Recessed lights

                   Recessed lights

Contemporary lightning design calls for sleek and elegant look. Market is filled with various lightning options. A hottest trend is to use recessed lights also called canister lights not only by the interior designers but also by home owners.

 If you are looking for new fixtures to update any part of your home décor, recessed lighting may be your best bet.

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 Recessed lights: The versatile lightning option

Features

1. Recessed lights create the effect of lights shining through the ceiling. They are fixed into pre-cut holes and available with options of directional or diffuse.
2. The visible tip of the bulb from the alcove is called the trim, and the whole fixture is called the housing. Wide variety is available in recessed lighting that are perfect for both new construction or remodeling a kitchen, family room, hallway, or bathroom.
3. Complete kits are available that include line or low voltage trims and recessed lighting housings based on if you’re remodeling a home or starting from scratch.
4. The most commonly seen variety is the down light, which is a miniature spotlight that points straight down.

 

Components of recessed lights

Components of recessed lighting that make up this fixture system: Housings, Trims, and Lamps.

First Thing … Housing

First you have to narrow your search according to the requirement. Specifically designed housings will be needed if you’re building a new home or old construction housing. Or replacing a previous light installation or adding to an existing structure. Once you’ve narrowed your search this way, consider these to narrow your options:  

Ceiling Insulation (IC, Non-IC)	1.IC rated housings for insulated ceiling2. Non-IC rated housings for ceiling not insulated.
Air Tight/Energy Efficient	Air-Tight housings are latest trend plus facilitate energy-saving.   Air tight ready fixtures require certain trims or a field-installable gasket kit to cover the holes in the product.
UL/CUL Damp Locations	Best option for showers, kitchens other area that might be exposed to moisture not directly to water. Select items noted as UL or UL/CUL listed for Damp Location
Firebox	When using recessed lighting kits in fire rated ceilings, it is critical to use a Firebox to maintain the integrity of the structure in the unfortunate event of a fire. Fire ratings ceiling mean the amount of time fire takes to pass through these barriers, as well as how much time a building’s occupants have to escape before the structural reliability of the building is jeopardized.

 

 Second Thing …Trim

Trims are only visible part of the fixture. When purchasing, make sure to choose trims that corresponds with your current or new housing that is available in all different colors and styles. There are several types of trims:

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baffles	For narrow focused down light beam minimum glow and reduce brightness.
Reflectors	To maximize light output. Ideal for general, accent, and task applications for both residential and commercial needs.
Down lighting	Projects a cone of straight down light. The cone shapes should overlap for a maximum effect.
Wall Washers	Emphasize vertical surfaces and visually increase the perceived size of a room. Aim wall washers toward pictures, fireplaces, or wall hangings.
Lenses and Diffuses	Ideal for closets, bathrooms, and covered porches to diffuse light and shield the lamp
.Eyeballs and Adjustable	Provide adjustable and directional lighting suitable for accent, task, and wall washing.
Open trims	Economical choice. Create an attractive finished look without compromising the efficiency of the light source.
Decorative trims	Great way to give a room or space a stylish boost. They’re all UL listed for damp locations, and accommodate a number of lamp types.

 Final Factor … Lamp or Bulb

Your housing and trims will specify what type of lamp you will need, but here is a general run down on major ones to consider:

.Incandescent	Standard incandescent bulbs give off a warm glow, and work well with day to day decorative lamps.
Compact Fluorescent	Great for general illumination. They are long life and energy efficient fluorescent lamps.
Low Voltage:	Offer excellent color rendition and beam pattern control. They also offer good precise task lighting with energy savings.
Fluorescent:	Five times as efficient converting electricity as incandescent lamps.

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