What is a recessed light?
A recessed light is a light fixture recessed into the ceiling that usually concentrates the light in a downward direction. It is often a relatively unobtrusive light fixture that is made up of three main components – a housing that rests above the ceiling, a trim which can be seen at the ceiling opening, and a light source (light bulb) that is recessed and is often difficult to see unless one looks straight up into the fixture.