Downlights and spotlights are two kinds of lamps that look similar after installation. Their common installation method is to embed them in the ceiling. If there is no research or special pursuit in lighting design, it is easy to get involved. Mixing the concept of the two, and then installing it only to find that the lighting effect is not what I expected. If you have a certain pursuit of lighting design, or plan to do mainless lights, large-scale downlights or spotlights, then this article about spotlights and downlights can be used for reference!
1. The difference between the appearance of downlights and spotlights
①The spotlight bulb is deep
From the appearance, the spotlight will have a beam angle structure, so the entire lamp body of the spotlight is relatively deep, and it seems that the beam angle and lamp beads can be seen, which is a bit like the lamp body of the flashlight used in rural areas in the past
②The lamp body of the downlight is flat
The downlight is similar to a ceiling lamp, which is composed of a mask and an LED light source. It seems that the lamp beads cannot be seen, and there is only a white lampshade panel.
2. The difference between the light effect of downlights and spotlights
①Concentrated spotlight source
The spotlight has a beam angle structure, the light source will be relatively concentrated, the lighting will be concentrated in one area, and the light will shine farther and brighter.
② Downlights are evenly dispersed
The light source of the downlight will diverge from the panel to the surroundings, the light source will be more dispersed, but also more uniform, and the light will be wider and wider.
3. The application scenarios of downlights and spotlights are different
①Spotlights are suitable for background walls
The light source of the spotlight is relatively concentrated, mainly used to set off the design focus of a certain place. It is generally used on the background wall. Under the contrast of the spotlight, the shapes and decorative paintings on the background wall make the lighting effect of the space clear and dark. The rich layering will make the design highlights better stand out.
② Downlights are suitable for lighting
The light source of the downlight is relatively uniform, and is generally used in aisles and large-scale applications without main lights. Through uniform lighting, the entire space is bright and spacious, and it can replace the main light as an auxiliary light source for space lighting.
For example, in the design of no main light in the living room, by evenly distributing downlights on the ceiling, here without installing a large main light, a bright and comfortable space lighting effect can also be achieved, and under the lighting of multiple light sources, The whole living room looks brighter and more comfortable, and there will be no dark corners.
In a space like the aisle, there are generally beams on the ceiling of the aisle. For the sake of aesthetics, a ceiling is usually used on the ceiling of the aisle, and a few concealed downlights can be installed on the aisle with the ceiling. Lighting lamps, and the uniform lighting design of downlights will also make the aisle brighter and more generous, avoiding the crowded visual sense caused by the small aisle.
The number of downlights in the aisle should be distributed and designed according to the size and length of the aisle space.
To sum up, the difference between spotlights and downlights: First of all, in terms of appearance, spotlights look deeper and have a beam angle, while downlights look relatively flat; secondly, in terms of light efficiency, the light source of spotlights is relatively Concentration, while the light source of downlights is relatively uniform; finally, in operational scenarios, spotlights are generally used for background walls, while downlights are used in aisles and large areas without main lights.