Recessed lights are smart utilitarian installations for any kind of interiors. They are watchful, best suited for living rooms, dining areas, kitchen, shower, etc.

Recessed light fixtures also known as can or pot lights because of their shape, which comprises its housing that’s the main portion of the installation and resembles a canister, a trim and bulb. The housing houses the rest of the parts of the installation and goes into the ceiling. The basic function of these lights is entirely dependent on its parts.

Recessed lights can create all three layers of lighting which are:

1. Accent lighting
2. Task lighting
3. General lighting

Recessed Light Sizes

Recessed lights are accessible in sizes extending from 3” to 6” in diameter. The area of the installation makes a difference in  determining the size of light. Small recessed lights go with present day décor styles. They’re great for emphasizing zones or task lighting. Large lights go with conventional fashion and are valuable for common lighting.

Based on functionality, the estimate of installation and its component decide the utilization of recessed light, consequently they get an assortment of names based on their reason. For illustration, down lights flush with  ceilings and make the room appear larger.

Ceiling’s height is vital to note when purchasing recessed lights. Larger lights are for large ceiling spaces whereas smaller installations for little spaces. This design chooses their functionality, and this makes it simpler for property holders to select the correct driven recessed light for their home.

Types of recessed lights for homes

There are many different  recessed lights available for homes which vary according to their design feature.  To learn more about recessed lights and their installation, check this link. The different recessed lights are based on the type of  housings:

Housing:

The choice of fixture entirely depends on the construction of any house, particularly the ceiling design. There are two basic types of housings which are IC rated and Non IC rated. The different housings available for different ceilings are:

1.       New construction housing:

This housing is for a new home or newly built room in a house as the extra space above the ceiling for proper ventilation is already present.

2.       Remodelled housing:

This housing is for installation in an existing ceiling where the joists are easy to locate.

3.       Insulation contact IC-rated housing:

This housing is in direct contact with insulation and the air flow is restricted.

 

4.       Non-IC housing

This housing leaves at least a 3 inches space between the housing and insulation above.

5.       Airtight housing

Reduces air flow between the ceiling space above and area below.

6.       Slope ceiling housing

This housing allows the light installation in a sloped ceiling at a certain angle. These are also available in kits.

7.    Shallow ceiling housing

These housings are of use in shallow ceiling surfaces with larger joists.

Trim

The trim decides the fate of the fixture whether it is for highlighting, general lighting or accent lighting. Various kinds of trims cast various lighting and light layering effects. It is the outermost visible part of the fixture.

Baffle trim:

Baffle trim is quite common as it provides glare free light. It has a ribbed interior to produce a diffuse light pattern.

Reflector trim:

Reflector trim has mirrored surfaces to provide brighter illumination and light undergoes total internal reflection before it leaves the fixture.

Eyeball trim:

This trim allows the light to accentuate the walls or other features in the room, basically for accent lighting light must be focused in a beam to illuminate a specific area only.

Pinhole trim:

The bulb narrows down the light to a tight beam. It is for spotlighting best suited for task areas.

Wall wash trim:

This trim restricts the light on a specific area i.e a wall, a wall piece or a corner of the room. This trim is for wall-washing effect.

Shower trim:

Shower trim has a diffused lens, and it is a wet location rated for showers and bathrooms. The fixture is IP rated.

Bulb

Led bulbs are efficient and best fit for recessed light installations as they are energy efficient and have exceptionally little maintenance cost because of their longer life ranges and low heat production. LED recessed lights have either built in led lights, which are available with the fixture or they are accessible as retro-fit LED kits where the light is utilitarian with older installations. LEDs are flexible, compact and congruous with each installation, so the plans they can work with are unending.

The design features help choose the best fixture suited for any home layout based on its architectural features. These lights can practically be installed in any area and specially those with lower ceiling heights and provide uniform illumination with added benefits such as long lasting energy savings, low maintenance costs and ambient lighting which is also adjustable by a remote control.