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For those looking to spruce up a dull home interior, there are several great ways to breathe new life into an old design. Some opt for updated molding; others change out the flooring materials. While these are both great ideas, there is a relatively easy update that can add class and spaciousness to any room — recessed lighting.
Spacious Feel
High ceilings in a home feel quite inviting and luxurious. While this is the case, some homes simply can’t provide high ceilings in every space — especially on the upper floors where space is limited. Unlike protruding or hanging light fixtures, recessed lighting fixtures can make a ceiling feel higher than it is. This is due to a flush look that brings one’s attention to the actual height of the ceiling instead of a protruding light fixture. It’s not actually making the ceiling feel any higher, but it’s certainly not making it feel lower the way a hanging light fixture can.
Energy Efficient Light
For new home construction or remodeling an existing home, recessed lighting can also bring a space into the world of energy efficiency. The reason for this is the size of the light. Many recessed lighting fixtures aim to keep their fixtures shallow for the ease of installation. This shallowness demands the use of smaller lights. Smaller lights, especially of the LED variety, are exponentially more energy efficient than fluorescent and incandescent types. LED lights are also immensely more efficient in terms of heat generation, making them a safer alternative.
Upscale, Luxurious Look
Despite their ease of installation and relatively low cost, recessed lighting still maintains an upscale look. Part of this effect is the lack of a visible light fixture at all. Recessed lighting gives the impression that extra focus on detail was brought to the space and consideration given to the interior design. Another reason for their ambiance of luxury is because they were once not as common in most homes. Fortunately, classy recessed lighting can be yours, even if you’re on a reasonably tight budget.
Complete Light Coverage
Due to their hanging or protruding structure, traditional light fixtures are typically relegated to a central point in a room with the goal illuminating the entire space. Recessed lighting, on the other hand, doesn’t occupy any headspace, which allows for multiple ceiling fixtures to be installed within a single room. Having numerous lights means total room lighting covered without any dark corners.
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