Considering how best to update our living room (5.5m x 3.6m = 18ft x
12ft) lighting. Currently it is lit by 3 x 60W R80 semi-recessed adjustable-aim spotlights. R80 seems to have reached the end of their shop-stocking life & in any case haven't been particularly reliable, hence what next?A quick scan the Screwfix catalog indicates that the GU10 (240v) & MR16 (12v) (+?MR11) seem to be the only contenders (excluding LEDs which maybe need more development time).
What are the pros & cons?
How do you assess how many units are needed & where to place them in the ceiling to obtain a good spread of light?
What do the letters & numbers mean - eg MR11 v MR16?
Any advice, esp experiences of anyone doing a similar job, would be most appreciated.
TIA