Recessed Downlights

[BotchItYourself]

I'm planning to install recessed downlights in my kitchen. Are there any rules of thumb about the wattage / no. of lights required for a given room size ? Also, how do 12V ELV lights compare with mains lights in this respect ?

The room is about 10ft x 10ft with a 9ft high ceiling. Any advice greatly appreciated.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

1) Are you aware that Part P of the Building Regulations requires you to notify LABC of this work in advance?

2) Are you aware that Part L of the Building Regulations prohibits you from making things worse regarding the efficient use of energy, so if your kitchen does not already have several hundred watts of lighting you are on dodgy ground putting these in?

 

[BotchItYourself]

Yes, thanks for this but I knew it already. I'm simply trying to gather some background info before making a decision. Can anyone answer my original questions ?