{"title":"Recessed GU10 LED spotlights","description":"\u003cp\u003eA GU10 recessed downlight is chosen on the shape seen on the ceiling, the trim colour, the IP rating suited to the room and the GU10 socket, which keeps the bulb interchangeable. The selection is in aluminium, from the 8.5 cm round to the 14 cm dome model, with IP20 versions for dry rooms and IP65 near water splashes. As the GU10 socket is standard, choosing an LED bulb does not depend on a brand: it is done according to colour temperature and flux, and all the downlights in this selection accept it. To equip several light points, there are also GU10 LED downlights in kit form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#choisir\"\u003eHow to choose a GU10 recessed LED downlight\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ou\"\u003eWhere to install GU10 recessed downlights\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ip\"\u003eIP20 or IP65\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#poser\"\u003eInstalling a ceiling downlight\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ampoule\"\u003eWhich GU10 bulb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#comparer\"\u003eDownlight, ceiling light, chandelier or wall light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#style\"\u003eRound, square, white or black\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#erreurs\"\u003eMistakes to avoid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"choisir\"\u003eHow to choose a GU10 recessed LED downlight?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA GU10 recessed downlight is chosen on four points: the shape and diameter visible on the ceiling, the trim colour, the IP rating according to the room, and the GU10 socket which leaves the bulb interchangeable. The selection is in aluminium, from the 8.5 cm round to the 14 cm dome model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIntegrated LED downlight or GU10: what is the difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn an integrated downlight, the LED is sealed into the housing: when it weakens, the whole downlight must be changed. On a GU10 model, the bulb unscrews and is replaced without touching the ceiling. The entire selection presented here is in GU10 socket and rated at 10 W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimmable GU10 recessed LED downlight: what to check\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimming does not depend on the housing alone: it plays out between the GU10 bulb and the dimmer. Take a bulb rated as compatible, then compare with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/spots-led-encastrables-a-variateur\"\u003erecessed downlights compatible with a dimmer\u003c\/a\u003e. As the socket remains replaceable, you will change the bulb without dismantling the downlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ou\"\u003eWhere to install GU10 recessed downlights in the home?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this selection, each downlight is indicated for the living room and the hallway. The same formats are installed in a kitchen or a bedroom depending on exposure to humidity: an IP20 is enough in a dry room, an IP65 is justified near a water point or an area exposed to splashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGU10 recessed LED ceiling downlight: the living room and the hallway\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the living room, an alignment of round downlights spreads the light without drawing a central point. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spot-led-encastrable-rond-blanc-a-diffuseur-opale-rusco\"\u003eRusco downlight\u003c\/a\u003e and its opal diffuser softens the rendering. In the hallway, a two-tone trim like that of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spot-led-encastrable-rond-blanc-et-noir-lysan\"\u003eLysan downlight\u003c\/a\u003e keeps the ceiling clean. To go further on ambiences, browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-encastrables-pour-salon\"\u003erecessed downlights dedicated to the living room\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKitchen, bedroom and staircase: which model for which room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the kitchen, an IP65 rating is justified above a worktop close to water, as in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-led-encastrables-pour-cuisine\"\u003erecessed downlights designed for the kitchen\u003c\/a\u003e. In a bedroom, IP20 is enough and a soft light avoids glare. A recessed square like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spot-led-encastrable-carre-a-reflecteur-myrdal\"\u003eMyrdal downlight\u003c\/a\u003e draws a clean line in a contemporary room. For the staircase, mark the steps with a model chosen from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-led-pour-escalier\"\u003edownlights for staircases\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the room is small, a low and diffuse light is better than a directed flux. Look in that direction at the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-led-pour-chambre\"\u003edownlights for bedrooms\u003c\/a\u003e before settling on your layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ip\"\u003eIP20 or IP65: which IP rating for a recessed LED downlight?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIP20 suits dry ceilings such as a living room or a hallway: the majority of models are in this rating. IP65 protects against dust and water splashes, useful near a water point or in a damp room. Part of the selection exists in both ratings, in white as well as black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a GU10 IP65 downlight waterproof?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIP65 means protected against dust and water splashes, not immersible. It holds up in a bathroom or an exposed kitchen, never under water. For real outdoor use, turn to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-d-exterieur-led\"\u003eoutdoor LED downlights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich finish for an IP65 downlight: white or black?