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erikfhelin

Question About Recessed Lighting

Need Design Advise

Hello! I do not know anything, so forgive this question. This is for a bathroom remodel. In the middle of the room we're going to put in a recessed light. What I would like to do is have a recessed lighting fixture that I use with an exposed, unadorned decorative light bulb (like this https://www.acehardware.com/departments/lighting-and-electrical/light-bulbs/led-bulbs/3017599)

The theory is it will add lighting and fit the aesthetic we're going for in the room (modern LED recessed lighting doesn't really fit the vibe) without fighting with the more decorative sconces we're using. It also would give us the option to swap out the bulb with some other decorative bulb as we encounter them.

What type of housing should I be looking for? Again, apologies. I am trying to talk this through with our contractor and I don't have the terminology or I'm not explaining it well enough. Any input would be helpful!

Posted Mar 5, 2026, 7:52 PM UTC

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