Pot Lightning

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• Pot lights, called “recessed lights”’ in the U.S., are a type of light fixture that is embedded in the ceiling. If you’ve ever seen a room with raised circles around holes in the ceiling, then you’re looking at the trim surrounding a pot light installation.   Pot lights have three main parts: the housing, which is inside or above the ceiling; the trim, which is the visible rim; and the bulb itself.  Pot lights are typically compatible with halogen, fluorescent, and incandescent bulbs, but there are also LED bulbs designed to fit inside a holder. For obvious reasons, pot lights aren’t usable outdoors; indoors, however, they are able to be customized for a variety of lighting needs by changing their size or trim. The pot light installation can be further customized by using different types of trims. For a few examples, consider the glass trim, which gives a sparkling, prism-like effect to the light. Then there are baffle trims, which reduce glare, and adjustable trims that let you aim the light at a specific location perfect for directing attention to a wall hanging or other piece of art you have displayed.