Good brand of downlights

Could anyone recommend a good brand of downlight? In our old apartment, we had the below, I would like to get as close too:

Brand: Bella Luce
Model: BDL332
Input: 220-240V 350mA
7W 2700K

In our bright, open plan apartment the 2700K looked great. Would it still look ok in a darker apartment or would we be best changing the K? We're looking at painting the walls in a Natural White.

Downlights are much of a muchness, unless you want to introduce smart lights. If you just want ordinary lights, take one of the downlights (gimbal and bulb) to a lighting store of choice and they will recommend a replacement. Most are made in China these days, so are similar.



Warm white is best in a domestic situation. 2700K to 3000K will work. Higher can be a bit harsh/industrial, and probably reserved for work areas like kitchens and laundries.

Brand SAL
https://www.sal.net.au

Thanks, I have seen SAL and ATOM, are they both the same? I was reading SAL did have some recalls?

Has anyone heard of Bella Luce?

Luce Bella is Bunnings private label brand. most cheap downlights offer similar light output and colour change feature 3000k, 4000k & 5000k etc. I suggest set 4000k cool white for kitchen & living areas and 3000k warm white for bedrooms etc. Things to consider are glare - some flat faced ones are awful glare wise as they are not recessed. Also consider ability to dim smoothly, colour matching when 6 in the ceiling. Atom and SAL brands are reasonable quality.

It's a little confusing but Bella Luce is not a Bunnings brand: http://bellalucelighting.com.au/

The Bunnings version is: https://www.bunnings.com.au/our-range/brands/l/luce-bella

Yes, you are correct

SAL is widely used by builders. It will not be the cheapest however it will give great value for money. Conforms to required AU standards.

I understand SAL has its own electricians on contract to quickly replace at no cost any lights that occasionally fail. This service has given installers confidence in the brand.

I understand SAL has its own electricians on contract to quickly replace at no cost any lights that occasionally fail. This service has given installers confidence in the brand.

Luna downlights from Emerald are great. Do check government rebates on lighting before replacing halogen downlights with LEDs.