{"title":"Recessed LED bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eA recessed LED light bulb sits in a housing sunk into a ceiling, panel or cabinet, with only its lit face visible. Before buying, note three measurements: the cut-out diameter, the depth available above the ceiling and the socket of the housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#principe\"\u003eWhat is a recessed LED light bulb and where to install it?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#pieces\"\u003eWhich recessed LED light bulb to choose for each room?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#fixe-ou-orientable\"\u003eFixed or adjustable spotlight: which to choose?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#culots\"\u003eWhich sockets and formats for a recessed light bulb?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#couleur\"\u003eWhich light colour for ceiling LED lighting?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#plafonnier-ou-spot\"\u003eLED ceiling light or recessed spotlight?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#installation\"\u003eHow to install and maintain a recessed light bulb?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#inconvenients\"\u003eWhat are the drawbacks of LED bulbs?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"principe\"\u003eWhat is a recessed LED light bulb and where to install it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe housing is sunk into the support, the lit face sits flush and nothing hangs down into the room. In a kitchen, a hallway or an entrance, the ceiling stays smooth and the view opens up. On the technical side, note the cut-out diameter, the depth above the support and the socket of the housing before ordering. A hole cut too small means starting the drilling again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecessed LED spotlights in the ceiling: the standard case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe support is a solid ceiling or a suspended ceiling that leaves room above. As a rule, space the spotlights about one metre apart for even light, and align them along the walking axis or the worktop. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/ampoules-led-1\"\u003erange of LED bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e covers the most common sockets for this type of mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecessed LED spotlights in an extra flat ceiling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen depth is lacking, under a thin suspended ceiling or in an insulated ceiling, a slim module is needed. The heatsink and driver take up space: it is this thickness, not the diameter, that blocks the installation. Also check that the module lets air through, otherwise it heats up and wears out faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"pieces\"\u003eWhich recessed LED light bulb to choose for each room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart from real use before looking at the technical sheet. Working standing up in a kitchen, walking through a hallway or relaxing in the living room do not call for the same light or the same moisture protection. The table below sums up the most common cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich recessed LED light bulb for which room\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat the light must do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended spotlight type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTo check before buying\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight the worktop without casting shadows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable spotlights aligned above the worktop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSocket of the housing, protection if wet area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBathroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight safely near water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecessed spotlight designed for wet areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStated ingress protection rating, distance to water points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreate warm, adjustable light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpotlights around the perimeter, completed by a ceiling light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour temperature consistent with the other sources\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight gently without glare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscreet spotlight or wall light as a complement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm white, no flicker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHallway and entrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuide the way along the whole length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed spotlights aligned along the path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth available above the ceiling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoors under an awning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight without fearing the weather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatertight spotlight designed for outdoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngress protection rating suited to outdoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecessed spotlights in a kitchen ceiling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the worktop, the aim is to remove the shadow your own body casts on the food. Adjustable spotlights placed in front of the worktop solve this. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-gu10\"\u003eGU10 bulbs for spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e fit most socket housings in this room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecessed spotlights in a bathroom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisture requires a model whose ingress protection rating matches the zone, and a distance from water points. Also note the depth above the suspended ceiling, often reduced by ducts. For highly exposed areas, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-d-exterieur-led\"\u003eoutdoor bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, also protected against splashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"fixe-ou-orientable\"\u003eFixed or adjustable recessed LED spotlight: which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fixed spotlight lights straight down and suits low ceilings and hallways, where even light without adjustment is wanted. An adjustable spotlight can be aimed at a wall, an artwork or a worktop and concentrates light on a precise area. The choice therefore depends on the surface you want to cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdjustable spotlight for a wall or a worktop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt highlights a painting, a brick wall or the edge of a piece of furniture. The trade-off is a slightly greater housing depth, because of the swivel joint, and a narrower beam that requires careful aiming. For accent light around the perimeter, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-pour-salon\"\u003eliving room bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e offer the most flexible result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFixed spotlight for hallways and low ceilings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder a ceiling lower than two metres forty, a badly adjusted adjustable spotlight causes glare. A fixed one points straight down, lights the floor and needs no adjustment. Align it along the axis of the hallway, usually one point about every metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"culots\"\u003eWhich sockets and formats for a recessed light bulb?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA recessed spotlight works either with an integrated LED module or with a bulb on a socket. The module cannot be replaced by a screw bulb: that is the first thing to check. The table details the available families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eSockets and formats of recessed light bulbs\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType of housing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdjustment possible\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGU10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpotlight with socket, replaceable bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed or adjustable depending on the spotlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen ceilings, hallway, entrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall low-voltage housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost often fixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall spotlights, furniture, display cases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact housing with pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed or adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall lights and compact ceiling lights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard screw socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed or adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge spotlights and recessed fixtures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall screw socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost often fixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall fixtures and wall lights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated LED module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpotlight without replaceable bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed or adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra flat spotlights that cannot be dismantled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExtra flat spotlights: the slim module that cannot be dismantled\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese models gain precious millimetres under a tight suspended ceiling. In return, the source alone cannot be changed: the whole unit must be replaced at the end of its life. