Journal · Page 3
Notes on recessed light.
Specification guides, detailing advice and project insight from The Light Engineers.
Guides, page 3
Specification · 4 min
Choosing colour temperature for recessed lighting
Most commercial recessed lighting uses 3000K to 4000K; warmer 2700K to 3000K suits hospitality, while 4000K suits offices and education.
Specification · 4 min
Colour rendering (CRI) in recessed lighting
CRI measures how accurately light shows colours; specify CRI 80 for general areas and CRI 90+ for retail, hospitality, galleries and client-facing spaces.
Refurbishment · 5 min
Recessed lighting in refurbishments
In refurbishments, recessed lighting can reuse existing cut-outs, retrofit existing fittings or replace them with modern LED, depending on the ceiling and budget.
Design · 4 min
Designing reception ceilings with recessed lighting
Reception ceilings come alive with slim recessed lines, large feature downlights and well-aimed accent light on walls and signage.
Guide · 4 min
Recessed vs surface-mounted lighting
Recessed lighting sits flush in a ceiling void for a clean look, while surface-mounted fittings fix directly to the ceiling, ideal for concrete soffits and shallow voids.
Bespoke · 4 min
Made-to-measure recessed linear lighting
Made-to-measure recessed linear lighting is cut to exact lengths, with corners and junctions, so lines finish precisely at walls and ceiling features.
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