{"title":"Ceiling Lights","description":"\u003cp\u003eCeiling lights do the quiet work in a home. They wash a hallway so nobody trips at night, fill a bedroom with soft light before bed, and stay out of the way the rest of the time. This is where you start when a room has no lighting plan yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFlush or semi-flush?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gap between your floor and ceiling decides this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlush mount\u003c\/strong\u003e sits tight against the ceiling. Use it under 8 feet, and in any spot where a head might meet a fixture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-flush\u003c\/strong\u003e hangs down 6 to 12 inches. It suits 9-foot ceilings and up, and gives a room more presence than a plain disc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePicking the right size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd your room's length and width in feet. That number, read as inches, is a good fixture diameter. A 12 by 14 foot bedroom lands at roughly 26 inches. For a hallway or a small bath, drop to 12 to 16 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much light a room needs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal lumens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 – 2,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2700K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,500 – 3,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2700K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 – 6,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3000K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHallway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 – 1,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2700K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA note on dimmers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut every main ceiling fixture on a dimmer. One light then covers homework at full brightness and a quiet evening at twenty percent. Check that both the fixture and the bulb are marked dimmable, and that the dimmer is rated for LED loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to go next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting a whole room rarely stops at the ceiling. Add \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/recessed-lighting\"\u003erecessed downlights\u003c\/a\u003e for even coverage, or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/track-lighting\"\u003etrack lighting\u003c\/a\u003e if you want to aim light at art and shelving. Not sure what fits? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eSend us your room size and ceiling height\u003c\/a\u003e and we will work it out with you.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"14-inch-led-recessed-downlight","title":"14 Inch LED Recessed Downlight | 24W Dual Light with Selectable CCT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA large downlight for rooms a small one cannot cover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost recessed lights top out around 6 inches and 1,000 lumens. This one is 14 inches across and puts out far more, which makes it the fixture to reach for when a room is wide, the ceiling is high, or you would otherwise need five smaller lights to get an even wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt carries two light sources. A 24W main light does the work. A separate 3W ring around the edge adds a soft glow you can leave on by itself, so the same fixture covers full brightness for cooking and a low level for the end of the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere a 14 inch downlight makes sense\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen plan rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e where one fixture has to reach a kitchen, a table and a sofa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh ceilings\u003c\/strong\u003e from 10 feet up, where a small downlight loses too much light before it lands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallways and landings\u003c\/strong\u003e that need one fixture rather than a run of four.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetail and reception areas\u003c\/strong\u003e where even coverage matters more than a decorative fixture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24W LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3W LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelectable on the fixture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEfficacy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver 125 lumens per watt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut-out size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecessed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMD LED, integrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the colour temperature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selector on the fixture lets you set this at install, so you do not have to decide when you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSetting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse it in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving rooms, bedrooms, dining areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchens, hallways, open plan spaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffices, garages, utility rooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet every fixture in one room to the same value. Two downlights on different settings in the same ceiling is the most common lighting mistake we see, and it is visible from across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many will you need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its size and output, one of these covers roughly what three or four 6 inch downlights would. Divide the ceiling height by two for spacing in feet, then place them on that grid. For a 10 foot ceiling that is about one every 5 feet, kept 2 to 3 feet off the walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a hardwired recessed fixture and should be fitted by a licensed electrician. Check the depth of your ceiling void before you cut, and confirm whether insulation will sit against the housing, since that decides which fixtures are safe to use in that position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor smaller openings see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/recessed-lighting\"\u003e6 inch and 4 inch recessed lights\u003c\/a\u003e. For an even wash across a long room, a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/linear-lighting\"\u003elinear fixture\u003c\/a\u003e may suit better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67584376570221,"sku":"ALV-RD-14IN-24W","price":72.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/14-inch-led-recessed-downlight-24w-dual-light-with-selectable-cct-alvetto-lighting_2.png?v=1790859869"},{"product_id":"6-inch-led-recessed-lighting","title":"6 Inch LED Recessed Lighting | 12W Downlight with Selectable CCT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe size most rooms are lit with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 inch is the default for a reason. It throws enough light to be the main source in a room, the opening is large enough to spread evenly, and almost every ceiling and every electrician is used to the cut-out. If you are lighting a living room, a bedroom or a kitchen and you are not sure where to start, start here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one runs at 12W and puts out 1,000 lumens, which is the useful middle: bright enough to work under, not so bright that a room of six of them becomes uncomfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12W LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 lumens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelectable on the fixture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut-out size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecessed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMD LED, integrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow many for your room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork out the floor area, then decide how bright the room should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLumens per square foot\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom