When your home needs better lighting, recessed lights are a smart selection. You can install them as a retrofit or when you’re remodeling, putting on an addition, or building a new home. Before you decide on this type of lighting, here are a few things to keep in mind.
What Is Recessed Lighting?
Recessed light is a lighting fixture installed into a hollow area of a ceiling. When the light is turned on, it brightens in a downward and straight direction. This is similar to how a spotlight brightens a specific object. These lights typically have cylindrical housing, which is why they are sometimes called canned lights. These lights are energy-efficient, but once the fixture is installed into a ceiling, it will most likely remain there permanently.
Reasons to Use Recessed Lights
Recessed lights take up less space. You don’t need a lot of area to install them. They can also light up the walls, which can make a small room look bigger. They do this with a built-in directional reflector in the fixture. If you want to highlight a particular wall, such as one with detailed woodwork or a fireplace, you can aim the recessed lights at it. Regarded as hidden lights, they’re unobtrusive and don’t attract attention like an ornate lamp or chandelier might.
Best Places to Install Recessed Lighting
Recessed lights are often used in locations where floor lamps or table lights aren’t a good choice. For example, kitchens benefit from recessed lights above countertops. In a dining room, recessed lights offer gentle illumination in contrast to the brightness of a chandelier. Recessed lights are also a good choice for a small room that doesn’t have enough space for a ceiling fixture or table lamps.
Call Us for Your Recessed Lighting Needs
GVEC is the trusted, local company in Seguin and surrounding towns for licensed electrician services. Not only do we install recessed lighting, our electricians also offer electrical repair, replacement and breaker services. We also sell and install solar panel and battery storage systems, and our whole-home surge protection keeps your household safe and comfortable. For more information about what recessed lighting is and some of the benefits of installing it, get in touch with us at GVEC by calling 888.590.7773, or fill out a contact form today.
