How to Choose Surface Mounted Downlights?
August 17,2022
Practical advice on the decoration of surface mounted downlights:
Recommended distance from the wall
The surface mounted downlights are generally 20-40cm away from the wall, and the distance between them is 100-120cm. In addition, the angle of the surface mounted downlights is not adjustable and can be installed without opening holes.
Lighting use
Single-head surface mounted downlights can be used for background wall lighting, auxiliary lighting, and multi-head lighting can also be used for accent lighting
Background wall lighting, auxiliary lighting area: background wall, entrance, aisle, balcony, living room, bedroom
Key lighting area: living room main light, study main light
Color rendering index suggestion
The color rendering index is the true color of the light-reduced object. Generally, the higher the CRI is, the closer it is to the true color of the object. Generally, if the CRI is Ra>85, it can fully satisfy the conventional household lighting, and the specific situation can be selected according to personal conditions.
Anti-glare suggestions
There are two types of glare, direct glare, and indirect glare.
Direct glare is also divided into disability glare and discomfort glare
Disabling glare is when a direct light source shines directly into the eyes, causing blurred vision
Discomfort glare refers to the psychological discomfort caused by the light source. In short, there are many lamps with exposed light sources installed in the room, which is easy to disable the entrance and create a psychological link.
Indirect glare refers to the reflection of an object when illuminated by a light source.
Four categories of anti-glare lamps: deep tube anti-glare/large shading angle, honeycomb mesh anti-glare, anti-glare covers of different colors
Suggestions on the color temperature of downlights for basic lighting
Living room: warm light, natural light can be
Dining room: warm light, natural light can be
Kitchen: Natural light can meet the requirements, and those who like brighter can choose white light.
Bedroom: It is recommended to choose warm light, which can create a warm atmosphere and can effectively help sleep
At the same time, pay attention: to make the lighting effect more coordinated, it is recommended to use the same color temperature in the same space to avoid eye discomfort.
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