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LED downlights are increasingly used in modern interior design due to their exquisite shapes, the unique lighting effects they create and the fact that you can fit them virtually anywhere in homes and apartments. In most cases, several LED downlights are purchased at the same time to achieve the right appearance and atmosphere. But how do you determine how many LED downlights you need in a particular room? See below for further information about the role and importance of LED downlights in individual rooms in the home and about the areas where they are usually placed.
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LED downlights in the bedroom
LED downlights are mainly placed in bedrooms to create a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere in which to forget about everyday thoughts and problems, to rest and enjoy a nice relaxed sleep. Too much light should be avoided as it irritates the eyes and leads to anxiety. Illumination of 150 lux is enough to ensure comfort and complete relaxation.
LED downlights in the living room
A strictly recommended number of LED downlights can hardly be determined for living rooms. It all depends on the type and size of your living room and the effects you want to produce in it. LED downlights are the perfect way to focus on particular interior features of the living room, attracting the gaze of your guests. For this purpose, illumination of 200 lux is suitable. It is also a good idea to place LED downlights in places where you need additional light, for example if you have set up a reading area in your living room, where illumination of 250-300 lux is appropriate.
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LED downlights in the kitchen
In order to maximise functionality and efficiency in everyday kitchen activities, additional light from LED downlights may be needed in several areas. These are mostly so-called hot spots in the kitchen, such as the space around the stove, sink or refrigerator. The recommended lighting in these areas is 300 lux. Of course, LED downlights in the kitchen can also have decorative functions. They will make the room even more elegant, stylish and enjoyable for you to enjoy your meal or even do your regular duties such as cooking and cleaning.
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LED downlights in the bathroom
LED downlights can be used as the main or auxiliary lighting in the bathroom. For the main lighting, you will need more LED downlights (6 to 10 depending on the size of the room) to ensure you have enough light everywhere you need it. But when using LED downlights as an additional and decorative feature, they can be fewer (3-4) as long as they are in the right places. Overall, 200 lux is the standard that meets requirements for this type of room.
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