Why You Should Install Downlights In Your Home

Downlights are the perfect way to make your home safer, more functional, and easier to navigate, no matter how you’re using it. If you’ve been thinking about installing Downlights in your home, here are five reasons why you should do it as soon as possible.

Understanding Downlight Types

The first step to Installing Downlights is to understand their various types. In residential lighting, common types of Downlight include recessed (indirect), surface mount (direct), and track. Surface mount Downlight Bulbs can be used for general area lighting and come with a variety of beam angles. Track-mounted Downlight Fixtures are designed for dedicated track installations.

Recessed Downlight Bulbs, on the other hand, are used for more direct lighting. Some recessed light fixtures are even adjustable, making it easy to create a variety of lighting effects within a space. Recessed lights may also come with dimmable bulbs, so you can adjust their level of brightness as needed.

Trim-to-fit LED Downlight Bulbs: While Installing Downlight Fixtures is technically simple work, it does require some preparation and forethought to avoid headaches later on down the line. For example, you’ll want to make sure your fixture can accommodate your desired bulb type before making a purchase. Some LED Downlight Bulbs are trim-to-fit, which means they come with a variety of bezel sizes for different types of light housings. If you’re unsure about what size your fixture needs, consult an electrician or lighting specialist before making a purchase.

Once you’ve determined your Downlight Type, you can move on to evaluating the fixture position. Since LED Downlight Bulbs use much less energy than traditional incandescent and CFL bulbs, it’s easy to outfit an entire home with LED Downlight Bulbs without overloading electrical circuits.

Considerations When Installing Downlights

Budget Downlight Prices: Led Downlight Prices can be pretty high and some homeowners may not want to spend a lot on installing them. But, it is important to consider how much you spend on electricity as well. You will find that LED Downlights are reasonably priced when compared to traditional bulbs, which can cost a fortune if left on for long periods or used frequently.

Power consumption: With LEDs using less energy than incandescent or fluorescent lights, your power consumption can go down considerably.

So, with better functionality and an improved overall experience, it’s clear why so many homeowners are installing LED Downlights in their homes. No matter where you live or what type of house you have, there’s a good chance that some of its spaces could benefit from using LED Downlights. From kitchens and bathrooms to stairs, LED Downlight Fittings are a perfect lighting solution for multiple areas of your home.

It’s also worth noting that LED Downlight Fittings can be used alongside other kinds of lights, such as spotlights, under-cabinet lighting, and more. Most Downlight Fittings come with multiple wattage options so you can find a solution to suit your needs.

Faqs About Downlight Installation

We’ve received a few questions about our Downlight Service, so we want to clear up any confusion. Here are our most frequently asked questions

What is a Downlight?

A Downlight is an electric light fixture that is installed into a hole cut into your ceiling. It can be used for task lighting or general room lighting.

There are two main types of Downlights:

• Recessed Lights
• Surface-Mounted Lights

The Recessed Downlight is located inside a rectangular box, which can be mounted on your ceiling. A surface-mounted Downlight is attached directly to your ceiling by its electrical wires. Surface-mounted Downlights have more design flexibility than recessed ones because they don’t require an installation hole.

We offer two types of installation services:

• Installation
• Retrofitting

Installation is a new installation while retrofitting is an upgrade or replacement of existing lights. If you’re planning on renovating your home, installing Downlights will make your design vision a reality. If you already have Downlights but are looking to change their location or brightness, you may be interested in retrofitting them. Not sure what kind of installation is best for your home? Just give us a call!