Delicate intricacies of Recessed Lighting

Recessed lighting or down lights are employed extensively in residential houses. Along with providing ambient light in the rooms, it consumes very less space because apart from the trim and inner baffle, everything is hidden inside the ceilings, walls or ground. Most widely used application of these lighting is in the ceilings however contemporary fixtures like Slot recessed light can also be attached magnificently with the walls. Its versatility gives you the luxury to use it various ways so how to choose these fixtures?

Choosing the fixture

Start with choosing the type of light you require. Is it incandescent, fluorescent or LED, because the type will define which fixtures would you buy? LED pieces like Conus LED Recessed Spotlight 7269 might be a little heavier on your pocket but it is the best option for long term in the market. It is also the most efficient among the three. After that, go for the housing which is most suitable for your space. New construction housing is your best choice if you are building a new house because you have open access to the ceilings and the lights can easily be fixed to the ceiling joists. If the ceilings are already finalized, remodel housing is utilized whereby a small opening is drilled in the ceilings to attach the fixtures with the help of clips. Another important consideration is the type of trim. It includes white, bevel, reflective, eyeball and square. The trim is the most prominent part of the recessed lighting so it also serves for decorative purposes. Fixtures such as 3020 Recessed Light with eyeball trims can be used as accent light to focus on the architectural features of the room. Square trim is a contemporary design and can also be employed on outdoor walls with effect. Fixtures with bevel trims should be attached in depth.

Critical Dont's before buying

The recessed lighting must not be the only source of illumination in your rooms because it would make them feel bland; incorporate them with layers of accent and task lighting. Fixtures such as 3003 Recessed Light can be coherently blended with recessed ceiling lights to constitute a complete lighting scheme. The downward glow of the recessed lighting fixtures can give rise to unwanted shadows on mirror of the bathroom so make sure to eradicate this issue by either varying the position of the sink or having an additional light above the sink or vanity mirror.

The recessed lights must not be far away from the walls because they rely on the wall-wash effect to light the room with a decent glow. If placed faraway, the room might feel dark. The brightness of the fixtures has nothing to do with the size. Pieces like Pepita 2 Multiple Panel Recessed Wall or Ceiling Lamp are miniature but tend to generate a lot of light. It is a good practice to test the fixture first before you purchase it because it would give you an idea of how bright your room would be once they are placed on the ceiling.

Room by room rule

The rules tend to change with each house and its architecture but the general considerations remain the same. A living room needs a low ambient light so a distance of 3 inches between each fixture is recommended with each having a trim size of at least 3 inches. The kitchen, on the other hand requires right light therefore a distance between fixtures should decrease by 1 foot. You must also consider adding fixtures like 3006 Recessed Light for task lighting. The suggested distance for bathroom lighting is the same as that of the kitchen but it is better to use narrow or spot beam spread lights there.