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Recessed lighting is a traditional and timeless way to approach enhancing and supplementing the light within large and small living spaces alike. Here we will provide a few recessed lighting ideas to show you what this type of feature might look like in your home.
Recessed lighting is a great option for those who want to focus on supplementing the main light fixtures in their homes because they are relatively inconspicuous when they’re not in use and they work with just about every style and every ceiling type. You can install them in recessed ceilings, vaulted ceilings, A-frames, low ceilings, and even exposed beams and shelving. They are small enough to position in between pendant lights or chandeliers too, which is why they work wonderfully as a supplemental lighting option. You have an array of sizes to pick from too. Smaller recessed lights would look stunning as a border in a TV room ceiling, or a shelving unit, while larger ones would make a big impact in a pitched ceiling where you need plenty of light.
Check out how these designers got creative with their recessed lighting. Take note of how they coordinated them with alternative light sources as well so you can gather ideas on how to do the same in your home.
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Make a living space with low ceilings more open with white ceilings, and add exposed wood beams, recessed lights, a wagon wheel chandelier, and white wall paint surrounding the room. This living room displays built-in shelves framing a stone fireplace with white shiplap backing and black lower cabinets.
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A farmhouse living room with low ceilings is lit up with a set of recessed lights installed in front of the bay window over the white sofa. Add a wooden farmhouse candelabra chandelier over the ottoman and a wooden table lamp to the glass end table for added lighting.
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Give your closet space a modern high-end finish with the addition of recessed under-shelf lighting. This closet includes a set of black storage cubes repurposed as dresser cubbies, a galvanized letter wall hanging, and geometric black and white picket accent wallpaper.
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A set of rustic black metal farmhouse pendant lights are placed over a white kitchen island with speckled white quartz counters. Use an industrial candelabra chandelier over the dining table across the room to match the pendant lights and supplement the linear assortment of recessed lights within the ceiling.
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A set of antique gold pendant lights add a bright pop of color and added light to a farmhouse kitchen with recessed ceiling lights and custom white cabinetry. Use black paint on the cabinets of the island to balance the light and dark colors within the space.
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A glamorous gold accented two-tier wagon wheel chandelier is suspended from the center of a wood-paneled lodge ceiling with exposed trusses and beams. Add recessed lighting over the main living space to provide additional light in the evening to provide relief from the dark wood.
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Pair a large farmhouse pendant light with a set of recessed can light fixtures in the recessed ceiling of a dining room. Use white wall paint and neutral upholstered chairs with the white-washed wood dining table. A fir table garland and modern black candlesticks make the scene cozy and inviting.
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A pair of glass farmhouse kitchen island pendant lights with wooden accents match the rattan woven bar stools lined up along the white marble counter. Add recessed lighting to the white ceilings for supplemental lighting to reflect light off of the white cabinetry.
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Update a set of built-in bookshelves with modern black paint along the frame and ashy wooden shelves with recessed underlighting installed to display the decor along the shelves. Use indoor plants, modern black figurines, nesting boxes, and books to balance decor along the shelves.
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A taupe kitchen ceiling with exposed white beams uses recessed lights to brighten the spaces in between the beams and supplement the two retro gold pendant lights installed above the white marble kitchen island countertop. Provide relief from the bright white cabinetry and walls with a dark stained island.
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A white kitchen ceiling is brightly lit with an abundance of recessed lights and a pair of modern farmhouse island pendant lights. The balanced look of the white upper cabinetry and the warmer-toned natural cabinetry below looks great with the marble counters and black hardware.
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A boho rattan dining room pendant light is paired with supplemental recessed lighting in a white ceiling and frosted glass kitchen island lights. The mix of lighting enhances the brightness of this monochromatic space with black counters and leather dining chairs.
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For added lighting in a built-in reading nook set beside a French paneled window, use recessed lights in the ceiling. You can also paint the nook white to reflect the light and make the space feel larger. Finish the design with cozy matching farmhouse throw pillows and an upholstered cushion.
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A TV room with a cozy brown sectional sofa is completed with an installment of recessed lighting and surround sound speakers running through the center and sides of the white ceiling. Add a neutral farmhouse rug and ashy-toned media furniture to coordinate with the white shiplap media accent wall.
