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Home » The Home » Decor & Design » Selecting Kitchen Downlights: What to Keep in Mind

Decor & Design · November 30, 2021

Selecting Kitchen Downlights: What to Keep in Mind

Selecting Kitchen Downlights: What to Keep in Mind

Downlights allow for a wide range of configurations in living areas. Ceiling flaws, particularly in older, refurbished homes, can be fixed using these products.

Low ceilings can benefit from their flush-to-the-ceiling appearance and basic design, making them an ideal lighting option. Tall persons are less likely to bang their heads on light fixtures too close to the ground with downlights.

Lighting is a crucial consideration when designing a kitchen since many people spend a lot of time with family and friends. Great kitchen downlights are critical to the well-being of your house since it creates pleasant, welcoming ambiances instead of dark and uninspiring ones.

With that in mind, here are a few pointers to keep in mind when it comes to downlights.

Color temperature

Modern LED lighting has a wide range of color temperatures, from 2700k-Warm White to 6500k Daylight Cool White. The previous incandescent and halogen bulbs provided between 2700k and 3000k light output.

4000k Cool White is a good choice if you’re seeking a more contemporary look in your kitchen. However, this temperature doesn’t lend itself to mood lighting, so you’ll need to consider lowering or adding more sources/zones of light to your lighting plan.

If you’re going for a cottage style or neoclassical kitchen, you might want to look at 2700k Very Warm White or 3000k Warm White. You’ll typically have to choose a color before you see it in action, which may be challenging. However, many current integrated fittings enable you to select between colors on the back of the unit. Today, even versions let you use a phone/tablet to customize the color and brightness.

Making the Space More Evocative by Dimming the Lights

Investing in dimmable light fixtures or bulbs is a worthwhile investment. Once installed, LED lights may be quite expensive to remove and reinstall if you change your mind about the product.

If you spend a lot of time in your kitchen, you don’t want to be limited by too bright or dim lighting. You can always control lighting in several ways, from basic switches or dimmers to more complicated automation systems.

You should compare the wattage of your present lighting to the wattage of the LED you are interested in to see how much money you can save by switching to LED. LED downlights, as opposed to halogen downlights, will save you a lot of money over time.

Due to the EU’s recent restriction on many different types of high-intensity directed halogen bulbs, it’s crucial to invest in a product that will endure and provide the highest light quality.

If your project is modest, you may determine how much money you can save by comparing the amount of electricity your existing lighting consumes to the amount of power an LED consumes.

Halogen Vs. LED Downlights

Among the many lighting alternatives available today, halogen and LED downlights are two of the most prevalent.

LED costs have dropped dramatically in the past few years and are now more competitively priced than halogen lights. LEDs provide several benefits over halogen lamps, making them significantly more cost-effective, regardless of the original investment.

Led Benefits Over Halogen

  • LED bulbs have a life expectancy of 30,000+ hours, which is 10 times greater than halogen bulbs.
  • LEDs are incredibly energy-efficient, resulting in substantial savings on electricity expenditures.
  • LED lights are an excellent option if you’re concerned about damaging artworks to the point where they need to be replaced. They are also safe to touch since they do not emit heat or UV rays.
  • LEDs are more durable than halogen lights, but they are also more sensitive to temperature changes. The skin’s natural oils might interfere with its performance.

Placing the Downlights

Several downlights can be used in conjunction to shine a light on specific areas inside the room to illuminate a whole space. Additionally, you must give significant consideration to the number of lights and where they should be positioned to get the desired effect.

Consider the following:

Centers of attention

Here you figure out which parts of the space need more light than others. Before everything else, focus on these areas.

Ceiling Aspects

Because of the shadows that might be cast by placing downlights too close to a wall, a room may look dimmer and smaller than it is. A 75cm space between the ceiling and the downlights can help you prevent this. Allowing light to circulate across the space will make it look more large and bright.

Height of the Ceiling

Recessed kitchen downlights emit light in the form of a cone that radiates downward. Ideally, these light cones should cross 75cm above the floor. Consequently, a higher ceiling does not necessitate extra downlights, but it does require that the individual bulbs be strong enough to generate sufficient brightness down to the floor.

To determine the distance between two downlights, most people divide the ceiling height in half, then use the resulting number as the distance between the two fixtures to be installed. However, other criteria, such as the room’s form, decor, quantity, and size of windows, will all play a role in your final selection.

Use of the space

A room’s purpose is critical when deciding on its lighting design. The purpose of a room influences the location of focus points and the general amount of brightness necessary across the space. Instead of single pendant light and additional table and standard lamps, you may strategically place LED downlights to provide a customized lighting solution for each area.

Bottom Line

In a kitchen, downlights illuminate a space partially. They are useful for lighting in locations above island workbenches in kitchens or illuminating heavy traffic areas such as small corridors or doorways.

If you’re planning to buy or install kitchen downlights, this will give you a better idea of what you need and what you’d prefer. This post provides some helpful hints for arranging your downlights. Additionally, the design and style of your room and whether you prefer chilly or warm white light must be considered when making your decision.

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