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite disappears into a light ceiling, like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spot-led-encastrable-carre-blanc-ip65-blancor\"\u003eBlancor downlight\u003c\/a\u003e. Black draws a visible point, like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spot-led-encastrable-carre-noir-ip65-noiris\"\u003eNoiris downlight\u003c\/a\u003e. Both shades exist in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-encastrables-coloris-blanc\"\u003ewhite recessed downlights\u003c\/a\u003e. On the dark side, also browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-encastrables-coloris-noir\"\u003eblack recessed downlights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eIP20 and IP65: use and finishes\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRooms and use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinishes in the selection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, hallway and dry rooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite, black, two-tone white and black, white and gold, black and gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle downlight, round or square\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRooms exposed to water splashes and dust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite, black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle or double downlight on a plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"poser\"\u003eHow to install a GU10 recessed LED downlight on the ceiling?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA GU10 downlight is installed in a ceiling cut-out, and the bulb is put in place from the room on its holder. The GU10 socket connects to the mains, without a transformer, unlike 12 V downlights. The cut-out dimension depends on the model: 8.5 cm, 10.2 cm, 14 cm or 8.5 x 8.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e220 V GU10 recessed downlight: what changes at connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e230 V removes the transformer: a single cable reaches the downlight. The connection remains an electrician's job, with the circuit switched off at the consumer unit, and the installation should be validated if you are not equipped to intervene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGU10 recessed downlight holder and bell: what to plan for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the space available above the ceiling before cutting. A bell or a housing is justified when insulation passes just above or when the ceiling must remain fire-rated. Also note the exact dimension on the model's specification sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ampoule\"\u003eWhich GU10 bulb to put in a recessed downlight?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe downlight takes an interchangeable GU10 bulb: it is the bulb that sets the shade and intensity, not the housing. The models in the collection are rated at 10 W. As a replacement, take a GU10 LED bulb of equivalent power and check its compatibility with your dimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to change the bulb of a GU10 recessed downlight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the circuit, let it cool, then remove the bulb by turning it a quarter turn. The new one clips in the same way, without tools and without dismantling the housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarm light or neutral light: how to decide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn general, a warm shade around 2700 to 3000 K suits relaxing rooms, and a more neutral shade around 4000 K suits a worktop or a hallway. These markers are orders of magnitude: the final rendering depends on the bulb you install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"comparer\"\u003eRecessed downlight, LED ceiling light, LED chandelier or LED wall light: which ceiling solution?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recessed downlight disappears into the ceiling and spreads the light across the whole room. A ceiling light or an LED chandelier marks a central point, and an LED wall light illuminates a wall or a passage. The three combine: the downlights form the base, the accent luminaire creates the relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving room LED ceiling light or modern LED ceiling light: when to prefer downlights?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe downlight has the advantage on a low ceiling, in a hallway or to cover a large surface without a visible object. A ceiling light keeps its place when the room needs an identifiable light point. Compare the two approaches in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eour lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving room LED chandelier, LED wall light and powerful LED ceiling light in the kitchen: how to combine them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the downlights as the base layer, then add a chandelier above a table and a wall light in a passage. In a kitchen, a directed flux follows the worktop and complements a central ceiling light. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-led-encastrables-orientables\"\u003eorientable models\u003c\/a\u003e meet this need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"style\"\u003eRound or square downlight, white or black: which style to choose for your ceiling?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound is the most common format in the selection, offered in white or black; the square, at 8.5 x 8.5 cm, draws a cleaner line. White blends into a light ceiling, black marks visible points, and gold finishes add a detail on a ring or a reflector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSingle downlight or double downlight on a rectangular plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single downlight is distributed freely on the ceiling. The double fits on a rectangular plate of 9 x 17 cm and concentrates two light points, practical above a worktop. See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spot-led-encastrable-double-rond-sur-plaque-rectangulaire-solvane\"\u003eSolvane double downlight\u003c\/a\u003e in white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOpal diffuser, reflector or dome: which light rendering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opal diffuser softens the light and reduces glare. The reflector directs the flux and brings out a gold detail, as on the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spot-led-encastrable-rond-a-reflecteur-dore-calen\"\u003eCalen downlight\u003c\/a\u003e. The dome, wider, covers a larger angle. