Recessed Lighting - Downlights
Lighting design is an important part of any new build and a home will benefit enormously from well placed lighting. Recessed downlights can also be used when redecorating a room, if you choose a decent electrician they should be able to install them for you provided they closely follow the instruction. It is something of an art to get lighting right and it is important to first understand your requirements, the space and what you would like to achieve. Good lighting, just like stage lighting, can create atmosphere and intrigue not just illumination!
A home will be transformed when the right mix of lighting is chosen and recessed lighting is a big part of that success. Well position recessed lighting (also known as downlights) can highlight a rooms best or most prominent features or tasks such as those carried out in a kitchen or bathroom. Having recessed downlights is a way of providing good illumination that is somewhat hidden and perfect if adjustable as you can wall wash or pick out architectural features on a wall.
See our guide at the bottom or read our blog to understand more about recessed lighting and how to work out how many lights you will require for a room.
White & Black Reflector LED Recessed Downlight - 5 Options
5 Options£12.50
Square Recessed Mains GU10 Downlight - Contrasting Reflector
4 Options£12.50
Black & Black Reflector LED Recessed Downlight - 5 Options
5 Options£12.50
Fixed COB LED Downlights – Remote Driver for Shallow Voids
4 Options£13.20
Dark Light Gold Recessed Mains Spot - White or Black Bezel
2 Options£13.40
Square Shallow Recessed Crystal Glass Downlight
5 Options£13.50
Twist Lock Tilt Diecast 12v Kit - 3 Finishes
3 Options£13.80
Single Recessed Adjustable Spotlight For GU10 Lamps
£14.00
Square Low Glare Tilt Recessed Downlight - White or Black
2 Options£14.00
Round Low Glare Tilt Recessed Downlight - White or Black
2 Options£14.00
Square Chamfered Crystal Glass Semi-Recessed Downlight
3 Options£14.90
Stylish Semi-Flush Downlights - Low Glare Design in a Mains Recessed Spot
2 Options£15.00
Trimless Plaster-In Recessed Downlight For GU10 Mains Lamps
£15.50
Single Box Recessed Downlight - Rotates and Tilts
3 Options£15.60
Adjustable Modular Box Downlight - White or Black
5 Options£15.80
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Mains GU10 Downlight IP65 - White, Black or Brushed Aluminium
3 Options£15.90
Modular Downlight Single, Dual or Triple - 3 Finishes
8 Options£16.08
Twist Lock Fixed Diecast 12v Kit - 3 Paint & 2 Metal Finishes
5 Options£16.45
White Paintable Gypsum Square Stepped Recessed Spotlight
£17.00
White Paintable Gypsum Round Stepped Recessed Spotlight
£17.00
There are so many fantastic ways to light your home that you often cannot see the way (excuse the pun) the best way to achieve a good result. If you like a modern look which is fuss-free then consider downlights which give clean lines and provide simple yet effective lighting. Well positioned downlights can provide lighting to walls, artwork, architectural features or directional downward light for an intimate yet focused light.
If you are considering downlights and would like an idea on how to work out how many you require, then first consider these few points:
- The size of the room/area
- The ceiling height
- Is it one room or an open plan space?
- What is the room used for?
- Are there areas in the room which require special focus?
Ceiling Height
Light from your recessed fitting is thrown in a downward direction in the shape of a cone. The cones of light normally cross at least 30 inches from the floor. With a higher ceiling the light will intersect at a higher level so you will not require more downlights just a brighter or higher wattage.
Spacing
Position your recessed downlights approximately 2 feet away from the edge of your walls onto your ceilings as a starting point. Try to avoid creating any shadows. Then space your downlights evenly across the room for a balanced look. As a rule of thumb, we suggest you divide your ceiling height by 2 to give you the space required between each downlight. For example if your ceiling is 8 foot high, then position your lights 4 feet apart. Again, this is only a guideline and you will get a feel for what works best in your individual space.
Dimming
Dimmable downlights will help you control the light and set the mood – great for many spaces where you require good illumination at particular times but ambient lighting at others, for example in a living room.
Task Lighting
For focused lighting for example in a kitchen above a work surface (where food preparation takes place) use a downlight with a narrower beam angle. You can mix and match your beam angles for ambient and task lighting. Adjustable downlights will also help you achieve this.
If you are using downlights in an area in which they could come in contact with water (a shower or bathroom) remember to choose an ingress protected option.