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💡 Downlight Spacing Calculator

💡 Downlight Spacing Calculator

A common rule is spacing ≈ 0.5–0.75 × ceiling height, with the first lamp about half that from the wall. Check beam angle and joists — this is a layout sketch, not a lighting design.

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