Recessed Lighting (176 items found)

There are many ways to illuminate a room, from the simplicity of lamps and traditional ceiling fixtures to the eye-catching impact of focal point chandeliers and pendants. But one of the most stylish and modern ways of lighting up a room is to install recessed lighting into the ceiling, making a striking contemporary decor statement while providing controllable illumination.

Can or Canless Recessed Lighting? 

Recessed LED lighting is available in two main formats: can and canless designs. 

• Can recessed lighting: The most common of the two, can lights feature individual lights that are housed in cylindrical containers. Each unit is installed with the bulb flush to the ceiling. Recessed can lights take up very little space and offer an unobtrusive way of lighting larger rooms, where multiple hanging fixtures might look cluttered.
• Canless recessed lighting: A slightly different option, canless lights are made up of a flat disc containing multiple LED bulbs in a single, more powerful unit. This low-profile format makes canless lighting a good option for supplying a room's primary illumination. It provides function without dominating the space, but can also be paired with a more striking pendant or chandelier as the room's impact lighting.

Recessed Lighting Materials and Finishes 

Both can lights and canless lighting fixtures are available in a range of materials and finishes to help them enhance the room's existing decor. The most straightforward and understated material is aluminum, which combines durability with a clean look for modern decor themes. White plastic or metal housings can be used to help the lights blend into a pale-colored ceiling, while other popular choices include:

• Nickel to match up with door handles and other hardware in the same metal
• Chrome for a sleekly shiny look that's great for kitchens or bathrooms
• Bronze for a more antique take on this most modern of lighting forms

How and Where to Use Recessed LED Lighting

LED recessed lights are an economical and effective way of illuminating a full room, with the number of individual lights deciding the overall lighting strength and the ceiling height influencing how soft and diffuse the light levels are. But in addition to illuminating a full room, they can offer a few more benefits, including as spot lighting and wall washing. 

• Spotlighting: Recessed lights can also be used for accent or spot lighting, highlighting a room's main feature such as a fireplace or piece of wall art. In these cases, many people choose to install the lights pointing at an angle rather than straight down, with a slight slant providing good illumination with as little glare as possible.
• Wall washing: Angled recessed lighting can also be used in a decor technique known as wall washing. For this lighting style, the individual lights are pointed toward a wall rather than straight into the room's main space, with the reflected light giving a softer and more ambient feel than direct, downward-pointing lights.

Shop Recessed Ceiling Lights at Ace Hardware

Whether you're revamping your home decor or upgrading your home's electrical system, recessed LED lighting makes a stylish and reliable choice that also brings the benefits of lower energy bills. To find your ideal recessed lighting solution, browse our range above featuring brands like FEIT, Globe Electric and Halo. Then, order online for fast home shipping or free in-store collection at your local Ace Hardware store.