Brighten Any Room With Eyeball Recessed Lighting
Unsure where to start your search for the right Eyeball recessed lighting? Lowe’s can help.
Recessed Lighting Trim Types
Recessed lighting fixtures have three main components: the trim, the housing and the bulb. Recessed light trim fits inside the housing and extends to form the outer ring that’s visible on the ceiling.
Different trim types offer different aesthetics, including modern recessed lighting options.
- Baffle Trim: The most common recessed lighting trim, ribbed baffle trim has a textured interior that minimizes glare. Bulbs fit inside the fixture so that the light is inset, not flush with the ceiling.
- Reflector Trim: Made with a mirrored surface, this trim boosts illumination. Bulbs are inset, as they are with baffle trim.
- Open Trim: This trim features bulbs that are flush or nearly flush with the ceiling.
- Shower Trim: Bulbs with tempered glass lenses make these lights suitable for wet spaces, such as showers and bathrooms.
To learn more about all trim types and to see photos of each one, read our Recessed Light Buying Guide.
Bulb Types
Recessed lighting commonly uses halogen and LED bulbs. LED bulbs are an especially long-lasting and energy-efficient option, meaning they can help to lower energy costs. These bulbs are also cool to the touch — which can make them safer and easier to replace. Some Eyeball recessed lights are compatible with screw-in bulbs, while others use pin base bulbs.
For more information to help you choose the Eyeball right bulbs, check out Lowe’s Eyeball Light Bulb Buying Guide.
Save Time, Buy a Kit
One way to simplify the purchase of Eyeball recessed lighting is to buy a light kit. Kits include both the housing and trim in one package and come in many sizes and types. Line-voltage kits, for example, are standard light kits that run on household current. Low-voltage kits utilize a transformer to reduce household voltage. They’re more expensive to purchase but can reduce energy costs.
After you choose the Eyeball recessed lighting and recessed lighting accessories that are Eyeball right for your home, it’s time for installation. Many homeowners opt to hire an electrician to do the job. But if you want to learn how to install Eyeball recessed lighting yourself, check out our step-by-step instructions on How to Install Eyeball Recessed Lighting.