Recessed Lighting Trim

What does recessed lighting offer a homeowner?

Recessed lighting offers a smooth, sleek look in any home. It is very versatile and has the ability to be positioned to highlight the best parts of a residence. It is not difficult to install and is virtually unnoticeable until turned on. Recessed lighting is the right light to work, play, cook, dine, and entertain by.

Why use low voltage recessed lighting in your home?

In today’s economic climate, everyone is looking for ways to save money. Using low voltage lighting is one way to do that. Regular “line” voltage lighting uses around 110 to 120 volts per bulb. Low voltage lighting uses approximately a tenth of a line voltage bulbs voltage through a step-down transformer. This makes low voltage recessed lighting more energy efficient and translates into lower electric bills as well as global impact. That means more of your hard-earned money that you get to keep and perhaps best of all leaving the world a bit cleaner.

Where should recessed lighting be used?

Low voltage recessed lighting is ideal to illuminate any decor you wish to be a focal point. Recessed lighting will give life to your artwork, accentuate bookcases or draperies or even dramatize your dining area. Though recessed lighting is commonly used in vaulted ceilings, it is also effective at making small rooms or spaces appear larger. Low voltage recessed lighting in a long hallway can make it safer by illuminating it more fully. In addition, placing recessed lights along a wall and washing it in light will give the appearance of additional room. It can offer focused lighting when placed under kitchen cabinets by flooding the countertops with light. Workshop workbenches, home offices, or sitting rooms can also benefit from properly directed recess lighting.

Important information when using low voltage recessed lighting.

Recessed lighting while versatile can be overused. Fixtures should not be placed to closely together; generally, you should allow 4 to 6 feet between fixtures depending on the fixture size. It is important to direct low voltage recessed lighting properly when using it as reading or task lighting to avoid your head or shoulders getting in the way of the light. Low voltage halogen lights, while brighter and longer lasting than incandescent bulbs, require low voltage housings and the use of a transformer. Many regions require that recessed light fixtures be rated and labeled as “Air Tight” lights. This is another great benefit that can save money on your electrical bill by lowering heating and air conditioning expenses. It does this by eliminating the escaping heat or conditioned air that normally is released through a non-Air Tight fixture.