1.) How do I know what size decorative recessed light trim to buy to fit the existing recessed lights in my home?
This the most important question. We make 9 different sizes. A decorative recessed light trim to fit every type of recessed light source; LED retrofit, LED wafer thin downlights and lightbulbs, incandescent or LED.
The key issue now is the light source. Incandescent light bulbs or LED bulbs? Have you recently converted to LED Retrofits? If you are in the process of building a new home, restoring an old home or a large renovation project, you may be thinking about using LED Wafer Thin downlights.
- Incandescent bulbs/LED bulbs
- If your baffle has a removal rim, measure the outside of the baffle without the rim. If the rim around the baffle is fixed, measure the outside of the baffle rim. That tells you what size lighting medallion to order
- LED Retrofit
- A Combination of an LED Light and a baffle with a fixed rim all in one piece
- Measure the outside of the rim... The typical outside diameter measurements of LED Retrofits are 5”, 6-3/4”, 7-1/4” , 7-1/2” and 7-3/4”.
- LED Wafer Thin & Downlights
- No canister required
- Typically range in size from 4”, 5” 6”, 6-3/4”, 7-1/4”, 7-1/2” and 7-3/4” diameter -this corresponds to the lighting medallion you want to order
I'd like to install recessed lights... What size is best for lighting different areas in my home?
- Typical sizes : 3", 4", 5", 6" and some variations like 2-3/4” and 6-3/4”
- The larger 6” and 5” lights have about 1,000 lumens of light and are suited for 8′ to 12′ ceilings. They are also for rooms that require good task lighting; like kitchens, bathrooms, libraries, bedrooms, home office, utility rooms and garages.
- Smaller rooms such as powder rooms, hallways and closets are all areas where 4” recessed lights with about 650 lumens are enough to light the space.
- The smaller 3” recessed lights have about 525 lumens and are best used under cabinets and as shelving accent lights.
What finishes options are available for LED Retrofits and Wafer thin Downlights?
- All LED Retrofits have a large rim around the actual LED light source. Most all LED Retrofits are white, because most ceilings are white. ** This will be visible - our decorative medallions fit around the rim**
- Some LED Light Manufacturers sell retrofits with Bronze, Nickel and Black finish options such as Nicor and Lithonia.
- Beaux-Arts Classic Products has the following finishes that work with Bronze ( Rubbed Bronze, Dark Bronze, Antique Cherry) Nickel ( Nickel, Pewter ) Black ( Black, Nickel, Pewter, Antique Brass, Antique Cherry, Aged Copper).