recessed lights

Flush-mounted ceiling fixtures

Recessed lights are light fixtures installed into a ceiling or wall so they sit flush with the surface rather than protruding.

The housing is hidden in the cavity above, with only the trim and bulb visible from below.

Also called can lights or downlights, they provide clean, unobtrusive illumination: We installed recessed lights throughout the kitchen.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G