Brighten Any Room With Retrofit Recessed Lighting
Unsure where to start your search for the right Retrofit recessed lighting? Lowe’s can help.
Retrofit Retrofit Recessed Lighting Trim Types
Retrofit Retrofit Recessed lighting fixtures have three main components: the trim, the housing and the bulb. Retrofit Retrofit 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 Retrofit recessed lighting options.
- Baffle Trim: The most common Retrofit recessed lighting trim, ribbed baffle trim has a textured interior that minimizes glare. Bulbs fit inside the fixture so that the Retrofit 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 Retrofit 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 Retrofit Retrofit Recessed Light Buying Guide.
Bulb Types
Retrofit Retrofit 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 Retrofit recessed lights are compatible with screw-in bulbs, while others use pin base bulbs.
For more information to help you choose the Retrofit right bulbs, check out Lowe’s Retrofit Light Bulb Buying Guide.
Save Time, Buy a Kit
One way to simplify the purchase of Retrofit 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 Retrofit 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 Retrofit recessed lighting and recessed lighting accessories that are Retrofit 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 Retrofit recessed lighting yourself, check out our step-by-step instructions on How to Install Retrofit Retrofit Recessed Lighting.