Things to keep in mind while using LED Downlights

Lighting can add more value to the look and feel of a room. And if you are using downlights, then you can create ambient as well as task lighting effects with the same. While using downlights, you should be careful in the way you structure or place them, otherwise the aesthetics of your room may get compromised. 

You can either position downlight/s to shed light on a specific spot or combine a number of downlights to illuminate an entire room. But, there are a few things you should consider before positioning them. Here are those:

Focal points

Focal point can be defined as an area, which is illuminated the most inside a room. LED downlights can be placed on such points that need attraction more than any other place, and the remaining lighting can be arranged around it as per the requirement. For instance, if you are planning to use downlights for your living room, then the outside view or the fire place could be your focal point.

Ceiling edges

While positioning LED down lights, you need to make sure that they are not placed too close to a wall, otherwise they will cast a shadow on the edge of the ceiling. This shadow makes a room look dull and less spacious. The ideal gap between downlights and the edge of a ceiling should be approximately 75cm. This will provide enough space for light to diffuse throughout a room, without casting any shadow. 

The beam angle

Beam angles of LED Downlights vary from model to model that produce lights having different radii. As the beam angle increases, more floorspace gets illuminated. While using downlights that have a narrow beam angle, make sure there isn’t too much space between them, otherwise the lighting arrangement may create some blind spots.

Now, it’s up to you ‘how’ you want to illuminate ‘which’ space. Be as much creative as you want!