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How many recessed downlights for a Kitchen 2.8m x 5.1m?

Anonymous user 16/03/2024 - 2.42 PM

Hi all. I've been pulling out my hair on this one and really appreciate your help. I am putting together a lighting plan for my recessed downlights before I call someone in to do the work. I wonder how many recessed downlights I would need for a kitchen size of 2.8m (W) x 5.1m (L)? This is 14.3 sq meters, or 155 sq feet. My kitchen ceiling height is about 2.2m. I plan on using the Aurora/Enlite E6 Pro 6W Fixed Dimmable Fire Rated LED Downlight Warm White (3000k) 580 Lumen. (https://www.toolstation.com/enlite-e6-pro-6w-fixed-dimmable-fire-rated-led-downlight/p76114?searchstr=e6) I was planning to use 8 of these (2x4) but I fear it will not be bright enough. Could you let me know how many you think I'd need and what sort of layout you'd suggest (distance between each downlight + wall). Many thanks in advance all. Alan

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SGKC Electrical

Rating: 5 out of 5

Barton Upon Humber

Call a spark in, rule of thumb is 550-650 off walls 1000 between but will depend on joist positions

Answered1 June 2021

Anonymous user

I always suggest over populating with lights then have the capability to dim them down - personally I’d probably go 2 x 5 rows or even 1 x 5 then 1 x 3 in the centre and 1 x 5 again to form ‘X’ shapes but be aware of where joists are within your ceiling as you want the lights evenly spread & sometimes joists get in the way.

Answered3 June 2021

ABC Electrical

Rating: 5 out of 5

Kilmarnock

I would suggest (also) more than one row of lights. It is easier not to put in dimmable ones, better to have 3 or 4 sets of lights, such as : 3-4 rows of spots - each on their own switch Under cupboard lights (on separate switches- one for either side) I have this in our kitchen AND a master switch (that feeds the rest of the kitchen lights) so I can switch rows separately PLUS put it all off with one button when going to bed.

Answered4 June 2021

Circuit 1 Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5

Lairg

It would really depend what the layout of the kitchen is. If you have units along all sides you must take that into account to avoid lights above 600mm appliances and storage. You need the lights to give even spread without throwing shadows on work tops. Also consider spacing between lifts as you don't want the "runway" effect

Answered22 June 2021