{"id":4188,"date":"2023-08-31T13:21:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T20:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/?p=4188"},"modified":"2023-09-26T09:02:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T16:02:34","slug":"going-beyond-recessed-lighting-can-conversion-kits-and-layers-of-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/going-beyond-recessed-lighting-can-conversion-kits-and-layers-of-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Beyond Recessed Lighting – Can Conversion Kits and Layers of Light"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Recessed lights are a very popular choice amongst designers due to their relative low cost and low profile design. A lot of new or remodeled homes, especially those embracing contemporary or transitional designs, create a ceiling grid of recessed lights to spread illumination throughout a room without taking up too much space. However, this is rarely the best option to light up a room. With recessed lighting, there is no drama or layers of light, and the light is either funneled downwards or ambient. The alternative approach is something we call Layers of Light, and combines different light sources with different brightness levels to create a striking and comfortable living space.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A transitional room scene with great Layers of Light<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Layers of Light is accomplished by combining different lighting sources, including recessed lighting. The core idea is that lighting should come from multiple sources, and these sources should serve different purposes. However, if your home already comes with a recessed lighting grid, a great way to start layering your light is to convert those recessed lights into something else. Can conversion kits are available which will allow you convert<\/a> some of these recessed lights into ceiling lights, or even pendant lights. You can also update some of the recessed lights with Alzak cans to reduce glare<\/a>, and with adjustable gimbals to direct light to specific places in your room<\/a>. Bouncing light off walls, architectural details, or kitchen cabinets and counters totally changes the look and feel of a room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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