Buying guides
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Every downlight question, answered in plain English by the specialists. Search, pick a common question, or follow the four-step path below.
Choosing downlights, in four steps
Follow the path — 10 minutes, no jargonStay safe & legal
Fire ratings, bathroom zones and IC ratings — the rules that decide what you're allowed to fit.
2 guides →Pick your spec
Colour temperature, brightness, dimming, glare — the choices that decide how it feels.
1 guide →Plan the layout
How many you need, spacing rules, and matching cut-outs when replacing old fittings.
2 guides →Make it look right
Finishes, bezels, trimless looks, and room-by-room design guides.
2 guides →
The essential read
The Ultimate Guide to LED Downlights
From fire ratings to colour temperature, beam angles to bathroom zones — this is the complete plain-English guide to choosing the right LED downlights for any room.
Start reading — 14 minRegulations & safety
The non-negotiables — get these right first.
Bathroom Downlights: IP Ratings & Zones Explained
Bathroom lighting zones sound technical, but they boil down to one question: how close is the fitting to water? Here'...
Fire-Rated Downlights Explained
Cutting holes in a ceiling can weaken its fire resistance — here's when regulations call for fire-rated downlights, h...
Downlight Regulations Roundup
Part B + Part L + wiring zones in one compliance checklist.
Choosing the right spec
The choices that decide how your rooms feel.
Downlight Colour Temperature Guide: Warm White vs Cool White
Not sure whether to choose 2700K, 3000K or 4000K? This guide explains colour temperature in plain English, with room-...
Dimming LED Downlights
Trailing vs leading edge, minimum loads, and fixing flicker.
Fitting & layout
Plan before you cut a single hole.
Replacing Old Halogen Downlights with LED
Still running hot, hungry halogen downlights? Here's how to switch to LED the right way — whether that's a simple bul...
How Many Downlights Do I Need? Spacing & Layout Guide
Work out exactly how many downlights your room needs with the lumens-per-square-metre method, simple spacing rules an...
Cut-Out Sizes Explained
Measuring, 35–100mm+, and converter plates for mismatched holes.
Style & finish
The visible five per cent.
Downlight Finishes & Bezels
Chrome, brass, black and more — matching fittings to your interior.
Room by room
Designed answers for the space you're lighting.
Bathroom Downlights: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to plan bathroom downlights properly — from how many to fit and which colour temperature flatters...
Kitchen Downlights: The Complete Guide
The kitchen is the hardest-working room in the house, and it needs lighting to match. Here's how to plan downlights t...
Panels, battens, emergency & more
One comprehensive guide per category.
Emergency Lighting Buying Guide
Maintained vs non-maintained, 3-hour duration and exit signs.
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