{"id":182077,"date":"2022-10-27T12:51:16","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T18:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/old.jellyfishlighting.com\/?p=182077"},"modified":"2022-11-16T10:53:10","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T17:53:10","slug":"all-about-led-recessed-lighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.jellyfishlighting.com\/?p=182077","title":{"rendered":"All About LED Recessed Lighting"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recessed lights are easy to spot if you only look up and see those holes in the ceiling with a lightbulb in their inner cavities. You can spot LED recessed lighting in art galleries, restaurants, retail stores, pavilions, offices, and most homes, which speaks a lot about their versatility.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are Recessed Lights?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Recessed lighting refers to the fixture where the bulb is flush in the metal housing, which is then embedded in any surface. While people think they could only install canned lights on the ceiling, that’s not totally accurate. You can also fix them to the wall, floor, or even the ground in the yard.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The recessed lighting fixture instantly transforms your living room, bedroom, kitchen, or even the home’s exterior into a sleek and modern space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You should also note that recessed lighting will add value to your home. So, keep that in mind if you think about selling down the road.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are the Three Components of These Types of Lights?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The three components of traditional recessed lighting are the trim, bulb, and housing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from holding the electrical wiring, the housing is the primary protective structure that shields the bulb. The trim refers to the molding that blankets the light’s opening, while the bulb is self-explanatory.<\/span><\/p>\n

It might seem simple, but each component needs to work perfectly together to prevent future glitches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When Should I Use Recessed Lights in My Home?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Generally, you can use recessed light to upgrade the interior and exterior look without spending a fortune on home decor.<\/span><\/p>\n

For instance, you can install recessed light fixtures if your home has a low ceiling since you can avoid unnecessary obstructions from your roof. For example, the lighting fixture is perfect for an attic, basement, or other small rooms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This decorative lighting is also ideal since it can ride the bandwagon of tiny homes in high demand nowadays.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For instance, you can install a wall light to highlight a section of your room. Meanwhile, step lights and post lights will ensure adequate illumination to the garden, porch, gazebo, playground, or outdoor living space<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can install task lighting for your kitchen to direct the beam to your countertop. This simple tactic guarantees you have adequate light to see what you are doing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How Do Recessed Lights Compare to Flush Mounted Lights?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The debate on <\/span>recessed vs ceiling lights<\/span><\/a> continues to this day since each option has its respective pros and cons.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For instance, LED recessed lights will immediately upgrade the look of any room compared to surface mount lights.<\/span><\/p>\n

The LED downlight directs the beam on a narrow field, while the flush mount distributes light more expansively. As a result, directional lighting will create texture and character in a room. In contrast, a ceiling light will generally paint the entire area with a monochromic luminosity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, you will use only one or two ceiling lights to illuminate the room instead of multiple recessed lighting fixtures to achieve the same brightness.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The primary benefit of the recessed lighting trim is its use of the LED bulb as the primary light source. But the downside is the upfront cost can be expensive, especially if you upgrade your entire system to recessed lighting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Can I Install Recessed Lights Myself?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Even without experience, you can install recessed lighting on your own. YouTube has countless tutorial videos you can follow step-by-step.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you already have a ceiling light, you can easily purchase LED retrofit kits to upgrade your lighting system into a more energy-efficient technology. You can screw the kits into the existing bulb socket without necessarily overhauling your electrical system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What should I Know or Consider Before Installing?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before DIYing your recessed lighting project, you need to know a few things.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For instance, if you plan on recessed lights near the ceiling fan, be aware of the minimum distance between the blade and the light source. You need to have more than three feet gap to avoid interference. As a result, the fan blade will produce shadows every time you switch it on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When choosing a recessed lighting fixture, you have to consider the color temperature you want to achieve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The color temperature can be:<\/span><\/p>\n