Recessed Light

Recessed light fixtures sit flush within your ceiling, creating a clean, streamlined look while delivering focused or ambient illumination throughout any room. Whether you're upgrading a kitchen, brightening a hallway, or adding layered lighting to your living space, these versatile fixtures offer endless design possibilities. Angi connects you with local pros who can help with installation, plus guides and cost insights to plan your project.

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Haley Nothstein  •  Apr 9, 2026
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Hannah Rail  •  Apr 8, 2026
How To Install Canless Recessed Lighting and Brighten Your Space
Great lighting can add ambiance to your decor. Learn how to install canless recessed lighting in a few simple steps with our complete guide.
Alannah Koene  •  Apr 6, 2026
Where To Place Recessed Lighting in the Living Room for the Best Look and Feel
The right layout for lighting is integral to a well-lit living space. Use these tips to help determine where to place recessed lighting in your living room.
Haley Nothstein  •  Apr 6, 2026
Can vs. Canless Recessed Lighting: What’s the Best Choice for Your Home?
Choosing the best recessed lighting for your home depends on a variety of factors. This guide explores if canned vs. canless recessed lighting is right for you.
Chris Middleton  •  Apr 6, 2026
Who to Hire to Install Recessed Lighting
Installing recessed lighting can be a difficult task, so it’s important to hire the right professional to do the job.
Alannah Koene  •  Apr 5, 2026
How To Change From Recessed Lighting to a Chandelier
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Common Recessed Light Service Questions

While it’s a simple DIY project to remove recessed light fittings, it does require a couple of hours of your time and a handful of tools. Start by shutting off the power to the fixture. Remove the old bulb, light trim, and the light housing. Once you locate the wires (which are likely hanging down by now), you can disconnect them. Next, terminate the wires with plastic wire nuts and tuck them into the old-work box back into the ceiling. Install a cover plate, reconnect power, and paint over the blank cover plate for a finished look.

Can lights and recessed lights (and wafer lights vs. can lights) are often referred to interchangeably, but they have some key distinctions. Can lights represent the overall category and generally have a cylindrical or square housing with an open top. Recessed lights are usually a type of can lights that are set into a ceiling or wall, resulting in a flush appearance.

It costs about $100 to $600 per light to install canless recessed lighting. The most expensive part of the recessed lighting installation costs is the labor. Canned recessed lighting can take 30 to 40 minutes longer per light than canless because of the housing installation. If you choose canless integrated lighting with the lightbulb permanently installed into the fixture, you can save even more money by not having to replace bulbs.  

When it comes to installing recessed lights in your kitchen, place them over areas where you perform specific tasks. This includes over the countertops, sink, and dishwasher to provide illumination when you’re working in these areas. Make sure to space them 12 inches apart from each other and up to 18 inches away from the cabinets.

There aren't any hard and fast rules about how far recessed lights should be from the wall. It depends on your needs for the lighting. For instance, if you want to highlight a specific piece of art on the wall, you'll want to install lighting close to it. But if you want to illuminate an entire room, you might want your lighting farther from the wall.

A general guideline of one-and-a-half to three feet from the wall is a good place to start, but in the end, you want to make sure the lighting meets your unique needs.