Redwood City
Recessed Lighting

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Redwood City Recessed Lighting

Why Is Recessed Lighting Easy To Love

Recessed lighting’s growing popularity is for good reasons. There are several factors that make this lighting the go-to option for many:

• Multi-functionality: Recessed lighting can be used to serve a variety of purposes be it general lighting, highlighting, or even for decorative landscaping.
• Coverage: Recessed lighting offers a much larger coverage area, with the unique ability to uniformly light up a room, including the darkest corners.
• Variety of Styles: Contrary to popular belief, recessed lighting is not always designed to completely blend into the decor. If wanted, there are several decorative, bold styles of recessed lighting that can be used to make a strong style statement.
• Minimalist Design: Ultimately, recessed lighting is carved into the ceiling, taking up very little visual space in the room, thereby helping a small room feel and appear bigger.
• Safer and Easy-to-Maintain: The casing of the recessed lighting makes it a safer lighting option, particularly for homes with little children where accidents are more likely. Additionally, the casing also protects the light inside from gathering dust, which means the light doesn’t need to be cleaned too often.

How To Choose The Right Recessed Lighting For You

Once you know that recessed lighting is the option for you, it is important to know that to get the desired effect, you need to make sure you choose the right recessed light. There are several factors to consider when choosing recessed lighting which is right for your space:

• Selecting the Housing: The housing of recessed lighting comprises the bulk of the fixture and is hidden within the ceiling/wall/ground. There is a housing structure more suited for homes that are being built for the first time; there is a housing structure better suited to homes being remodeled and the lights are being upgraded; and finally, there is a retrofit housing structure of recessed lighting, which is the most economic option.
• Placement: Once you have decided on the type of housing structure you will go with, you need to decide on the placement of these lights. This will be hugely contingent upon the purpose of your lighting. If you are looking for general lighting, make sure to use your lights spaced at an optimal distance so you get the most out of your recessed lighting. If, however, you are looking to spotlight an item then placing your light at a 30-degree angle to prevent glare issues will deliver the best results.
• Choosing the Trim: Once you know where your lights are going, it is time to select the trim. Which type of trim you choose will depend on your aesthetic preference and desired look. For example, a flangeless trim is a perfect choice if you want your light to blend in with the decor while those who want their lighting to be more prominent are better off with a flanged trim. Similarly, for those with a contemporary style of decor, a square trim will add value to their style while those looking for a more classic vibe might find the circular trim more to their liking. There are additional trim features to consider and which ones you go with will depend on where your recessed lighting is going. For example, for wet areas, you might want to choose wet location trims while adjustable trims are perfect for sloped ceilings or for creating the washed wall effect.
• Selecting the Lamp: Lamps are typically sold separately from the housing and trim. The most popular bulb option for the lamps has been LEDs, which often come integrated into the lamp. However, there are non-LED options on the market too. There are several different lamp shapes to choose from with the A lamp shape being the most popular choice.

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