With their streamlined appearance and satisfying glow, it's easy to see why recessed downlights have become a popular lighting solution for new-build houses - and why many people are choosing to install this type of lighting in their existing interiors. These lovely lights can be used in any room in the home, from the lounge and dining room, through to the kitchen, bathroom or bedroom, and they can provide task lighting or focussed illumination on a workspace or wall feature. If you've ever considered taking on the project of installing recessed lighting in your home, it's important to make sure your property is suitable for this type of fixture. Installing recessed lighting is easiest to do before the ceiling is finished - or in places where access to the ceiling space is possible from above (through the loft). However, the lights can also be installed as part of a retrofit project. If this is the case for you, be sure to choose fixtures that are rated for use near insulation. Meanwhile, the structure of your ceiling will also play a part in whether or not these lights can be used - for example, those made of concrete, or which feature plasterwork or ornate mouldings aren't generally suitable for this type of fixture. In most other cases, recessed lighting should be fine to install. You should also consider the overall design of your home when deciding whether or not to install recessed lighting. These fixtures generally look best in modern interiors and may look out of place in more traditional settings. When planning where to put your lights, be sure they're well spaced - a good rule of thumb is that six-inch fixtures should be placed six feet apart; four-inch fixtures four inches apart and so on. You should also avoid placing the lights in long lines down the centre of the room.
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