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spot-led-encastrable-rond-a-coupole-calsamilo\"\u003eCalsamilo downlight\u003c\/a\u003e and its 14 cm give the example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a precious detail, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-encastrables-coloris-dore\"\u003egold finishes\u003c\/a\u003e. If you are looking for a bolder line, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-encastrables-design\"\u003eboldly designed recessed downlights\u003c\/a\u003e move away from the classic round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eFormats, measured dimensions and model examples\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeasured dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel examples\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ 8.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLysan, Rusco, Sorinne, Aurel, Wynnifred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ 10.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlasamilo, Naoise, Calen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound with dome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ 14 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalsamilo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW 8.5 x D 8.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlancor, Noiris\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectangular square\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW 7.5 x D 13 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMyrdal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble on plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW 9 x D 17 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolvane, Corvane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"erreurs\"\u003eWhich mistakes to avoid before drilling a ceiling for a recessed downlight?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree mistakes come back: drilling before noting the real dimension of the model, mixing white and black downlights on the same line, and forgetting to check that the bulb is compatible with the dimmer. Also note the space available above the ceiling before cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrilling before knowing the dimension: the measured diameters range from 8.5 cm to 14 cm depending on the models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixing finishes on the same line: keep a single shade, or embrace the contrast from one end to the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForgetting dimmer compatibility: it plays out between the bulb and the dimmer, not with the housing alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeglecting the space above the ceiling, especially if insulation passes just above the downlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Designix shop supports this type of project: secure payment, tracked delivery, possible returns and customer service to check a dimension before ordering. The five-year warranty covers the entire selection. For a consistent line from the living room to the hallway, start from one model and decline the same finish across \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe whole range of Designix luminaires\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions about GU10 recessed LED downlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs a recessed downlight bell mandatory?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is not mandatory for all downlights. A bell or a housing is justified when the ceiling must remain fire-rated, when insulation passes just above the downlight or when the ceiling manufacturer requires it. To be validated case by case with your electrician before cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIntegrated LED downlight or GU10: which to choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn integrated downlight keeps its original LED, with no possible replacement. A GU10 recessed downlight takes an interchangeable bulb: the day the bulb weakens, you change it without touching the ceiling. This entire selection is in GU10 socket, rated at 10 W.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes a GU10 recessed downlight work at 220 V?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe GU10 socket connects to the mains, without a transformer, unlike 12 V downlights. The connection remains an electrician's job: switch off the circuit at the consumer unit, identify the line and have the installation validated if you are not equipped to intervene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDimmable GU10 recessed LED downlight: how to know if it is compatible?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimming depends on the GU10 bulb and the dimmer, not on the downlight alone. If you control the lighting with a dimmer, take a bulb rated as compatible and compare with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spots-encastrables-a-variateur\"\u003erecessed downlights with a dimmer\u003c\/a\u003e. The socket remains replaceable: you will change the bulb without dismantling the downlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eGU10 recessed LED ceiling downlight: which cut-out to plan for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dimensions noted on the specification sheets give the visible diameter: 8.5 cm for single rounds, 10.2 cm for wide models, 14 cm for the dome version, and 8.5 x 8.5 cm for squares. 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