Hello everyone,
Our precast concrete slabs will be delivered in the next few weeks, and we have the option to install recessed LED downlights in the ceilings.
I have marked the LED downlights in yellow on our plans.
Do you have any suggestions to improve my lighting layout?
Thank you in advance
Our precast concrete slabs will be delivered in the next few weeks, and we have the option to install recessed LED downlights in the ceilings.
I have marked the LED downlights in yellow on our plans.
Do you have any suggestions to improve my lighting layout?
Thank you in advance
You and everyone else here in the thread.
We have some recessed spotlights in our ceiling at home, but they tend to emit more diffuse light. How many you need really depends on the specific model. It’s best to do some calculations for that. You can find several references online for typical lighting levels depending on the room.
We have some recessed spotlights in our ceiling at home, but they tend to emit more diffuse light. How many you need really depends on the specific model. It’s best to do some calculations for that. You can find several references online for typical lighting levels depending on the room.
Mycraft schrieb:
Yes, I would use different lighting fixtures there. Wall lights, LED strips, panels, etc.Okay, thank you very much. I also think now that it’s better to use different light sources. I will implement it that way......Y
Ypsi aus NI8 May 2020 09:44Mycraft schrieb:
Recessed spotlights are out of place in living rooms, kitchens, etc. There are far better lighting options for those areas.What, in your opinion, would make more sense to use and where?
Downstairs in the living room. For the 3 spots, it’s better to use wall outlets. Or at least use adjustable spots. This way, you can highlight the walls. Plan them centered on the wall – not centered on the house.
If these are meant to serve as the main “light source,” the positions are otherwise completely unsuitable. Even without these, you will have enough light from the windows thanks to the other lamps.
In the kitchen above the island, use a pendant light. It looks more elegant than a single spot randomly placed.
You could also place two spots near the tall cabinets and eliminate the central outlet.
In the hallway, 3 instead of 4.
For the stairs, 2 wall outlets or downlights every 2-3 steps.
Two are fine for the bathroom, but I would have saved the 200-300€ and just used a cheap fixture for 20€.
Is the other room a study? Then eliminate the lights entirely. One ceiling outlet is completely sufficient, and for the desk, use a floor lamp or something similar.
As mentioned in other threads here: it’s hard to estimate this generally because the technical specifications of spotlights can vary greatly. I simply assumed a "standard" spotlight: 3.5W, 250 lumens, 3000K. I would choose warm white in all rooms. In the bathroom, you could also switch to cool white. It’s a matter of personal preference.
If these are meant to serve as the main “light source,” the positions are otherwise completely unsuitable. Even without these, you will have enough light from the windows thanks to the other lamps.
In the kitchen above the island, use a pendant light. It looks more elegant than a single spot randomly placed.
You could also place two spots near the tall cabinets and eliminate the central outlet.
In the hallway, 3 instead of 4.
For the stairs, 2 wall outlets or downlights every 2-3 steps.
Two are fine for the bathroom, but I would have saved the 200-300€ and just used a cheap fixture for 20€.
Is the other room a study? Then eliminate the lights entirely. One ceiling outlet is completely sufficient, and for the desk, use a floor lamp or something similar.
As mentioned in other threads here: it’s hard to estimate this generally because the technical specifications of spotlights can vary greatly. I simply assumed a "standard" spotlight: 3.5W, 250 lumens, 3000K. I would choose warm white in all rooms. In the bathroom, you could also switch to cool white. It’s a matter of personal preference.
@Ypsi aus NI
I already mentioned it: panels and strips. Kitchens are perfect for area and strip lighting.
But what you often see is this:
Dark kitchens and beams of light. Brr. Often quite expensive, since spotlights in drywall ceilings usually don’t cost just 10-20 euros but rather 100+ per light point. You really want to ask the builder who allowed this and why???
I already mentioned it: panels and strips. Kitchens are perfect for area and strip lighting.
But what you often see is this:
Dark kitchens and beams of light. Brr. Often quite expensive, since spotlights in drywall ceilings usually don’t cost just 10-20 euros but rather 100+ per light point. You really want to ask the builder who allowed this and why???
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