ᐅ Is a ceiling height of 2.40 meters with recessed spot lighting sufficient?
Created on: 16 Jul 2020 12:59
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dr.evil96
Hello everyone,
I am currently renovating a house and we are now considering the lighting and how to implement it. Our rooms currently have a height from the top of the screed to the bottom of the ceiling plaster of 2.50-2.53m (8 ft 2 in – 8 ft 4 in). To properly install recessed LED spots, it seems necessary to lower the ceiling by about 70mm (3 inches). When the floor covering is installed, another 15-20mm (around 1 inch) will be added in height. So, in the end, you can expect a clear height of about 2.40m (7 ft 10 in).
Now the question is: Is that enough to feel comfortable? This applies to three rooms of 10-20sqm (108-215 sq ft) on the upper floor, as well as a large room combining living, dining, and kitchen areas. I am looking forward to your opinions.
Thanks in advance!
I am currently renovating a house and we are now considering the lighting and how to implement it. Our rooms currently have a height from the top of the screed to the bottom of the ceiling plaster of 2.50-2.53m (8 ft 2 in – 8 ft 4 in). To properly install recessed LED spots, it seems necessary to lower the ceiling by about 70mm (3 inches). When the floor covering is installed, another 15-20mm (around 1 inch) will be added in height. So, in the end, you can expect a clear height of about 2.40m (7 ft 10 in).
Now the question is: Is that enough to feel comfortable? This applies to three rooms of 10-20sqm (108-215 sq ft) on the upper floor, as well as a large room combining living, dining, and kitchen areas. I am looking forward to your opinions.
Thanks in advance!
It is not always necessary to lower the entire ceiling; partial ceiling features can look very attractive. For example, creating a large, color-contrasting box (possibly several square meters) around the existing ceiling outlet, fitted with spotlights. This is sometimes called a "ceiling sail." Alternatively, narrow light strips with LED strips along the edges, combined with some spotlights, can be used.
Both options can be done very well and reduce the loss of room height compared to a fully lowered ceiling.
Both options can be done very well and reduce the loss of room height compared to a fully lowered ceiling.
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dr.evil967 Oct 2020 15:33Hello, even though some time has passed, the topic is still relevant. By now, I have discovered that the ceiling is quite uneven (up to 4cm (1.6 inches) difference, measured with a cross-line laser) and for this reason alone, I would lower the ceiling, but still as little as possible. I have now decided on the suspended ceiling system by Knauf using UD and CD profiles. With this system, you definitely lose about 30mm (1.2 inches) in height. However, it depends on whether you use direct hangers along with counter and main battens, or if you omit the counter battens. Without considering the specific construction: what are the advantages and disadvantages of each system?
Thanks in advance...
Thanks in advance...