Recessed Downlights
Recessed lighting is one of the most stylish and functional updates you can add to a commercial space. Designed to sit flush against the ceiling, recessed lighting – often referred to as downlight or LED can lights – has become the leading choice in architectural lighting. Downlight is increasingly popular for both new construction and retrofit projects because it delivers a sleek, unobtrusive appearance. Plus, choosing LED recessed lights ensures not only a polished look but also energy efficiency and longer-lasting performance compared to standard bulbs.
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| Family |  FDLA series |  FDLS series |  FDLR series |
| Positioning | Economy | Versatile / High-performance | Premium / Specialty Accent |
| Lumen Range | 500 – 3,200 lm | 800 – 6,500 lm | 1,500 – 6,800 lm |
| Aperture Sizes | 4", 6", 8", 10" | 4", 6", 8", 10" | 6", 8", 10" |
| Color Selectable | All models | All models | Selected models |
| Power Selectable | All models | All models | All models |
| Trim Options | White only | White, Haze, Rosé finishes Round/Square Standard/Wall Wash | Haze finish only Deep regressed reflector |
| Reflector Style | Shallow | Shallow | Deep regressed |
| Design Focus | Simple & budget-friendly | Flexible & design-oriented | Focused, glare-controlled accent lighting |
| Application | Budget-conscious general lighting in commercial offices, corridors, and other areas. | Versatile commercial spaces such as lobbies, conference rooms, retail stores, and restaurants | Accent lighting, high-ceiling features, galleries, or upscale architectural environments |
| Consideration | Affordable, simple white trim with essential lumen range and full adjustability | Wide trim/reflector options and higher lumen range offer flexibility for aesthetics and function | Deep regressed reflector minimizes glare and delivers a dramatic, focused light output |
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Recessed downlighting is a key component of any well-lit environment. It offers ambient and task lighting, draws attention to architectural details, and highlights artwork or textured surfaces. Known variously as recessed lighting, LED can lights, or simply downlight, this type of fixture provides a multi-functional, visually appealing solution that complements a broad range of design styles. It’s no wonder recessed lights are the most widely used form of architectural lighting in commercial settings today.
With recessed lighting, you can achieve numerous lighting effects—from soft ambient illumination to focused task lighting, dramatic accent lighting, and wall-washing techniques—all suitable for diverse indoor and outdoor applications. Whether you want to illuminate an entire space, emphasize specific features, enhance textured surfaces, or direct functional downlight to a targeted area, recessed fixtures offer unmatched versatility. By opting for LED can lights, you also enjoy the advantages of energy efficiency, longer lamp life, and reduced maintenance needs.
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