Regardless of whethergeneral lightingor set specific accents – LED recessed spotlights are suitable for different purposes depending on the design and variant and are therefore a very versatile light source. The advantage of recessed LED spotlights is that the height of the room is retained to its full extent, because the spots are installed or placed directly in the ceiling of the room to be illuminated. You also benefit from an even distribution of light. We have summarized for you what you should know about installation and the different models and what you should generally pay attention to.
What is hidden behind LED recessed spotlights?
TheSpecial features of LED recessed spotlightsis that they can be embedded directly into the ceiling of a room. This means that classic incandescent lamps or halogen lamps with higher power consumption and a shorter lifespan can be easily replaced. Built-in LED spotlights create a narrow beam of light. This allows you to create a sharp contrast between light and shadow in rooms. They are therefore particularly suitable for accent lighting and are often used to specifically showcase works of art or other home accessories and make them the highlight of the room. LED recessed spotlights can therefore be found not only in the private sector, but also in museums and galleries. The counterpart to the spotlights are LED downlights, which are primarily used for general ceiling lighting. These lamps are able to achieve a wider beam angle.
LED recessed spotlights are suitable for every room
Basically, there are no limits to creativity when installing LED recessed spotlights, as this is a very versatile light source. In principle, the ceiling of any room can be used to install the spots. Depending on the product category and version, general and accent lighting are possible. Good lighting is particularly important in the kitchen when cooking, which is why LED recessed lights are often found here. But they can also be useful in the entrance area or hallway of an apartment or house to welcome family and friends with a friendly and warm atmosphere as soon as they enter your own four walls and to provide sufficient light in the cloakroom area. In the living room, the spotlights are mostly used to skillfully stage pictures or decorative elements and thus stand out as eye-catchers. This could be, for example, your favorite painting or a particularly beautiful vase.
A notice:LED recessed spotlights are even suitable for wet rooms such as the bathroom or outdoors on terraces and balconies. To do this, you should pay attention to the product category or class when purchasing.Protection device and level of protection vary between classes, which typically range from IP20 to IP65. They are characterized by dust, dirt and water resistance, which is why they can easily be used even around showers and sinks.
Which spots are best suited for what?
LED spots are offered with and without lamps
For most providers, the light source is already integrated into the LED spotlight. However, spotlights are also sold that only have one socket and you can buy the LED separately - depending on the intended use and needs. It is important to know that the common spotlights from major manufacturers are usually equipped with a GU10 base, which means that the lamp must also have such a base in order to be able to screw it in.
A distinction is made between narrow and wide beam angles
It is important that you consider in advance what you want to use the LED recessed spotlight for. For theIllumination of spacious roomsor areas, a wide beam angle is the right choice. For targeted object lighting, you should use a spotlight with a narrow beam angle.
With or without dimming function
In order to be able to individually increase or decrease the light intensity depending on the mood or desired room atmosphere, there are LED recessed spotlights that have a dimming function. A positive side effect: power consumption can also be influenced by dimming.