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-220v\"\u003e220 V bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e concern installations wired directly to the mains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eG4 and G9 sockets: the other recessed formats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG4 bulbs live at low voltage, in small-diameter housings such as display cases or furniture. G9 pin bulbs fit compact fixtures and some wall lights. Both families are found in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autres-culots-ampoules-g4-g9-etc-1\"\u003eG4 and G9 sockets\u003c\/a\u003e, to be chosen according to the transformer present. At low voltage, check the voltage expected by the transformer before ordering: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-12v\"\u003e12 V low-voltage bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-g9\"\u003eG9 bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e as the case may be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"couleur\"\u003eWhich light colour for ceiling LED lighting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColour temperature sets the mood: around 2700 K, light leans towards warm white and suits the living room, the bedroom and relaxation areas. Around 3000 K, the result is more neutral and more readable, suited to a kitchen, a hallway or an office. These two reference points are enough for most rooms in a home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCeiling LED lighting: warm or neutral?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm white relaxes and flatters materials, neutral white renders colours more sharply and tires the eye less on a precise task. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-2700k\"\u003eWarm white 2700 K\u003c\/a\u003e goes in rooms where you settle in, while \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-3000k\"\u003eneutral white 3000 K\u003c\/a\u003e covers circulation and work areas. Above 4000 K, white becomes sharp and functional, reserved for the garage or the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping a single family of white\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo mixed temperatures in the same room are immediately visible: one wall leans yellow, the other blue. Choose one temperature and keep it on the ceiling, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-pour-chambre\"\u003ebedroom bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e and the accent lamps. This is the detail that unifies a renovated room the most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"plafonnier-ou-spot\"\u003eLED ceiling light or recessed spotlight: what to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA ceiling light concentrates light at a single point and is fitted without drilling several holes. Several recessed spotlights spread the lighting and remove cast shadows, but require drilling and wiring each point. The choice therefore depends on the size of the room and whether drilling is possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLED ceiling light for the living room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a small room or under an old ceiling you do not want to pierce, the ceiling light handles everything in one fitting. It avoids multiplying connections and stays simple to replace. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003elighting range\u003c\/a\u003e brings both approaches together, ceiling lights and spotlights, to compare on the spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCeiling light with a modern look or spread-out points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large living room benefits from combining a central source and perimeter points: the ceiling light sets the mood, the spotlights lift the shadow areas. In that case, keep a single family of white throughout. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-moderne\"\u003eselection of spotlights with a modern look\u003c\/a\u003e goes in that direction, with slim formats and matt finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"installation\"\u003eHow to install and maintain a recessed LED light bulb?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the power at the circuit breaker, note the cut-out diameter and the depth of the housing, then check the compatibility of the socket or module before fixing. Maintenance is limited to dusting the lit face and letting the heatsink breathe. A spotlight that yellows or flickers can be replaced without touching the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChecking compatibility with a dimmer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn old dimmer designed for filament bulbs makes most LEDs flicker. Choose a bulb stated as compatible, from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-a-variateur\"\u003edimmer-compatible bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, and check the minimum load of the dimmer. If flickering persists, it is often the dimmer that needs changing, not the bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintaining a recessed spotlight over time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave an air gap above the spotlight: in an insulated ceiling, heat builds up and wears the driver out early. Dust the lit face with a dry cloth, without any product, and check the mounting direction of a module before clipping it in. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ereturn to the lighting section\u003c\/a\u003e lets you find the installation accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"inconvenients\"\u003eWhat are the drawbacks of LED bulbs?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLEDs give off little heat but fear overheating if the housing is poorly ventilated, which shortens their life. Some flicker with an incompatible dimmer, and their light can seem colder than that of a filament bulb. The result therefore depends on the model chosen, not on the technology in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFlickering LED spotlight: where does it come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost often from the dimmer or the driver, rarely from the bulb itself. Wiring to a dimmer designed for halogen, or too low a load on the circuit, is enough to cause this blinking. Test the bulb on a simple circuit before concluding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHeat and lifespan: what shortens a recessed spotlight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA closed housing, with no air circulation, raises the temperature of the module and shortens its existence. The lifespan stated by the manufacturer appears on the packaging and assumes correct ventilation. A drop in brightness or repeated flickering indicates that the source must be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice therefore comes down to three simple measurements: cut-out diameter, available depth and socket. Once you have these figures, browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eDesignix lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e to compare models matching your configuration. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules\"\u003eLED bulbs for all sockets\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-1\"\u003erange of LED bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e cover the most common recessed formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReassurance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure payment on the Designix website\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracked delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturns possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesignix customer service to check a socket or a measurement before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions about recessed LED light bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003ePowerful LED wall light: how to match it with a recessed ceiling?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wall light illuminates a wall or a vertical surface, whereas a recessed spotlight lights the floor and horizontal surfaces. Combine the two while keeping the same colour temperature and avoiding doubling the light on the same wall. The wall light then serves as accent or reading light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eLED living room chandelier: should recessed spotlights be added?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chandelier brings central, decorative light, while spotlights spread light around the perimeter and limit shadow areas. In a large living room, the two complement each other if a single family of white is kept. In a small room, the chandelier alone is often enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCuttable LED strip: how does it work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strip can only be cut at the marks printed on the tape, never between two marks: the portion kept continues to work, the other cannot be reconnected. Restart with a suitable connector or solder joint, and respect the maximum length per power supply stated by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the lifespan of a recessed LED spotlight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stated lifespan appears on the packaging and depends mainly on the ventilation of the housing and the quality of the driver. A spotlight recessed in an insulated ceiling, with no air gap, heats up more. A drop in brightness or flickering indicates that it must be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eLiving room wall light: where to place it relative to ceiling spotlights?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it at accent or reading height, on a wall that is not already hit full-on by a ceiling spotlight. The aim is to avoid two sources crossing on the same surface. When the ceiling is recessed, the wall light remains the only visible element on the wall: a slim format and a matt finish match a smooth ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"Recessed LED light bulbs: the guide to choosing and installing your spotlights\",\"description\":\"How to choose a recessed LED light bulb according to the room, the socket and the light colour? 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