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LED Downlights

At Ultra Beam Lighting, we provide a wide range of LED downlights for any room in the house. From circular to square shaped recessed spotlights, you have a huge selection of lights to choose from, helping you find the best recessed downlights to fit the unique decor of your home.

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Yes, all recessed spotlights will require a driver. Drivers work like transformers that convert the 240 mains voltages down to the three to five volts that LED ceiling recessed lights require. The driver can be placed above the downlight in the ceiling void.

Colour temperature refers to the kind of light that comes from a bulb. It is measured in Kelvin, often represented simply by a “K.” Generally, the warmer the light looks, the lower the Kelvin rating is. The cooler the light, the higher the Kelvin rating will be. Some of the most common colour temperatures include:

  • Extra warm white light at 2700K
  • Warm white light at 3000K
  • White light at 3500K
  • Cool white light at 4000K
  • Daylight at 6000K

If you are using recessed spotlight fixtures in a home or hotel especially, 3000K warm white light is recommended. This type of light is easy on the eyes and is good for relaxing. On the other hand, if you need to illuminate a commercial space or retail shop, cool white light is better. Cool white light helps show off the details of what it shines on, helping customers see what they’re buying.

In the end, it all comes down to preference. Whatever down lights you choose, you should stick to one or the other; having cool and warm lights overlapping each other can create an odd appearance.

When buying recessed spotlights, having a good understanding of wattage and lumens is key. LED bulbs are different from traditional lightbulbs in that they use lumens to indicate brightness. Wattages in halogen bulbs indicate how much energy is used as opposed to brightness levels.

The wattages that are best for your ceiling recessed lights will depend on the size of your room, the ceiling height and the colour temperature that you choose.

A general rule for understanding wattages vs. lumens is to remember 1W LED lighting is the equivalent of a 10W halogen bulb. Keeping that in mind, recommended wattage for different areas in the house include:

  • Bedrooms – 4W to 6W, or 350 to 500 lumens
  • Living Rooms – 5W to 7W, or 400 to 600 lumens
  • Kitchens – 7W to 10W, or 600 to 900 lumens
  • Bathrooms – 6W to 9W, or 500 to 800 lumens
  • Home Offices – 8W to 12W, or 800 to 1200 lumens
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