of 12 x 14 ft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 – 20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 – 3 lights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 – 20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 – 4 lights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 – 40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 – 7 lights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBathroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 – 40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 – 6 lights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDivide the ceiling height in feet by two. An 8 foot ceiling wants a light every 4 feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeep the outer row 2 to 3 feet from the wall. Closer and the light scallops down the wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLine them up with the room, not with the joists. A crooked grid is obvious once the lights are on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOver a counter, put the light 24 to 30 inches out from the wall so it lands on the worktop, not behind you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selector is on the fixture, so you choose at install. Warmer settings suit living rooms and bedrooms. Neutral suits kitchens and hallways. Cooler suits garages and utility spaces. Whatever you pick, use the same setting on every fixture in one room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardwired and recessed, fitted by a licensed electrician. Measure the ceiling void depth before cutting, and check whether insulation will sit against the housing, since that decides which fixtures may be used there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller opening see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/recessed-lighting\"\u003e4 inch recessed lighting\u003c\/a\u003e. To aim light at art instead of filling a room, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/track-lighting\"\u003etrack lighting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67584376635757,"sku":"ALV-RD-06IN-12W","price":23.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/6-inch-led-recessed-lighting-12w-downlight-with-selectable-cct-alvetto-lighting2.png?v=1790860003"},{"product_id":"slim-led-recessed-downlight","title":"Slim LED Recessed Downlight | 12W Low Profile Light with Selectable CCT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for ceilings with almost no room above\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard recessed lights need a deep void to sit in. That is fine in new construction and a problem in an older house, a converted loft or a concrete ceiling. This one has a slim body that fits where a full-depth fixture cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the thin profile it runs at 12W and puts out 1,300 lumens, more than most standard 6 inch downlights. The 110 degree beam is a little tighter than a wide-angle fixture, which keeps the light on the floor and the worktops rather than up the walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12W LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,300 lumens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable on the fixture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlim body for shallow ceilings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecessed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMD LED, integrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen the slim body is the deciding factor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete or joisted ceilings\u003c\/strong\u003e with no void to speak of.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoft conversions\u003c\/strong\u003e where the ceiling follows the roof line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApartments\u003c\/strong\u003e where you cannot cut into the structure above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetrofits\u003c\/strong\u003e where a deep housing will not clear the pipework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow ceilings\u003c\/strong\u003e where every inch of headroom counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the void before you order. Lift a ceiling tile, look through an existing fixture opening, or check from the floor above. Guessing here is what turns a two hour job into a two day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA tighter beam changes the spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 110 degrees this throws a narrower pool than a 180 degree fixture, so place them a little closer together for even coverage. As a rule, take the usual spacing of half the ceiling height and reduce it by about a foot. On an 8 foot ceiling, that means a light roughly every 3 feet rather than every 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable at the fixture, so you set it once at install. Use a warmer setting in living spaces and a neutral one in kitchens and hallways. Keep every fixture in a room on the same setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardwired and recessed, fitted by a licensed electrician. Confirm the void depth and whether insulation will sit against the housing before any cutting starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor standard depth fixtures see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/recessed-lighting\"\u003e6 inch recessed lighting\u003c\/a\u003e. Where nothing will fit in the ceiling, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/surface-mount-ceiling-lights\"\u003esurface mount fixtures\u003c\/a\u003e sit below it instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67584376701293,"sku":"ALV-RD-SLIM-12W","price":33.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/slim-led-recessed-downlight-12w-low-profile-light-with-selectable-cct-alvetto-lighting2.png?v=1790860461"},{"product_id":"4-inch-dual-light-recessed-downlight","title":"4 Inch Dual Light Recessed Downlight | 9W Plus 3W with Selectable CCT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo light sources in a 4 inch opening\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 9W main light and a separate 3W secondary sit in the same housing. Run the main light when you need the room working, drop to the 3W on its own when you want the space lit but quiet. It is the closest thing to a dimmer without wiring one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4 inch size keeps it discreet. In a hallway or a bedroom, a 6 inch fixture announces itself overhead; this one does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9W LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3W LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable on the fixture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut-out size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecessed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMD LED, integrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere the second light earns its keep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBedrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — full light to find things, the 3W alone to move around at night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallways and landings\u003c\/strong\u003e — a low level left on overnight without a separate fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNurseries\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough to see by at 3am without waking anyone properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnsuites\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright for the mirror, low for the rest of the time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — the secondary keeps a floor visible while a screen is on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanning the layout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivide the ceiling height in feet by two and space them on that. An 8 foot ceiling wants one roughly every 4 feet. Keep the outer row 2 to 3 feet from the wall, or the light scallops down the wall rather than landing on the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 4 inch throws a tighter pool than 6 inch, you will use more of them for the same room. That is the trade: a smaller, quieter fixture, more of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWiring the two circuits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo switch the main and secondary separately you need two switched feeds at the ceiling. Decide this before the electrician starts, because adding a second circuit afterwards means opening the ceiling again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable at the fixture, so you set it at install. Warmer for bedrooms and hallways, neutral for bathrooms. Same setting on every fixture in one room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardwired and recessed, fitted by a licensed electrician. Confirm the ceiling void depth and whether insulation will sit against the housing before cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a single-light version in the same size see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/recessed-lighting\"\u003e4 inch recessed lighting\u003c\/a\u003e. For a larger dual-light fixture, see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/recessed-lighting\"\u003e14 inch downlight\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67584418087277,"sku":"ALV-RD-04IN-DUAL","price":101.