A great way to intensify drama on your bedroom is by installing recessed lighting. Otherwise known as can lights or downlights, these recessed lights are steadily gaining popularity as lighting sources of different rooms in the house. If done right, it can be that missing illumination piece to complete the room’s look.
To help you decide if this lighting is for you, let’s do a rundown of the good and the bad of setting up this invisible lighting for your bedroom.
You can skip the bulky light fixtures if you get these lights up instead. It’s especially fantastic for low ceilings and no part of the bulb is visible creating a clutter-free feel in the room. These lightweight lights are pleasing aesthetically; given that they’re lined out correctly and not spaced tightly in between.
They give a focused set and remarkable dimming effect when strategically placed. Although, you might want to pass up on installing them overhead the bed as you might catch a blinding glare. These hidden lights can give your room that clean crisp-look as long as you keep them balanced.
These lights can give the room excellent light coverage if arrayed correctly. The right size, type of light, and trim kit can make them the perfect room light accent.
On the other side of the dice, installing recessed lights may take more work than the typical light fixtures available in the market as these lights may require more wiring than the standard. That said, you have to make sure you wire them correctly. We all love DIY projects so consider that if you aspire to install them yourself.
Moreover, affixing such lights will require you to punch holes in the ceiling and those holes are deemed permanent. Make certain the layout plan of the lighting is just right before you get the project started. Consequently, incorrect placing may cause the room to appear overly dark or excessively glaring.
In addition, recessed lights may cost higher than typical lighting as they may, at times, cast lights on small areas only, thus, you may need more to cover a small area. These lights are encased in a metal housing and have a light bulb diameter of 3″ to 6″ hidden from view. With varying kinds and types, CostFreak recently reported that the average installation price starts at $100 which includes the bulb.
As mentioned, these lights have a variety of types and bulb options. The difference in the bulb type along with the tiny case opening may also make them challenging to change a bulb.
Another thing to reflect on is the energy leak the installation can bring about. Since holes were punched in the ceiling, it is imperative that you secure safe airtight lights to ensure that the room’s heating or cooling is not affected.
Safety is another concern. It’s a priority to choose safe recessed lighting like the Insulation Contact (IC) rated lighting. An IC rated light will not be a safety risk even if it touches the ceiling insulation too close.
The bedroom is one of the top rooms in the house the recessed lighting can shine in. It’s suitable to have near the changing area or the vanity to lay impressive focus on the areas you want to illuminate. Likewise, it’s wise to place it intentionally around the room, in a single or a double layer, to avoid disarray once you decide to rearrange your bedroom furniture.
It’s true that finding the perfect light to match your bedroom’s aesthetics is meticulous work, so weigh your pros and cons and judge if this is the best lighting that’s meant for you!
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