Commercial Downlights

What Are Commercial Downlights and Why Are They Essential? 

Commercial downlights are great for spaces that require clean aesthetics, such as restaurants, retail stores, and some public facilities. They can be used for both ambient and task lighting, and they come in varying shapes and sizes. So, make sure to check which ones fit your needs before purchasing. 

Other reasons for choosing commercial downlights: 

• They are energy-efficient. Especially with the commercial LED downlights, they’re a cost-effective choice. 
• They’re bright and offer targeted lighting that contributes to a more aesthetically pleasing and functional environment. 
• They have long lifespans, so there’s no need to change them often. 
• The use of commercial LED recessed downlights eliminates flickering, allowing for a bright, welcoming, and productive environment. 
• General safety: The bright lighting from the downlights improves visibility, reducing accidents generally caused by poor lighting. At the same time, it enhances security. 
• Fire safety: Using fire-rated downlights takes this a step further in case of fire by effectively blocking the ceiling hole and slowing the spread of fire. 

Which Commercial Downlight Range Suits Your Needs? 

There are many commercial downlights to choose from. The good news is that Simple Lighting is here to help you better understand and select which type of downlight you need, depending on the function. 

Fire-rated downlights 

In the unfortunate event of a fire in your commercial space, fire-rated downlights serve as plug-ins in your ceiling holes, sealing and trapping the fire. This slows down the spread of fire to the rest of the building, giving responders time to put out the fire and potentially save your establishment from burning all the way. 

Bathroom Downlights 

IP65-rated LED downlights are water resistant, making them perfect for damp and wet spaces like the bathroom and production areas, where water can get into the wiring. Simple Lighting's bathroom downlights adhere to the strict safety regulations for bathroom electricity, so there’s no need to worry about safety rules and regulations. 

Kitchen Downlights 

Unlike the bathroom, you don’t require high IP-rated lights for your kitchen. What you need is light directed downwards to give you good illumination for doing tasks. Kitchen downlights can either be recessed, surface-mounted, or adjustable. There isn’t a specific “kitchen downlights,” but Simple Lighting does have a list of recommendations for you to check out. 

Dimmable LED Downlights 

These downlights are perfect for spaces where you need to adjust the light’s brightness. Dimmable downlights are typically used to change the room's mood and atmosphere and reduce energy consumption, especially for spaces that don’t really need bright lighting. 

Where Can You Use Our Commercial Downlights? 

Where you use a downlight can affect its performance. So, it’s good to always ensure that you’re using the right downlight for the right application. 

For instance, dimmable lights are not necessary in areas where constant bright light is needed. Regular or fire-rated downlights will be enough. And under-cabinet downlights would not work well when used for general/ambient lighting. 

Likewise, despite their high water-resistance, we would advise against using the IP65 bathroom downlights for outdoor lighting (unless specified in the product description). Simple Lighting has a wide range of specific outdoor light fixtures that you can use instead. Use the bathroom downlights exclusively for the bathroom and other damp or wet areas. 

Do I need fire-rated downlights? 

The short answer is definitely YES. Though regular downlights are generally cheaper than fire-rated downlights, the latter's added layer of safety and security more than makes up for the added cost, and in the long run, it would help you cut losses in case of fire. Do you need to have fire-rated downlights? Not really. Is it better to have? Yes. 

Why choose Simple Lighting Commercial Downlights? 

Over the years, Simple Lighting has proven to be a leading provider of commercial lighting in the UK. We offer an extensive catalog of commercial downlights suitable for any commercial space. 

Our downlights focus on function, quality, and efficiency. So, when you get your downlights fitted, you know they will do the job. We want to ensure that you get what you’re paying for and more. 

And if it’s aesthetics you’re after, there are always different styles of downlights to choose from, depending on the design you’re going for. You can choose from chrome, brushed chrome, and a white finish.