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/4-inch-dual-light-recessed-downlight-9w-plus-3w-with-selectable-cct-alvetto-lighting2.png?v=1790860802"},{"product_id":"9w-slim-led-recessed-downlight","title":"9W Slim LED Recessed Downlight | 810 Lumens with Selectable CCT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe smallest fixture that still lights a room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 9W and 810 lumens this is the entry point of the range. It is not trying to be the main light in a living room. It is the right answer for the places where a bigger fixture would be too much: a small bathroom, a walk-in wardrobe, a landing, a run of accent lights along a corridor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slim body matters as much as the output. Where a full-depth housing will not fit above the ceiling, this one usually will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9W LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e810 lumens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable on the fixture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlim body for shallow ceilings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecessed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMD LED, integrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow many for a small room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFixtures\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall bathroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 x 8 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 – 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWalk-in wardrobe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 x 6 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 x 10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 – 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorridor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 ft wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne every 3 – 4 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUtility room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 8 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 – 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to step up instead\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the room is a kitchen, a living room or anywhere people read or work, go to 12W. Using six 9W fixtures where three 12W would do costs more, cuts more holes, and still leaves the room feeling dim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasure the void before you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slim body is the reason to choose this, so confirm it fits. Lift a ceiling tile, look through an existing opening, or check from the floor above. Guessing here is what turns a short job into a long one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable at the fixture. Warmer for a landing or a wardrobe, neutral for a bathroom or a utility room. Keep every fixture in one room on the same setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardwired and recessed, fitted by a licensed electrician. Check void depth and insulation clearance before cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more output in the same slim body see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/recessed-lighting\"\u003e12W slim downlight\u003c\/a\u003e. Where nothing fits in the ceiling at all, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/surface-mount-ceiling-lights\"\u003esurface mount fixtures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67584418185581,"sku":"ALV-RD-SLIM-9W","price":24.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/9w-slim-led-recessed-downlight-810-lumens-with-selectable-cct-alvetto-lighting3.png?v=1790861097"},{"product_id":"6w-led-recessed-downlight","title":"6W LED Recessed Downlight | Small Light with Selectable CCT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe smallest fixture in the range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6W and around 500 lumens. This is not a room light and it is not pretending to be one. It is the fixture for the places a bigger downlight would be wasted: a cupboard, a pantry, a porch soffit, a run of low-level light down a corridor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also the one people buy in quantity, because at this size the answer is usually several rather than one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6W LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 500 lumens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable on the fixture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecessed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMD LED, integrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat 500 lumens actually covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpace\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFixtures needed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWalk-in cupboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePantry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 – 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall WC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorridor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne every 3 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorch soffit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 – 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder a stair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 – 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo not light a room with these\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bedroom would need eight or nine of them, which means nine holes, nine connections and a ceiling covered in small fixtures. Two 12W downlights do the same job better and cost less to install. Use 6W where the space is genuinely small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying in quantity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause you usually need several, buy them in one order from one batch. LED colour varies slightly between production runs, and in a corridor where you see six at once, one running warmer than the rest is obvious. Add one spare to the order while you are at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable at the fixture. Warmer for a corridor or a porch. Neutral for a pantry or a utility cupboard where you need to read labels. Same setting across the whole run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardwired and recessed, fitted by a licensed electrician. The small size means it fits where larger housings will not, but still confirm the void depth before cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a proper room light see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/recessed-lighting\"\u003e12W and 18W downlights\u003c\/a\u003e. For continuous low-level light, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/led-strip-lights\"\u003eLED strip lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67584439583085,"sku":"ALV-RD-06W","price":21.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/collections\/alvetto-lighting-collections-2026-10-22-8.png?v=1793016484","url":"https:\/\/alvettolighting.com\/collections\/ceiling-lights.oembed","provider":"Alvetto Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}