Room downlight guides

Different rooms ask for different lighting decisions. Use these guides to think through room use, task areas, softer zones and clearance issues before testing a layout.

Kitchen downlights

Plan spacing, bench shadows, island lighting, glare checks and open-plan kitchen zones.

Bathroom downlights

Plan vanity light, mirror shadows, glare control, wall offsets and softer dimming scenes.

Living room downlights

Plan comfortable seating zones, TV viewing, glare control, wall offsets and dimming scenes.

Bedroom downlights

Plan around the bed, wardrobes, glare, dimming and softer layered lighting.

Use the Downlight Planner

Test room dimensions, fitting lumens, beam angle and layout assumptions in the planner before refining the setout.

Use the Downlight Planner

Planning guidance only disclaimer

This page is for general planning guidance only. It does not replace product data, professional judgement or a site-specific lighting assessment. Real-world results vary by fitting photometry, ceiling height, room finishes, furniture, beam angle, dimming and installation conditions.