Recessed Lighting

Modern recessed lighting is also known as can or pot light. It simply means a light source fixed into a hollow hole in the ceiling so that it projects light out in a focused manner, almost like a beam of light coming down from the ceiling. Introduced in its most basic form in the 1930s, it has undergone much modernization to get where it now is today. The advantage of these contemporary fixtures is how little interference they have with any part of the room, and how easy it is to decorate regardless of the fixtures you’ve chosen.

There are basically two parts to a modern recessed lighting fixture- the trim and the housing. The trim is the part of the fixture which is visible from the outside (including the thin glass casing). The housing is the fixture or the holder for the light bulb which holds it in place. This type of lighting is a hot choice among the latest trends in interior illumination options. It provides an aesthetically appealing, low maintenance, stylishly ambient source of lighting for modern homes. They can be fitted into any part of your home, be it the living room, the bedroom, over the bar, the swimming pool, the terrace or even the bathroom. The voltage of the light source can be customized as per the purpose of the light in that particular room. For example, in the bar area, lights with a lower voltage can be used to create a better ambience and similarly in the bathroom area, lights with higher voltage can be used for better luminescence.

Easy to fit, modern recessed lighting can be used in old as well as newly constructed homes. However, the type of housing to be used will be different depending upon whether or not there is access to the housing from above the ceiling. The choice of a trim completely depends upon you, your personal preference, and your style. We have a wide range to choose from such as, cone trims for a low brightness light, black and white trims where the black absorbs the extra light, aluminum die cast trims for durability and soon, and so on. The choice is not limited to a standard hole in the ceiling approach. You may use recessed lighting in square, rectangular or wall mounted multi-shaped forms depending on the type of atmosphere you are aiming to create for your home or office.

Beyond being stylish and architecturally crisp ideas, modern recessed lighting can help reduce your carbon footprint or simply read- electricity bills, by significantly reducing electric consumption. If you choose low voltage Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) or green energy efficient options would drastically bring down the household electric consumption.

You can decorate your home with multihued recessed lights or use them creatively under cabinets (for example in the kitchen) or in the wardrobe or use LED lights for a chic look. The possibilities are endless as is your imagination. The key is to clearly identify the desired look of the room/space and use modern recessed lighting to your advantage to create a soft ambience or highlight decorative artwork on display or to switch from bright working light to soft light using dimmers. But a word of caution- the choice of trims and housing must be biased towards safety more than the appearance. Also, special wet trims are required to be used in wet areas like bathrooms or swimming pools which must be borne in mind.

Take a look around and explore the wide range of options we have available for you. Choose a contemporary fixture that reflects your style and personality so the ambience of the room becomes a reflection of you.