How can I reduce the amount of light from a recessed downlight?
There are at least 4 solutions. (1) You can use a lower wattage lamp (light bulb) in the downlight. (2) You can use a higher voltage lamp in the downlight (130 volts instead of 120 volts). This will reduce the amount of light to about 80% of what it was. (3) If you are now using a PAR halogen lamp, you can switch to a PAR halogen lamp with a frosted front. (4) You can use a dimmer to control the brightness. The use of a dimmer, of course, gives you the greatest flexibility with your lighting scheme.
