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Renman · Dec 11, 2020 6:36 pm

Hemz

For downlights make sure you use a warm white throughout the house to give it a homely feel. We aren't living in a factory. 3000k is perfect.

Cheaper ones will distort the colour of the light and not look as good, so ensure you get good quality ones.

People use their downlights so wrong these days....they are made to highlight walls and working spaces. Not to light the floor area....have them above kitchen benches, bathroom sinks and along wall edges for the most benefit out of them.

Agree with you but what do you use to light the floor and living areas?

Hemz · Dec 12, 2020 8:19 am

Renman

Hemz

For downlights make sure you use a warm white throughout the house to give it a homely feel. We aren't living in a factory. 3000k is perfect.

Cheaper ones will distort the colour of the light and not look as good, so ensure you get good quality ones.

People use their downlights so wrong these days....they are made to highlight walls and working spaces. Not to light the floor area....have them above kitchen benches, bathroom sinks and along wall edges for the most benefit out of them.

Agree with you but what do you use to light the floor and living areas?

The downlights create enough light reflecting off the walls. You can light a whole room just by lighting one wall so I'd you put a downlight on or 2 along each wall that room will be more than lit enough.

Most electricians know barely anything about lighting and say everyone uses cold white light. People regret it....I'm going to get the 3 way toggle switch ones to start with so I can compare.

All the above info is from my relative that has 30 years experience as a lighting and interior designer. She has quite the resume!

Hemz · Dec 12, 2020 8:28 am

Hemz

Renman

Hemz

For downlights make sure you use a warm white throughout the house to give it a homely feel. We aren't living in a factory. 3000k is perfect.

Cheaper ones will distort the colour of the light and not look as good, so ensure you get good quality ones.

People use their downlights so wrong these days....they are made to highlight walls and working spaces. Not to light the floor area....have them above kitchen benches, bathroom sinks and along wall edges for the most benefit out of them.

Agree with you but what do you use to light the floor and living areas?

The downlights create enough light reflecting off the walls. You can light a whole room just by lighting one wall so I'd you put a downlight on or 2 along each wall that room will be more than lit enough.

Most electricians know barely anything about lighting and say everyone uses cold white light. People regret it....I'm going to get the 3 way toggle switch ones to start with so I can compare.

All the above info is from my relative that has 30 years experience as a lighting and interior designer. She has quite the resume!

In saying the above best to check with a qualified lighting person to confirm, I just had a brief phone call discussing my layout and what I took out of it.

Builders will use the cheapest downlights they can find so it might not be like that with their ones. You can use them to light up the floor if you want but the main point is have them over kitchen benches and stovetop runs, bathroom sinks and make sure you use a warm white. If you too are unsure then get the 3 way toggle downlights.

(I'm leaving the family room downlights where they were but kitchen I've re-arranged)

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twotwopig · Dec 12, 2020 11:07 pm

Well, for me, my entire house, I went with white daylight. The first thing that my project manager says during handover is , the daylight colour choice you picked is good. Makes the house looks modern unlike the usual warm white.

So my point is, it depends on what you like the colour to be.

I agree about lighting the work area especially having a light strip under the kitchen overhead cupboard as I can clearly see what I am working on.

Renman · Dec 13, 2020 11:04 am

I don't like dark looking homes so we between 4-6 downlights for the center of the room, under mounted lights inside the over head cabinets and featured downlights on the side of the walls for the artwork and TV lighting.

All bases covered.

Hemz · Dec 13, 2020 2:12 pm

twotwopig

Well, for me, my entire house, I went with white daylight. The first thing that my project manager says during handover is , the daylight colour choice you picked is good. Makes the house looks modern unlike the usual warm white.

So my point is, it depends on what you like the colour to be.

I agree about lighting the work area especially having a light strip under the kitchen overhead cupboard as I can clearly see what I am working on.

How long have you been in the house?
Majority of newer homes have white light but doesn't make it better long term.

Projector manager doesn't really have any qualifications regarding lighting so is just telling you what you want to hear. Majority of people building have no idea about colour and regret going a bright white then replacing to a warm white down the track.

Each to their own though.

Hemz · Dec 13, 2020 2:26 pm

Areas where warm white lighting is best suited:
Bedrooms
Living Areas
Dining Rooms
Outdoor Gardens
Weddings
Restaurants
Cafes
Entries & Hallways
Traditional Applications

Areas where cool white lighting is best suited:
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Toilets
Laundries
Garages
Studies
Commercial Applications
Ultra Modern Applications

nic1 · Jan 04, 2021 1:40 pm

Hemz

twotwopig

Well, for me, my entire house, I went with white daylight. The first thing that my project manager says during handover is , the daylight colour choice you picked is good. Makes the house looks modern unlike the usual warm white.

So my point is, it depends on what you like the colour to be.

I agree about lighting the work area especially having a light strip under the kitchen overhead cupboard as I can clearly see what I am working on.

How long have you been in the house?
Majority of newer homes have white light but doesn't make it better long term.

Projector manager doesn't really have any qualifications regarding lighting so is just telling you what you want to hear. Majority of people building have no idea about colour and regret going a bright white then replacing to a warm white down the track.

Each to their own though.

Yeah, during our reno our builder tried to install cold white light as well and we had him replace it when we noticed. As I don't live in a hospital we'll definitely go with warm white again for our upcoming build (except for select areas perhaps).

twotwopig · Jan 04, 2021 2:33 pm

Hemz

twotwopig

Well, for me, my entire house, I went with white daylight. The first thing that my project manager says during handover is , the daylight colour choice you picked is good. Makes the house looks modern unlike the usual warm white.

So my point is, it depends on what you like the colour to be.

I agree about lighting the work area especially having a light strip under the kitchen overhead cupboard as I can clearly see what I am working on.

How long have you been in the house?
Majority of newer homes have white light but doesn't make it better long term.

Projector manager doesn't really have any qualifications regarding lighting so is just telling you what you want to hear. Majority of people building have no idea about colour and regret going a bright white then replacing to a warm white down the track.

Each to their own though.

Being living in the house for 1 year. Still loving the white light.
Although when I visit friend's house with warm light, it does looks more inviting and homely feel.

So far no regrets going with white light as it makes the house bright which I like the feel.
Although I know if down the road, i wanted warm light i can just pop up to the roof and switch the LED setting. The PM told me all my lighting are switchable lights - did not check though so will just take his words as it.

IamSAM · Jan 08, 2021 8:44 am

twotwopig

Hemz

twotwopig

Well, for me, my entire house, I went with white daylight. The first thing that my project manager says during handover is , the daylight colour choice you picked is good. Makes the house looks modern unlike the usual warm white.

So my point is, it depends on what you like the colour to be.

I agree about lighting the work area especially having a light strip under the kitchen overhead cupboard as I can clearly see what I am working on.

How long have you been in the house?
Majority of newer homes have white light but doesn't make it better long term.

Projector manager doesn't really have any qualifications regarding lighting so is just telling you what you want to hear. Majority of people building have no idea about colour and regret going a bright white then replacing to a warm white down the track.

Each to their own though.

Being living in the house for 1 year. Still loving the white light.
Although when I visit friend's house with warm light, it does looks more inviting and homely feel.

So far no regrets going with white light as it makes the house bright which I like the feel.
Although I know if down the road, i wanted warm light i can just pop up to the roof and switch the LED setting. The PM told me all my lighting are switchable lights - did not check though so will just take his words as it.

You can pulldown a downlight and change setting (no need to go up into the roof)