downlight
Overhead recessed lamp
A downlight is a light fixture recessed into a ceiling that casts illumination directly downward.
Downlights provide focused, unobtrusive lighting and are common in kitchens, hallways, and commercial spaces: The kitchen has six downlights over the counter.
Also called a recessed light or can light.
Semiconductor that glows
- halogenSalt-producing element group
- bulbRounded storage organ
- housingDwellings or protective covering
- trimRemove unwanted edges
baffle · gimbal · reflector · lens · diffuser · transformer · driver · socket
Room's upper surface
- cutoutShape removed from material
- flushSame suit, five cards
- concealedMade invisible deliberately
- cavityEmpty space within
drywall · plasterboard · gypsum · insulation · plenum · airtight · remodel · shallow
Structural support member
- glowSteady, soft light
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- lumenLight output measure
- candelaLuminous intensity unit
spread · throw · pool · cone · wash · spill · gradient · falloff
One favoring bare essentials
- sleekSmooth and elegant
- contemporaryOf the present age
- architecturalRelating to building design
- designerOne who plans appearances
decorative · discreet · unobtrusive · clean · integrated · seamless · invisible · subtle
Untethered signal transmission
- voice-activatedOperated by spoken commands
- BluetoothShort-range wireless protocol
- ZigbeeWireless IoT standard
- tunableAble to be calibrated
color-changing · programmable · automated · sensor · timer · scene · preset · energy-efficient
LED
Semiconductor that glows
trim · baffle · gimbal · reflector · lens · diffuser · transformer · driver · socket · bezel
ceiling
Room's upper surface
cavity · drywall · plasterboard · gypsum · insulation · plenum · airtight · remodel · shallow · low-profile
beam
Structural support member
- glowSteady, soft light
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- lumenLight output measure
candela · spread · throw · pool · cone · wash · spill · gradient · falloff · hotspot
minimalist
One favoring bare essentials
- sleekSmooth and elegant
- contemporaryOf the present age
- architecturalRelating to building design
designer · decorative · discreet · unobtrusive · clean · integrated · seamless · invisible · subtle · modern
wireless
Untethered signal transmission
- voice-activatedOperated by spoken commands
- BluetoothShort-range wireless protocol
- ZigbeeWireless IoT standard
tunable · color-changing · programmable · automated · sensor · timer · scene · preset · energy-efficient · eco-friendly
- lightinglamp, lamps, bulbs, bulb, lightbulb
- Downdownhill, downstairs, downstream, downwind, downfall
- ceiling lightspendant, flush mount, chandelier, crystal pendant, crystal chandelier
- recessed lights
- stage lightingspotlight, spotlights, Fresnel, followspot, follow spot
downlightuplight
Fixture directing light upward
uplighter · torchiere · indirect lighting · accent light · cove lighting