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Recessed lights, also referred to as downlights, pot lights or canister lights, are light fixtures that are installed into hollow openings in the ceiling, wall, staircase and so on. They are a great addition to homes, and can make a room feel bigger, with more depth, highlighting dark corners and awkward spots. Here are some ways to use recessed lights in your home.

Custom-fit recessed lights illuminate this corridor to give a clean, streamlined look. The windows bring in a play of shadows and the recessed lights mirror the effect. This is a great way a material-heavy space can get respite and depth from clever installation of lights.

Recessed lights are installed in the drop or faux ceiling of this bathroom. The lights bring definition to the voluminous space, along with a heightened sense of opulence aided by other accessories.

Sleek recessed lights fit well behind the frameless mirror and set up a sublime mood in this bathroom. The height of the mirror gets further enhanced due to the focused illumination, adding to the sense of volume here.

With recessed lights lined up on both sides, this wooden staircases gets an ethereal glow. It makes the staircase seem like an art installation rather than a mere flight of steps. An added bonus is these lights usually don’t take up any extra space, making them a clever design solution for narrow zones like these.