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Abundant recessed lighting casts warm light down from a white vaulted ceiling to warm beige tile flooring in this updated master bathroom. The freestanding white bathtub, upholstered chair, and white vessel sinks over the vanities give the room a luxurious farmhouse feel.
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Add recessed can lights to a bright white modern bathroom with high-end wall tiles and a floating white vanity to add ample light and make the space inviting. Use a neutral farmhouse bath mat to cozy up the room and bring in a eucalyptus arrangement for a spa-like feel.
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Brighten a small bedroom using an abundance of recessed lighting within white ceilings to reflect light off of the neutral beige walls and farmhouse-inspired ruffled white bedding. To balance out the bright colors, use a trellising farmhouse area rug with grey tones to match the gray vintage throw pillows.
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A modern open-concept living area and kitchen are brightened with crisp white ceilings, recessed lighting, and neutral lounge furniture. Add a bit of warmth to the space with naturally exposed wood ceiling beams to match the wood floors. Add a farmhouse island pendant light for supplemental lighting.
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A gold accented drum pendant light is centered along a pair of crossing exposed beams on a white wood paneled ceiling. Add an entry door with large windows for natural lighting along with recessed ceiling lights to easily brighten this entryway.
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A cozy farmhouse kitchen with a gray and white color scheme is strategically lit with recessed ceiling lights and a vintage candelabra chandelier installed over the antique dining table. Paint the cabinetry in a small space like this white to enhance the brightness and enlarge the room.
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The industrial metal bar stools and pendant lights in this kitchen are accompanied by linear recessed lights within the white ceilings. Use white cabinetry, counters, and backsplash to make this open space feel even larger. The wood accents coordinate nicely with the wood floors.
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A black and white coffered ceiling with recessed lighting is displayed above a modern white fireplace with black trim and matching black cabinets on each side. Wooden floating shelves hang above the cabinets and silver hardware adorns the cabinets.
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A white shiplap ceiling containing recessed lighting leads into a modern farmhouse hallway with white cabinetry and brass hardware. Add similar lighting to the bottom of the built-in shelving units to display a variety of decor.
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Black pendant farmhouse lights compliment the recessed lighting within the ceilings of this cozy kitchen. Brighten the space, even more, using white cabinetry and glass paneled cabinet doors along with white brick backsplash. Use a range hood with a wood casing to match the wood flooring.
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Three white glass farmhouse pendant lights are strung up along the ceiling over the center of a white quartz kitchen island with blue-painted cabinetry. Position the pendant lights in between the recessed lighting to provide ample evening light in an open-concept space like this one.
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Use modern clear glass farmhouse pendant lights over an all-white kitchen island countertop to supplement the recessed ceiling lights in an open kitchen. Provide some relief from the bright white cabinetry with a wood-paneled range hood cover and natural wood floors.
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An industrial wagon wheel chandelier is centered over a modern farmhouse living area with neutral white and natural wood accented furniture. Add a set of pendant lights over the kitchen island and recessed kitchen lighting to provide ample light within this open-concept space.
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Add a bold industrial wagon wheel chandelier to a vaulted A-frame ceiling with supplemental recessed lights. The French doors and transom windows allow even more natural light to flood into this neutral farmhouse living area with warm wood floors and a neutral French country area rug.
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A wood-paneled living room ceiling with exposed beams hangs above a large beige sofa with a brown and white fur throw. A modern gray coffee table embellishes the space in front of the sofa accessorized by a long tray with small accents. Stacked vintage trunks sit beside the sofa and display a white horse bust. Framed posters hang in a line on the shiplap wall and a large tree stands in the corner near beige curtains and double doors. A copper pendant light hangs from the ceiling with recessed lighting in the dining room, and a large wooden bookcase stands nearby holding potted plants, a row of books, baskets, wooden bowls, and other small rustic decor.
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A stylish glass pendant light hangs over a farmhouse dining set with white-painted chairs and a natural wood tabletop. The wood flooring in this space adds plenty of warmth to balance out the bright white shiplap wall paneling. Use recessed ceiling lights to enhance the room’s bright appearance.
