#Kitchen Downlights - Spotlights
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Kitchen Downlights Don't Have To Be IP Rated!
Unlike in bathrooms where specific guidelines apply such as bathroom zones and IP (ingress protection) ratings, kitchens have no such rules. Anything goes!
- Do you require fire rated downlights? Fire rated downlights are recommended for domestic use. They are safer to use and will slow down the spread of a potential fire – ceiling off the hole and blocking its path. Most fire rated downlights are also acoustic rated and moisture resistant which is another advantage of using them.
- Aesthetics, which ones do you like the look of or which ones match the style of your kitchen.
- Energy consumption, halogen downlights are cheap to buy but expensive to run. LED downlights are more expensive to buy but cost very little to run meaning you get your money back by paying less in your electricity bills over a period of time. The time period depends on how many hours per day you have your lights on for.
- How many downlights do I need in a kitchen? CLICK HERE to find out more!
- Which colour temperature? There are three main colours to choose from: Extra Warm White 2700K, Warm White 3000K or Cool White 4000K
Choosing the most suitable colour temperature for a kitchen is very important. If you like the warmer effect of a traditional light bulb or halogen then extra warm white would be more suitable. Or if you like a clearer, colder appearance then cool white could be the way to go. Warm white 3000K is somewhere in-between but LED lighting is clearer than the lighting effect you may be used to.
Each colour temperature will have a dramatic and different effect on your room. If you've got under cabinet lights already fitted then it's important that the colours match or it won't look right! Don't fear, if you order the wrong colour temperature at Downlights.co.uk or are not satisfied with your purchase we'll be happy to swap them over for something more suitable.
