How to Lay Out Recessed Lighting

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Determine Your Lighting Application

When planning your recessed lighting layout, the first step is to determine your end goal. Think about the function the light will serve. 

There are four main purposes for lighting:

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• General lighting: Bright, even light pattern that illuminates overall room or area
• Accent and task lighting: Bright, focused light to highlight a single small area
• Wall wash: Emphasizes a wide vertical surface, such as a wall with a fireplace or large wall art
• Specialty lighting: Specific trims, typically for wet locations such as a shower or steam room.

The recessed lighting housing type you need is based on the type of installation you’ll be doing. New construction housing should be used if the ceiling is accessible. If the ceiling is not accessible,  you must use remodel housing. For example, if you have a drop ceiling, you would use remodel housing. Additionally, if the housing will be in direct contact with insulation, you must use IC-rated housing. If you're using non-IC housing, insulation must be at least 3 inches away from all sides of the housing.

Beyond that, the size and recessed lighting trim style of your housing comes down to a matter of preference and the lighting effect you’d like to achieve.

Recessed lighting housing is available in three sizes:

• 6-inch: The most common size, 6-inch recessed lighting housing can be used for all applications.
• 5-inch: This size housing fits more tightly around the bulb. It can be used for all lighting applications.
• 3-inch/4-inch: The smallest sizes of housing are used mainly for small areas.

Recessed lighting trim styles vary.

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• Reflector styles maximize light output.
• Baffle styles minimizes glare. The baffle style is most popular.
• Eyeball styles provide adjustable directional lighting.
• Open styles offer an economical option with an appealing finished look.
• Lens styles diffuse the light and shield the lamp. This style is used for closets, porches and shower lights.