On Fri, 1 Jan 2021 12:57:58 +0000, alan_m
wrote:

On 31/12/2020 11:42, Caecilius wrote:

I'm not sure how flat panels look on flat domestic ceilings though - a
lot of them seem to be designed for office suspended ceilings.


Many of my light fittings are of the panel type. All mine are surface
mount (mounted beneath a flat ceiling) but I have different designs
including "designer" type more suited for living rooms.

I'd be interested to know what brands you use. I tend to buy my
lighting from screwfix, toolstation or TLC. I think these stores sell
mainly on price though, so there may be better quality options
available.

Also consider the colour temperature of the LEDs. Although this is down
to personal preference I like cool/daylight/blue LEDS for places I'm
working such as a kitchen. I also prefer this end of the spectrum for
when I'm reading as it gives better contrast to the page. In my main
living room I have a large circular panel where the colour temperature
can be changed.

Absolutely agree. Colour temperature is a big factor that's often
overlooked.