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A lit Libra square trimless recessed downlight centered in a ceiling, warm low-glare beam

Buying Guide · 7 min

Interior Designers: Let's Talk Recessed Downlights

A cheap downlight and a spec-grade one look alike in the box. For designers speccing recessed lighting: where they differ and why your client...

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Two recessed downlights lit in the ceiling of a warm living room above framed botanical art

Buying Guide · 7 min

How to Choose Recessed Lighting

Downlights, can lights, and pot lights are one fixture. How to choose the trim, shape, size, color temperature, and a low-glare setup, plus how...

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