LED downlights have become increasingly popular for residential and home lighting due to their energy efficiency, long lifespan, and versatility. However, with a wide range of options available, it can be challenging to choose the right downlights for your home. So Brite has come up with a few tips that can guide you to choosing the most suitable ceiling light for your home.
Key Considerations When Choosing LED Downlights:
Colour Temperature (or also known as Colour Correlated Temperature - CCT):
Choosing the right colour temperature is important, because it sets the mood and ambience for your space. Here's a general guide on what CCT to choose for each room and space:
Warm White (3000K): Ideal for creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for bedrooms and living rooms.
Cool White (4000K): Suitable for task-oriented areas like kitchens and home offices, providing brighter and more focused light. This is a colour temperature gaining in popularity as it creates a comfortable lighting experience without straining the eyes.
Daylight (6000K): Offers a bright and energising light, generally preferred by older generations and parents as it helps them to see better.
Brightness of the Light:
The brightness is determined by the lumen output, not the wattage contrary to popular belief. Newer lighting technology requires lesser wattage to provide higher level of brightness for energy efficiency.
The brightness will determine the size of the room. As a general guide for HDB rooms:
Living Room: 150-300 lux
Bedroom: 100-200 lux
Kitchen: 200-500 lux (higher for task areas like countertops)
Dining Room: 150-300 lux
Bathroom: 100-200 lux
Hallways and Corridors: 50-100 lux
Beam Angle:
The beam angle determines the spread of light. A narrow beam angle is suitable for accent lighting, while a wide beam angle is ideal for general lighting. This will also affect the lighting design of your home.
Material of your Ceiling
Plasterboard False Ceilings: Common in Condominiums and newer HDB flats, you can consider recessed downlight fixtures to provide a more seamless design for your ceiling.
Concrete Ceilings: These are more common in older HDB flats. As we are not able to create a hole in the concrete ceiling, consider surface mounted LED lighting options for your downlights.
Why Choose Brite for Your LED Downlight Needs?
Brite has been a trusted name in the lighting industry for years. Our commitment to quality and innovation has resulted in long-lasting and high-performance LED downlights. In fact, we've had customers return only after a decade to replace their downlights to last for another 10 years, a testament to our products' durability.
Here's what sets Brite apart:
Superior Quality: Our downlights are designed with premium housing components and LED Chips and Drivers to ensure long-lasting performance and exceptional quality. Just ask our returning customers!
Energy Efficiency: Our LED downlights are highly energy-efficient, delivering higher brightness at a lower energy cost. This saves your energy costs without compromising on your lighting experience.
Expert Advice: With many years of experience, our team of lighting experts can provide personalised advice to help you choose the best downlights for your apartment's ceiling.
Check out our online store or contact us today to start elevating your home with Brite for quality lighting, energy efficient lights and a peace of mind of years to come.
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