When it comes to lighting up your home, recessed lighting is a fantastic option! It doesn’t take up space and offers a variety of styles. One of the big choices you’ll face is deciding between can and canless fixtures. We’ve done the research to help you pick the best fit for your home. As the […]

Many people have recessed can lights, sometimes called pot lights, in their home. They have been around since the 1950's and are loved for their ability to provide light while staying somewhat inconspicuous. There are some drawbacks though - they require room in the ceiling (which is not always available) and they are notorious for leaking air (which is not good for energy efficiency). Luckily, there is now a better alternative to recessed can lights.

Lighting can transform any space, and the right choice can significantly enhance the aesthetics and functionality of your home. One popular and versatile option is can lighting, also known as recessed lighting. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore how to use a can light calculator, the best can lighting options for various spaces in your home, including kitchens, vaulted ceilings, drop ceilings, and bathrooms

Craft a masterpiece of light in your home with our comprehensive guide: 'How Many Recessed Lights Do I Need?' Immerse yourself in the versatility of recessed lighting, uncovering the perfect placements for can lights in the kitchen and creative ideas for puck lights in the living room. Let our expert advice on recessed lighting placement and layouts transform your spaces. Illuminate with grace and radiance! 🌟💖

Sharing our favorite recessed lighting options plus some alternative flush mount and semi-flush mount options if recessed isn't for you.

Can light replacements, recess lighting replacements, mini lights, mini flush mounts

How to Install Recessed Lighting. Add can lights to your house with this easy tutorial.

Did you know there are retrofit LED light fixtures that install into can? I'll share how to Add Energy Efficient LED Fixtures in Recessed Can Lights

Convert A Recessed Light To A Pendant Light

above: a Photoshop mockup of our Big Room with mini flush mountsI've long struggled with how to address the ceiling in our Big Room (what we call the open concept room that houses the kitchen, dining, and one of our living areas). Meaning I've always wanted to do something. Before we moved in, I was dead set on planking the whole ceiling. And truthfully, it's still a possibility but there are some real challenges to doing pretty much anything: a structural column & a beam that extends into…