How Can I Make My Recessed Lights More Attractive?

A popular location for recessed lighting is under cabinets.

Recessed lighting is a popular lighting option because it offers efficient lighting that blends into the surroundings of a room. You can find recessed lighting in ceilings in many types of rooms as well as underneath cabinets and shelving. If you want to spruce up your recessed lighting, there are some simple ways in which you can make this type of lighting more attractive.

Instructions

1. Add a dimmer switch so that you can control the brightness of your recessed lighting. Dimming the lights can add ambiance to a room.

2. Replace fluorescent recessed lighting with halogen bulbs, which provide softer light that is more attractive to the eye.

3. Customize the color of the ring that is located around each recessed light. For a bold look, paint the rings a color that contrasts with the ceiling but picks up other colors in the room. For a smooth, polished look, paint the rings neutral colors that are one or two shades different than the surrounding ceiling paint.

4. Keep track lighting clean and bright by regularly polishing the lights with ordinary glass cleaning products.

References

• Ask the Builder: Recessed Lighting Design
• Home Furnish: Recessed Lighting Tips