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Learning how to choose LED recessed lighting starts with understanding the different fixture types, installation options, and applications available. Recessed lighting, also known as downlighting or can lights, is designed to sit flush with the ceiling for a clean, low-profile look. These versatile fixtures can be used in practically any room and are one of the easiest ways to update a residential or commercial space. Today, LED recessed lighting is commonly used in both new construction and LED retrofit applications, with options available for a wide range of ceiling types, layouts, and lighting needs.
As LEDs continue to reign over incandescent and fluorescent options, it helps to know a handful of LED lighting terms so you can compare products properly and pick the right one for a project. Early LED lighting was mostly commercial, but the technology has shifted substantially into residential too. More consumers are making the switch, realizing that a larger upfront investment pays back over time.
