Hello everyone,
We are currently planning the lighting design for our new build (construction starting in about 4 weeks). We mainly plan to use recessed downlights on the ground floor (living room, hallway, kitchen).
I am quite inexperienced in this area. Therefore, my question is: What should I consider when planning recessed downlights? What distance should I maintain from the walls and between the downlights? The ceiling height is 2.55m (8 feet 4 inches).
Do I need to pay attention to anything when choosing the downlights, such as beam angle? Would you recommend halogen or LED? (I know LED is more energy efficient, but I’m not sure if it is really worth it.)
The downlights will be installed directly into the concrete ceiling, so the ceiling will not be lowered.
I would really appreciate helpful tips to avoid any dark spots after construction.
Thank you very much.
We are currently planning the lighting design for our new build (construction starting in about 4 weeks). We mainly plan to use recessed downlights on the ground floor (living room, hallway, kitchen).
I am quite inexperienced in this area. Therefore, my question is: What should I consider when planning recessed downlights? What distance should I maintain from the walls and between the downlights? The ceiling height is 2.55m (8 feet 4 inches).
Do I need to pay attention to anything when choosing the downlights, such as beam angle? Would you recommend halogen or LED? (I know LED is more energy efficient, but I’m not sure if it is really worth it.)
The downlights will be installed directly into the concrete ceiling, so the ceiling will not be lowered.
I would really appreciate helpful tips to avoid any dark spots after construction.
Thank you very much.
I would say: it depends! Generally, a separated setup is certainly more efficient but usually also more expensive. When it comes to the radiation pattern, this strongly depends on the specific lamp anyway.
As I mentioned in another thread, this is not a trivial task. Either you find a qualified expert (which is usually not just any general electrician), or you gain experience yourself.
Good luck
K1300S
P.S.: It is common practice that the wiring is done beforehand and the transformer/fixture installation afterwards.
As I mentioned in another thread, this is not a trivial task. Either you find a qualified expert (which is usually not just any general electrician), or you gain experience yourself.
Good luck
K1300S
P.S.: It is common practice that the wiring is done beforehand and the transformer/fixture installation afterwards.