting for various rooms

Since all rooms in the house have different purposes, the lighting in them also varies. And while ceiling lamps are mostly similar in terms of the distribution of light, then its additional sources in the kitchen and in the bedroom can be very different.

Kitchen. In this room important abundance of light: chandelier or pendant lights above the table, lighting in the work area, lighting cabinets with all contents.
Hallway Ceiling lighting - a long pendant lamp, auxiliary - mirror lighting, wall sconces on both sides.
Bedroom and living room. For these rooms, the main lighting is important. A powerful chandelier or multi-track lamp is a good option. Auxiliary light sources use to highlight a separate zone - working, relaxing, carrying out cosmetic procedures, etc. Often, lighting emphasize paintings, wall collections.

Please note: soft scattered light minimizes the number of sharp shadows that adversely affect the nervous system. To create it use matte bulbs.

How to “make friends” lamps with wood

Fixtures for the home are selected based on the method of processing wood and the style of the interior. For wooden walls with a matte, minimally processed surface in the style of village huts, appliances made of ceramics, stained glass and frosted glass are suitable. Organically fit into such an interior fabric and paper lampshades. Plain, with floral, animal and floral prints - they can be different, but not cold glossy or metallized.

On the lampshade the geographical features of the interior style are often reflected. For the Provence style - sunflowers, lavender, roosters, for the Scandinavian - snow-capped peaks, deers, pines.

If the wall decoration in a wooden house is made of polished wood, then it can be combine with modern light sources. These are glossy lampshades, chromed metal details, abstract prints, restrained colors, clear geometric shapes.

The competent organization of lighting in a wooden house is a guarantee not only of a cozy interior, but also the health of your eyes, Have a good mood.

Indoors

When designing lighting, it should be taken into account that the tree absorbs light, therefore, in addition to the general scattering light, the use of additional (point) light sources is required. For example, in the kitchen - in the work area, above the dining table, in the living room - in the reading area. When placing chandeliers in the center of the ceiling, preference is given to those that have diffusers made of frosted glass or to those where the light stream is directed upwards.

The optimal solution is rotary light sources mounted on the ceiling or mounted on a conductive bus.

Lighting of different functional areas has its own characteristics.

In the living room you need to organize lighting to perform various functions: from spending time with family members to receiving guests and holding lush holidays. Often the living room is combined with the dining room and work area. Therefore, it is necessary to provide for both bright, festive lighting, and calm, soft, comfortable. You can not be limited only to a chandelier or spotlights on the ceiling.

For low ceilings, you need to think about the fact that the distance from the bottom edge of the chandelier to the floor should be at least 2.1 meters, except if it is located above the dining or coffee table. In this case, the distance may be about one and a half meters.

To highlight some area of the living room, local lighting is used, which can be either floor, wall or table.

The pair use of a sconce will organically look. It is good to install halogen spotlights to highlight pictures. If you highlight the skirting boards, you can visually enlarge the room.

Lighting devices can serve as an excellent means of decorating living space. With the help of lights, you can make your home unique. However, a sense of proportion must be respected so as not to overload a small room.

A sufficient, properly oriented light is needed to illuminate the kitchen workplace, its uniformity should be observed. Well, if it will be a natural spectrum. It must be ensured that there are no blinding surface glare. It is recommended to place lighting devices on the ceiling, at a distance of 60-70 centimeters from the walls and just above the upper edge of the shelves. Linear and spotlights are often mounted on the top edge of wall cabinets.If there are no cornices, devices with flexible brackets can be used; lighting of shelves and drawers is recommended.

In the dining area, it is not recommended to use fluorescent lamps, as they distort the color of the cooked food.

Hallway should be bright. In addition to ceiling lighting, in order to see yourself well in the mirror, you need to install a pair of sconces at head level.

The staircase should be not only comfortable, beautiful, but also safe. With its equipment, you can install spotlights or highlighting with vertical scattered light fixtures. When arranging stairs, it is necessary to take into account that lighting devices do not interfere with free passage.

Children's rooms should have a bright light, but at the same time it is advisable to use frosted bulbs so as not to annoy the children. On the desk you need to place a table lamp for classes.

When planning a bedroom, you need to know that the main and additional lighting should be the same in power. The light should be diffused, creating an atmosphere of complete relaxation. It is necessary to provide conditions for reading.

Attic

Proper lighting of the attic will create beauty and coziness. If you have low ceilings, it is better to install wall lights, and if you place floor lamps, then you can make the attic visually wider. In country houses, beams are an integral part of the building, they can be made a beautiful design element. In the beam of such beams, you can mount the backlight elements.

Often in log houses, the ceiling is slanted due to the roof, then it is better to abandon the general lighting, which will visually reduce the space.

Veranda

The lighting of the veranda should be not only beautiful, but also functional. For outdoor verandas use street lights that are more durable and protected from moisture. They can be either flat ceiling or hanging, if the ceilings are high. To make the lighting more even, you can place them on a wall, railing or columns.

Security

The organization of lighting in a wooden house requires the following rules:

In wooden houses, it is important to provide for fire safety. Fires often occur due to improper wiring. The design and installation of lighting equipment should be carried out by specialists. In buildings made of logs and beams, it is recommended to install open wiring, for which they use cable channels or fixing wires on insulators made of porcelain.
When laying wiring, please note that log buildings are subject to shrinkage. Internal wiring must be carefully thought out and executed. It is carried out using wires protected by non-combustible insulation. Be sure to ground the circuit so that breakdown or sparking does not occur.
You can not lay the cable on wood, use corrugated pipes, plastic boxes, metal hoses. Indeed, when the flame spreads inside the wall, it is very difficult to extinguish it. For wiring, it is better to install boxes and pipes made of steel and copper. For wooden buildings, copper wires with solid conductors in an amount of up to five are used.
Electrification of a building requires the installation of a good electrical panel. Electric automatic devices and a residual current device (RCD) are installed on it.

For lighting, do not use halogen lamps with a high heating temperature.
When arranging the lighting of a house made of wood, it is necessary to observe the general stylistic orientation and harmony. Style experts advise using brass, forging, hand painting.
It is necessary to pre-design all the details of the lighting of the building, take into account where the switches will be placed, the height of which is best calculated based on the average height of the residents. Some switches can be equipped with dimmers to adjust the degree of illumination.
Try to make more use of natural daylight with the help of large windows; installing roof windows is a plus.