Pot lights can bring a lot of much needed brightness to your home. But before you even drill a hole, you need to make sure you’re bringing in an electrician to run the wires properly. I’ve been in many homes where the homeowners hired a handyman to install their pot lights. They buy the wrong type of fixtures or run too many on a circuit and they end up with an accident waiting to happen.Įlectricity is something I never mess with on my own. Don’t attempt installing Pot Lights On Your Ownīecause pot lights are being promoted as so easy to install, a lot of DIY enthusiasts or weekend contractors think they can do the job. But when you choose the right light and have them installed professionally, they’re totally safe.īe very sure you are using the correct type of recessed light for your application. Believe me, when the water flows, you don’t want it getting anywhere near your lights. You’ll want to select one that has a good quality trim that will resist not only water but vapour as well. By that, I mean choosing lights that are meant to be used in a wet zone. You can even have them installed above your shower – as long as you get the right kind.

Recessed lighting also makes a lot of sense for the bathroom. I break it down on the article: Ways To Light Your Kitchen. Now, I think there are some great examples of light fixtures over an island that can enhance your kitchen, so this is where your personal style comes into play. Pot lights work great in a kitchen to create some much needed task lighting above countertops where you need to see things a little more clearly.

Photo from Chris Franklin Signature Homes.

Laundry room recessed lighting layout