Subtle & Effective Lighting For Every Inch Of Your Raleigh Home
Recessed lighting, also known as recessed cans, can light, or high hats, is the most widely recognized type of lighting found in living arrangements today. Recessed lights come in a variety of sizes and colors that adapt to almost any room or décor. Dawson's Electric & Air can help you choose lights that will perfectly match your home, bringing a touch of personality to your space.
Interested in adding some recessed lighting to your home? Let us know! Send us a message online or call 919-887-8284 today!
Enjoy The Many Benefits Of Our Recessed Lighting
Recessed lighting arranged by a professional can embellish other lighting (for example – pendants, chandeliers, sconces, and candles) to enhance and add value to your home and living space. We can even update and freshen up the look of your existing recessed lighting by installing a clean, more modern LED trim.
Recessed lighting conveys numerous benefits to your home, including:
- Clean, Modern Aesthetic: Recessed lights sit flush with your ceiling, creating a sleek, uncluttered look that complements any décor style without competing for attention or taking up visual space.
- Versatile Task & Ambient Lighting: Whether you need focused light for cooking, reading, or working, or soft ambient lighting for relaxing, recessed fixtures can be positioned and dimmed to suit any purpose.
- Increased Home Value: Modern lighting upgrades appeal to buyers. Recessed lighting throughout your home signals quality updates and makes spaces feel brighter, larger, and more inviting during showings.
- Energy Efficiency & Longevity: LED recessed lights use a fraction of the energy traditional bulbs require and last for years without replacement, saving you money on both electricity and maintenance.
- Highlight Architectural Features: Strategically placed recessed lights draw attention to artwork, accent walls, built-in shelving, or architectural details, adding depth and dimension that make your home feel more polished.
Want to add some recessed lighting to your home? Call us at 919-887-8284 today to get started!
Recessed Lighting FAQs
There's no difference—they're the same thing. "Can lights" refers to the canister-shaped housing that gets installed in your ceiling, while "recessed lights" describes how they sit flush with the ceiling surface. You might also hear them called pot lights or downlights, but they all refer to the same type of fixture.
Modern LED recessed lights typically last 25,000 to 50,000 hours, which translates to roughly 15-25 years with normal use. That's significantly longer than traditional incandescent or halogen bulbs. The exact lifespan depends on the quality of the fixture and how often you use it, but you can count on LED recessed lighting to serve your home reliably for many years.
Yes, you should always hire a licensed electrician for recessed lighting installation. The work involves running electrical wiring through your ceiling, cutting into drywall, and ensuring everything meets local building codes. Our team handles the entire process safely and efficiently, so you get professional results without the headaches of a DIY project gone wrong.
The cost varies based on how many fixtures you're installing, whether new wiring is needed, and your ceiling type. We provide upfront, flat-rate pricing during your consultation, so you'll know exactly what to expect before we start work. Give us a call to discuss your project, and we'll walk you through the options that fit your budget.
When You Want Expert Results, Choose Dawson's Electric & Air
We are recessed lighting specialists who come equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to add these lights in your home, and in most cases, without any damage to your existing ceiling. Our technicians will use care in your home by wearing shoe covers, laying out drop cloths to protect your floors and furniture, and we clean up our mess as if we were never there. If we need to drill additional holes or cut drywall to do our work, we will never do so without your permission. To schedule your installation, send us a message online or call 919-887-8284 today!
