Recessed and suspended families create different ceiling details and sightlines.
Low-glare linear lighting
Linear lighting with glare control designed in
Compare recessed, suspended and dark-light linear families without treating every low-glare claim as the same optical solution.
Flow · Recessed LG7 systemSelection principle
Choose the mounting type and glare-control method
Choose the mounting type first, then compare how each family controls glare. Recessed and suspended luminaires create different ceiling details, while LG7 optics, low-glare diffusers and dark-light baffles shape the light in different ways. Controls and emergency options can then be checked against the chosen family.
Compare LG7 evidence, low-glare diffusers and dark-light baffles on their own terms.
Check DALI, SwitchDIM, DSI or Casambi against the selected family.
Decide early whether the chosen family needs an emergency variant.
Project selector
Match a low-glare linear family to the project
Choose the mounting, optic, controls and emergency requirements. The selector suggests a suitable family; a lighting calculation is still required for final output, spacing and glare assessment.
Current family comparison
Four current approaches to low-glare linear light
The comparison keeps product claims separate: final glare performance depends on the selected model, room, layout and photometry.
Recessed LG7 system
Flow
UK-made recessed linear family for continuous low-glare runs, with published LG7, control, emergency and joining options.
- Format
- Recessed linear
- Output
- 1,725–3,325 lm
- Models
- FLOW.001–.006
- CCT
- 3000K or 4000K
- Controls
- DALI, SwitchDIM or DSI
- Emergency
- Available
Recessed LG7 family
Path
Recessed LG7 linear family with a concise model range and published DALI and DSI control routes.
- Format
- Recessed linear
- Output
- 1,850–3,375 lm
- Models
- PATH.001–.006
- CCT
- 3000K or 4000K
- Controls
- DALI or DSI
Suspended direct/indirect
Radiance
Suspended continuous direct/indirect family with a low-glare diffuser and project control options.
- Format
- Suspended continuous
- Output
- 2,300–4,650 lm
- Models
- RADIANCE.001–.006
- CCT
- 3000K or 4000K
- Controls
- DALI, SwitchDIM or DSI
- Emergency
- Available
Dark-light baffle
Luma
Low-profile linear family whose dark-light baffle approach provides a distinct alternative to a diffuser-led solution.
- Format
- Linear dark-light
- Output
- 1,850–4,675 lm
- Models
- LUMA family
- CCT
- 3000K or 4000K
- Controls
- DALI-family or Casambi
- Emergency
- Available
Specification guidance
Decisions to settle before the layout is fixed
Each item changes the usable product schedule, so work through them with the ceiling and control drawings in view.
Coordinate the ceiling interface
Fix the recessed trim, aperture or suspension detail before the layout is signed off. A family cannot be swapped between mounting types without changing the ceiling coordination.
Read the optical evidence precisely
LG7 wording, low-glare diffuser options and dark-light baffles are not interchangeable guarantees. Choose the optical approach, then verify the selected model in the project calculation.
Put controls into the model schedule
DALI, SwitchDIM, DSI and Casambi availability varies by family. Record the chosen control option alongside the luminaire model instead of treating it as a later generic addition.
Resolve emergency variants early
Where the same luminaire family must support emergency lighting, confirm the source-backed emergency option before fixing body length, driver position or circuit strategy.
Questions from project teams
Frequently asked questions
Each answer stays within the information published for the current product families.
Does low-glare linear lighting automatically meet a UGR target?
No. A family description or optical option is a starting point. The selected model, mounting, room geometry and photometry determine the project result.
Which family suits a recessed continuous line?
Flow is the clearest starting point where a recessed, joined and LG7-capable run is required. Path is a more concise recessed LG7 alternative.
Can a dark-light baffle be compared with an LG7 diffuser?
Yes, as different optical approaches. Luma uses dark-light baffles, while Flow, Path and Radiance have diffuser-led low-glare evidence.
What information is needed for a checked proposal?
Send the ceiling plan, mounting detail, room use, required controls and emergency requirements. Final output and spacing follow the lighting calculation.
Project support
Send us the ceiling plan and glare-control brief
We will use the project information to recommend a suitable starting product and flag any optical, control or emergency choices that still need to be confirmed.
- Reflected ceiling plan and mounting detail
- Room use, dimensions and surface information
- Controls and emergency requirements
- Preferred family or optical approach, if known