Small Downlights
Here's our collection of small downlights, for a more minimalist recessed lighting option.
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Fire Rated MR11 Downlight Integral EvoFireSpecial Price £4.80 Incl. VATOver 100 Variants In StockPer Each
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Evofire Mini Fire Rated MR11 GU10 Downlights IP65 Integral LEDSpecial Price £7.56 Incl. VATOver 100 Variants In StockPer Each
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Small Fire Rated LED Downlights Ansell Prism Pro MiniSpecial Price £12.70 Incl. VATOver 100 Variants In StockPer Each
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Lux Mini LED Downlights 35mm IntegralSpecial Price £9.77 Incl. VATOver 100 Variants In StockPer Each
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Miniature LED Recessed Downlights Click StarlightsSpecial Price £5.11 Incl. VATOver 100 Variants In StockPer Each
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Miniature Low Glare LED Downlights Ansell Prism ProSpecial Price £20.71 Incl. VATOver 100 Variants In StockPer Each
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Lux Mini LED Downlights 50mm IntegralSpecial Price £9.77 Incl. VATOver 100 Variants In StockPer Each
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Miniature Fixed Non-Dimmable 9W LED Downlights Integral Hi-BriteSpecial Price £7.91 Incl. VATOver 100 Variants In StockPer Each
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Miniature Adjustable LED Downlight 3W Ansell IrisSpecial Price £22.52 Incl. VATOver 100 Variants In StockPer Each
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Miniature Surface or Recessed Downlight 3 Set Malmbergs MD-29Special Price £22.68 Incl. VAT17 Variants In StockPer Each
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Accentpro Tiltable 50mm LED Downlights Integral LEDSpecial Price £23.83 Incl. VATOver 100 Variants In StockPer Each
Illuminate Your Space with Small Downlights: The Mini Guide to Small Recessed Lighting
Are you looking to enhance your home's lighting without compromising on style? Small downlights and miniature recessed lighting options offer the perfect solution for modern, sleek interiors. These compact lighting fixtures provide a minimalist approach to illumination, seamlessly blending into your ceiling for a clean, uncluttered look.
Small downlights are classified as having smaller cut out sizes of 60mm and less. The larger and more popular hole sizes are 70mm to 90mm which are modelled around the original halogen GU10 downlights.
The Power of Compact Illumination: Small Downlights Explained
Small downlights, also known as mini downlights or compact recessed lights, are designed to deliver display and sometimes ambient illumination in a tiny package. These petite light fixtures offer several advantages over their larger counterparts:
- Discreet Design: Small downlights are less noticeable than traditional recessed lighting, allowing your ceiling to maintain a smooth, uninterrupted appearance.
- Versatile Application: Perfect for areas with limited ceiling space, these miniature fixtures can be installed in tight spots where larger lights won't fit.
- Energy Efficiency: Many small downlights use LED technology, consuming less energy while providing bright, focused illumination.
The Magic of Miniature Recessed Lighting
Miniature recessed lighting takes the concept of small downlights to the next level. These ultra-compact fixtures offer:
- Seamless Integration: Plaster-in downlights can be installed flush with your ceiling, creating an almost invisible lighting source.
- Customisable Illumination: Adjust the direction and intensity of light to highlight specific areas or create ambient lighting throughout your space.
- Modern Aesthetics: Achieve a contemporary, minimalist look with these sleek, unobtrusive fixtures.
Transform Your Space with Compact Downlights
Whether you're renovating your home or designing a new space, small downlights and miniature recessed lighting options offer numerous benefits:
- Create Depth and Dimension: Use multiple small downlights to add layers of light, enhancing the perception of space in your room.
- Highlight Architectural Features: Direct focused beams from miniature downlights to accentuate artwork, textured walls, or other design elements.
- Flexible Lighting Solutions: Combine different types of small downlights to achieve the perfect balance of task and ambient lighting in any room.
Choosing the Right Small Downlights for Your Home
When selecting miniature recessed lighting or compact downlights, consider the following factors:
- Beam Angle: Narrow beams for accent lighting, wider beams for general illumination. Smaller downlights usually have tighter beam angles to make better use of the light.
- Color Temperature: Warm white for cozy atmospheres, cool white for task-oriented spaces.
- Dimming Capabilities: Opt for dimmable small downlights to adjust the ambiance as needed.
Integrated LED Downlights or GU10 Retrofit?
Up until recently the miniature downlight industry was dominated by integrated LED downlights as nobody produced a good quality downlight and LED light bulb combination that had a smaller diameter than a 50mm GU10 LED. This was until Integral LED produced the EvoFire MR11 downlight. Along with their range of MR11 LED bulbs which have a smaller diameter of 35mm, the cut out size for these downlights is 45mm.
Smaller LED downlights aren't usually fire rated, although you can convert a non fire rated downlight into fire rated with a fire hood, the EvoFire mini is fire rated as standard.
Understated Lighting Effect
By incorporating small downlights into your home, you can create a modern, understated lighting effect that enhances your space while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic. These compact fixtures offer the perfect blend of form and function, providing super bright illumination with an almost invisible presence.
The downside of using smaller downlights is that you will compromise on light output. If you're using them for ambient lighting, you'll need to consider positioning them closer together. Our lighting experts can offer advice on this subject and provide a lighting design for your project.
Upgrade your lighting today and experience the transformative power of small downlights and miniature recessed lighting in your home!