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Hi Guys, Thanks very much for the responses so far. It's greatly appreciated. Chris - I think I like your suggested design. Question though - do you think the 2mtr between each light across the lengh of the room is going to be ok? Aragorn - I know it looks like a lot of lights on a...

Thanks Bernard. What would be your suggestion for the actual spacing of each downlighting from eachother? I am thinking in general terms 1.2m apart from eachother as a general rule. If a room is rectangular shaped instead of square then mayb 1.2m x 1m apart?

Hi, thanks for the response. Thing with the 60deg bulbs versus the 36deg bulbs is that they are only 1100 lumens where as the 36deg ones are 2200 lumens. Standard 50W mains halogens are only 950 max so whilst your suggestion does give a wider light angle and hence less spotlights to fit, the...

CHRIS, Thank you very much for your reply and I have pressed the thanks button. I have noted your suggestions and thank you once again. Ive updated the house plan drawing again to give you an idea of furniture layout for the living room, dining room and all 3 bedrooms. Ive also updated the...

My bulbs are 35W MR16 12V not GU10s and the Intelligent Lighting Control system can be completely removed via the spotlight cutout holes if ever I need to in the future. My risk I take I know but kinda too late now as already purchased. By the way here is a copy of my floor plans for your...

Thanks all for the responses so far. I have discounted CFLs, LED and any other alternative so far because I wish to stick with Halogens. Im not being arrogant here but I am going to use a GET Smart Lighting Intelligent Dimming System for the whole house which only works with Halogens and I...

Hi Aragorn, Many thanks for your reply. I forgot to mention that my bulbs are 35W equivalent to 50W Halogens. I guess what I'm after is here is a general rule of thumb to use for everyroom, irrespective of type of room, layout of furniture and requirement of alternative types of more...

Hi All, I am a newbie to all of this so pleae bear with me. I need some advice on spacing of spotlights in all of the rooms in my renovated house. I am going for 12v MR16 downlights in every room of the house, Osram 2200 Lumens, 36 degree angle bulbs in a variety of normal/fire rated/ip...