What Are LED Frame Panel Lights? Uses, Specs & Horizon Benefits
Updated: October 2025
LED frame panel lights deliver a clean, architectural look with bright, even illumination. In this guide we explain what frame panels are, where they work best, and how our Horizon Frame Panel 600×600 compares to a standard LED panel — including options for surface mounting, DALI control and emergency.
What is an LED Frame Panel Light?
An LED frame panel is a 600×600 mm perimeter-lit luminaire with a visible slim bezel & frame, designed to give a modern, seamless appearance in offices, receptions and meeting spaces. Compared with a standard LED panel, a frame panel emphasises the trim detail and aesthetic, while still delivering efficient, uniform light.
Best for: offices, meeting rooms, receptions, corridors and retail areas where appearance matters as much as performance.
Horizon 600×600 — Key Features at a Glance
- CCT switchable: 4000K / 5000K / 6000K (on-board switch)
- Control options: on/off as standard, DALI option available
- Emergency: maintained emergency option available
- Mounting: recessed as standard; surface-mount kit available
- Form factor: 600×600 mm frame panel (architectural trim)
- Warranty: 5-year warranty
Where Frame Panels Work Best
- Reception & client areas: premium look with uniform light
- Offices & meeting rooms: low-glare ambient lighting with a refined trim
- Corridors: consistent aesthetic along runs; easy maintenance
- Retail: clean ceiling lines where fittings are visible to customers
Ceilings: suitable for recessed grid ceilings; use the surface-mount kit for plasterboard/solid ceilings. For target lux by application, see our Lux Levels Guide.
Horizon Frame Panel vs Standard LED Panel
Both options deliver efficient, uniform light. Use the table below to choose the right look and features for your space.
| Feature | Horizon Frame Panel (600×600) | Standard 600×600 LED Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance / Trim | Architectural frame & bezel, premium finish | Minimal bezel, flush panel look |
| Sizes | 600×600 mm model | Multiple sizes (e.g., 600×600, 1200×600) |
| Mounting | Recessed; surface-mount kit available | Recessed; frames for surface/suspended available |
| Controls | On/Off; DALI option | On/Off; DALI options common |
| Emergency | Available (maintained) | Available (model-dependent) |
| Colour Temperature | CCT switchable: 4000K / 5000K / 6000K | Fixed CCT or switchable (model-dependent) |
| Best Use | Reception, meeting rooms, visible client areas | General offices, classrooms, back-of-house |
| Warranty | 5-year warranty | Typically 3–5 years (varies by model) |
Specifying Tips (Trade)
- Target lux: Offices & classrooms 300–500 lx; corridors 100–200 lx. Confirm with a quick design.
- Glare & finish: Pair frame panels with low-glare optics and neutral 4000K in workspaces.
- Ceiling type: Use the surface-mount kit on plasterboard/solid ceilings.
- Controls: Consider DALI where dimming/scheduling is required.
- Emergency: Add maintained packs in line with your fire strategy and local regulations.
Need certainty? Send dimensions and photos — we’ll confirm counts and layout. Request a Free Lighting Design.
FAQs
What is an LED frame panel light?
An architectural 600×600 panel with a visible slim bezel/frame, designed for clean, uniform lighting and a premium ceiling appearance.
Can a frame panel be surface mounted?
Yes. The Horizon 600×600 can be recessed in grid ceilings or used with a surface-mount kit for plasterboard/solid ceilings.
Is the Horizon frame panel CCT switchable?
Yes — 4000K / 5000K / 6000K via on-board switch, making it easy to match the space during commissioning.
Do you offer DALI and emergency options?
Yes — DALI control and maintained emergency versions are available. See the Horizon product page for options.
How does a frame panel compare to a standard LED panel?
Performance is comparable for like-for-like models; the key difference is the trim/appearance and fit-out flexibility (CCT switchable, surface kit, DALI, emergency). Use frame panels where aesthetics are visible to clients.
Ready to Specify Horizon?
We’ll help you match target lux, spacing and controls for your project — and recommend the right accessories (surface kit, DALI, emergency).
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