Once a place to store cars, the original purpose of the garage has transformed from a utilitarian storage space to something that is more like an extension of our homes. Instead of garages, we sometimes call them she sheds or man caves, and some homeowners spend a lot of time and thought on creating a special escape that truly reflects who they are. But did you know that one of the best ways to individualize a space is with lighting? Read on to discover how you can use our recessed light conversion kit to let your personal style shine.
Nothing Enhances a Space Quite Like Good Lighting
Lighting is one of the most overlooked design elements. So, even if you have already repurposed your garage, there’s a good chance the lighting is still exactly the same. However, it’s really easy to update the illumination of your space with a recessed light converter. In fact, if you’re like most people, the hardest part of doing a recessed light conversion will be deciding what type of new light fixture to install. With so many great options that will work well with our recessed light conversion kit, we thought we’d help you out with a few ideas~
Are you hoping to transform a garage that looks like this into your dream man cave or she shed? The Can Converter recessed light conversion kit is just what you need to replace old can lights with stylish new light fixtures!
How to Choose New Fixtures for Your Recessed Light Conversion
The lighting in most garages is pretty basic and probably not very attractive but with our recessed light conversion kit, you’ll find that creating the perfect lighting plan is much easier. Perhaps you’ll convert a recessed light to track lighting to highlight your collection of sports memorabilia. Or maybe you’ll decide to convert a recessed light to pendant lighting that better suits your style. But before you purchase your recessed light converter and start picking out new light fixtures for your space, here are a few important things to consider:
With our revolutionary Can Converter recessed light conversion kit, there’s no hardwiring or demo needed!
What will you be using the space for?
One of the most important things to consider when choosing a light fixture for your recessed light conversion is the function of your space. Think of the difference between the type lighting used in a bar vs. an office space, for example.
If your garage space will be used for crafting or as a workshop, you will want a brighter environment than if your space was primarily going to be used for watching television. Before doing a recessed light conversion, consider how you plan to use your repurposed garage space.
Is it a craft area, a yoga studio, home gym, or a home theater? For rooms that will have more activity or more people, convert your recessed light to a ceiling fan to keep things cooler.
What is Your Lighting Design Style?
When redesigning your garage for its new use, you’ll of course want to inject your own style into the project. So don’t overlook your lighting fixture choices when doing a recessed light conversion. The Can Converter can be used to install nearly any type of light fixture you can imagine!
Do you have a shabby chic vintage vibe? You might want to convert your recessed light to a romantic chandelier. Or maybe modern and minimalist is more your style. You can also use our recessed light conversion kit to install sleek track lighting, flush mount ceiling fixtures, or modern pendant lights. Inspired by the charm of traditional lighting fixtures? Sophisticated and elegant, this is a style that will add richness and warmth to any space. If your space will have a pool table, you might choose a recessed light conversion into a Tiffany style island light.
For those who really love unique forms, curved lines, and the use of shapes and patterns, contemporary lighting designs may suit you best. Consider using a recessed light conversion kit to install an over-sized industrial hanging light or a hand-blown glass globe pendant.
Oversized metal pendant lights are a great choice for an industrial-chic design aesthetic.
Create the Space You Want with a Recessed Light Conversion Kit
Whether you are turning your garage into a relaxing personal retreat or a place to let loose and have fun with friends, lighting is probably one of the last things you might think of. However, it really is crucial to the aesthetic and function of your space as well as your ability to enjoy it. Thankfully, with our recessed light conversion kit, it’s simple and affordable to make a statement with your lighting. A recessed light conversion doesn’t require any demolition or hardwiring and takes just a few hours to complete!
What light fixture will you choose for your garage makeover? Be sure to share before and after photos of your recessed light conversion with us for a chance to win $50 cash!
Looking for lighting fixture inspiration or ideas for she shed or man cave? Check out photos of recessed light conversion in our Before & After gallery, shared by homeowners just like you. See how other weekend warriors and DIYers have used our recessed light conversion kit to transform their recessed lighting into everything from ceiling fans to chandeliers. You can also find loads of helpful ideas and tips for recessed light conversion in our many different lighting design guides.
We love to see how people use our recessed lighting conversion kit, so be sure to enter before and after photos of your next recessed light conversion in our Project of the Month Contest for a chance to win $50 cash!
