All You Need to Know About Recessed Lighting / Downlights
The way you utilise lighting can transform your space from adequate to spectacular. One of the unsung heroes of modern illumination are humble down lights. Offering a perfect blend of style and functionality, they have the artistry to transform their environment into a more captivating and welcoming space.
Hey, as you’re reading this SE Lighting article about down lights, we invite you to spend a few minutes browsing our beautiful downlight collection. We have an array for you to see including recessed, surface-mount, gimbal, round, and square downlights. All in a variety of finishes.

“Thrilled with my purchase of the COSMOTRI LED Downlight! Its easy installation and sleek design instantly modernized my living space. The brightness is remarkable, casting a warm and welcoming glow that made my living room look amazing!” Lina B., a homeowner based in Adelaide, SA
Subtle but sleek design
Downlights are sleek and recessed into the ceiling space, providing an unobtrusive, minimalist aesthetic that allows other design elements to really shine. Downlights are a perfect base to any lighting style aesthetic you are aiming for in your space. Think of downlights as your basecoat to decorate your space, unless of course you would like to make them the statement and voila you space is minimal and beautiful.
Downlights are illumination tools that are often overlooked, but ignore them and you will certainly notice your space is lacking. They accomplish functionality within their space.

Pictured here are the Roystar Down Lights.
You can customise down lights to suit the look and feel of your home!
Homeowners will find down lights perfect for illuminating their spaces. Installing a singular down light in a small space will provide a clean fresh light, while adding a row of three or perhaps more down a hallway will insure no dark corners are lurking.
Down lights really are the perfect edition for a clean light for small areas such as bathrooms, laundrys and walk in wardrobes, as well as larger living rooms, kitchens and studies and also recently outdoor areas, such as alfrescos and that narrow side path near you house that you walk down at night to put the bins out. Additionally down lights are available with a sensor, so you can have a minimal highly effective light out the front door that won't shine directly in your eyes as you walk to the door in the evening.
Many down lights are a tri-coloured light, meaning you can choose the light colour to illuminate your space- for example you may choose a “daylight 4000k’ light temperature for your kitchen for a crisp and bright light and for a reading nook you may choose a warmer 3000k warm light for a subtle ambience.

The Walter LED Downlight with Changeable RGB and CCT.
Downlights are energy-efficient lighting pieces!
Thanks to modern technology, new down lights consume less energy compared to older counterparts. A lot of down lights (especially ones sold here at SE Lighting) use LEDs that operate at a cooler temperature and use less electricity per lumen. And, the best part of that is that LEDs have a much longer lifespan compared to fluorescent and incandescent bulbs, so it has more endurance which means fewer replacements which in turn is better for the environment and your bank account!
You can reduce electricity bills by planning the lights in your home. So if you are looking to illuminate large areas in your home but don’t want your energy bills to run haywire, then look into using down lights and save money.
Smart Home Automations
If smart is the way of your future, do not overlook our smart home range of downlights, that connect through WiFi, to your smart home hub, this allows you to control your lights with your smartphone or even make them respond to voice commands. Tech-savvy customers enjoy smart lighting because it is more convenient and allows you to customise all elements of your home to fit your schedule. Arriving late home after a meeting and don't want to come home to a dark house, but also don't want to leave the lights on all day, not a problem with Smart Home Technology you can turn them on with your phone before you leave the meeting or pre-schedule the lights to turn on just before you walk in the door. Who wouldn’t want the fun of controlling downlights with your voice command, right?

The NOVATRIS Downlight with Motion Sensor.
The aesthetics of your home depends a lot on the lighting choice you have implemented within the various spaces of your home. Browse our large collection of beautiful lighting options but please don't overlook the humble downlights available in our SE Lighting store. We are sure you can find a style that complements or enhances the look of your space.
If you need help deciding on the right lighting choice for you, please don't hesitate to contact us. Install a downlight in your space, today.
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