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  1. Edit Slimline Deep Recessed IP65 Fixed Downlight - Matt Black

    £15.99
  2. Edit Slimline Deep Recessed IP65 Fixed Downlight - Matt White

    £14.49
  3. Round Expert Colour 12W Warm White COB LED Adjustable Downlight Cutout 100mm - Black & White

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    Special Price £14.39 Regular Price £17.99
  4. Round Expert Colour 15W Cool White COB LED Adjustable Downlight Cutout 90mm - Black

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    Special Price £14.39 Regular Price £17.99
  5. Round 15W Daylight COB LED Adjustable Downlight Cutout 113mm - White

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    Special Price £14.39 Regular Price £17.99
  6. Round Expert Colour 15W Warm White COB LED Adjustable Downlight Cutout 90mm - Black

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    Special Price £14.39 Regular Price £17.99
  7. Round 24W Warm White LED Downlight Lux IP44 Cutout 200mm - White

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    Special Price £15.19 Regular Price £18.99
  8. Square 10W Warm White COB LED Adjustable Downlight New Madison Cutout 95mm - White

    £14.99
  9. Round 15W Warm White COB LED Adjustable Downlight Cutout 110mm - White

    £15.49
  10. Round 24W Cool White LED Downlight Lux IP44 Cutout 200mm - White

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    Special Price £15.99 Regular Price £19.99
  11. PHILIPS Meson Slim Round 17W Warm White LED Downlight Cutout 150mm - White

    £15.99
  12. Lucide Embed Deep Recessed Round Adjustable Downlight - Black

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    Special Price £14.39 Regular Price £17.99
  13. Astro Minima Deep Recessed IP65 Fixed Downlight - Matt White

    £15.99
  14. Decorative Trimless Plaster-In Fixed Downlight - White

    £15.99
  15. Astro Minima Deep Recessed IP65 Fixed Downlight - Matt Black

    £15.99
  16. Perform 7W Colour Selectable Triac Dimmable LED Fire Rated Fixed Recessed Downlight - White

    £15.99
  17. Luceco F-Eco 5W Warm White Dimmable LED Fire Rated Adjustable Downlight - White

    £14.99
  18. Forum Spa 5W Cool White LED Dimmable IP65 Fire Rated Adjustable Downlight - Matt White

    £14.99
  19. Integral 8.5W Dimmable Cool White LED Fire Rated Low Profile Fixed Downlight - Matt White

    £14.49
  20. Air Round Trimless Fixed Plaster-In Downlight

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    Special Price £14.24 Regular Price £14.99
  21. Forum Spa 5W Cool White LED Dimmable IP65 Fire Rated Adjustable Downlight - Matt Black

    £14.99
  22. Decorative Trimless Plaster-In Fixed Downlight - Brass

    £15.99
  23. Integral 10W Dimmable Cool White LED Fire Rated Low Profile Fixed Downlight - Satin Nickel

    £15.99
  24. Integral 8.5W Dimmable Warm White LED Fire Rated Low Profile Fixed Downlight - Matt White

    £14.99
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Recessed downlights are a discreet and interesting way to add a modern feel to your home. However they do need to be installed by a professional as there are safety issues to be considered. The installation process is not an easy project for an amateur to undertake. Nevertheless correctly installed downlighting can add so much to your home. It can create the illusion of extra space and character in a room with low ceilings, or grandeur and grace to one with higher ceilings. Careful planning, though, is required as once the holes are made there is no going back.

There are a few things to consider before installation:

Fire rated:

Ceilings in new builds are fire rated. This relates to the length of time they can hold fire back from the floor above. The installation of recessed lighting compromises this safety rating. It is a legal requirement to maintain a ceiling's fire rating.

Some recessed downlights will maintain a ceiling's fire rating once installed. However some require a separate intumescent fire hood. These non fire rated downlights may seem cheaper but you will need to buy a separate hood for each light.

Positioning:

Is of vital importance as you can't change your mind once they're in. You will also want to give serious consideration to the distance between them. This will obviously depend on your personal preference, but common sense would dictate between 1m to 2m depending on room size.

You should also consider the positioning of the lights in relation to one another. For example you may want to arrange them in straight lines, or position them diagonally across from each other. For more information check out our tips for a perfect layout.

Number of lights:

This again is down to your personal preference. However you don't want to end up with too many lights overpowering the room or too few that don't illuminate it adequately.

Ceiling height:

Your choice of both the number of lights and their positioning will greatly hinge on the height of your ceiling. As you can imagine higher ceilings will disperse the light more evenly, while lower ceilings will concentrate it into more focused beams. This means that recessed downlights will be a more comprehensive lighting source for rooms with higher ceilings; in rooms with lower ceilings they will create a more atmospheric mood.