Recessed Lighting
Cylindrical light fixtures installed flush into a ceiling, typically using LED retrofit modules for general or task lighting.
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Recessed Lighting: Cylindrical light fixtures installed flush into a ceiling, typically using LED retrofit modules for general or task lighting. Typical cost: $25–$60 per fixture; $150–$300 installed per light..
Why it matters
Modern LED canless recessed lights install in minutes, cost a third of traditional cans, and are insulation-contact (IC) rated by default.
Typical cost
$25–$60 per fixture; $150–$300 installed per light.
Pros
- • Clean ceiling line
- • Excellent task lighting
- • LED versions last 25,000+ hours
Cons
- • Hard to relocate after install
- • Older non-IC cans cause attic heat loss
Common uses
- • Kitchens, living rooms, finished basements
Alternatives
Track lightingSurface-mount LED disks
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- How many recessed lights for a kitchen?
- Rule of thumb: 1 per 25–35 sq ft of ceiling, on a dimmer.
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