Design guides.

Good recessed lighting design starts with how a space should feel, then works back to fittings, layout and control. These guides cover the design decisions that make the biggest visual difference: where light lands, how ceilings and walls are lit, how lines and points of light relate to architecture, and how to balance drama with comfort. They are aimed at interior designers and architects who want a scheme that photographs well and works every day.

What these guides cover

• Layering ambient, task and accent light
• Composition, alignment and setting out with the architecture
• Colour temperature, contrast and visual comfort

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All design guides

• Large recessed downlights as ceiling features — Large recessed downlights up to 1200 mm, like Segura, turn a single fitting into a soft, luminous ceiling feature for receptions, classrooms and showrooms.
• Adjustable recessed downlights for accent lighting — Adjustable recessed downlights use gimbals or tilting modules to aim light at walls, artwork and displays, adding flexibility without surface fittings.
• Square vs round downlights: which suits your design? — Round downlights blend into most ceilings, while square downlights suit rectilinear architecture and grids; choose to match the room's geometry.
• Recessed lighting for corridors and circulation — Corridors use continuous recessed linear lines or evenly spaced downlights to give uniform light, aid wayfinding and integrate emergency lighting.
• 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.