In short
Recessed linear lighting creates flush lines of light in the ceiling; specify it by length, output, optic, trim type, controls and coordination with the ceiling void.
Recessed linear lighting turns light into architecture. Long, slim profiles sit flush in the ceiling and can run continuously, turn corners and form shapes.
Why designers choose recessed linear
- Clean ceilings with no hanging elements
- Lines that reinforce the room's geometry
- Even, low-glare light for offices and circulation
- Made-to-measure lengths that finish exactly at walls
What to specify
| Item | Questions to answer |
|---|---|
| Length | Standard or made to measure? Continuous runs? |
| Output | Lumens per metre to reach your target lux |
| Optic | Opal, microprismatic or asymmetric |
| Width | 37 mm slim or 80 mm wide |
| Colour | CCT and CRI |
| Controls | DALI, Casambi or switched, plus emergency |
Ranges to consider
Leck Recessed Trim is a slim 37 mm line with illuminated corners. Lopen Recessed Trim is an 80 mm profile with direct or direct-indirect output and Tunable White.
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Start a project →Frequently asked questions
What is recessed linear lighting?
Recessed linear lighting uses long, slim profiles installed flush in the ceiling to create continuous lines of light.
Can recessed linear lighting go around corners?
Yes. Leck offers illuminated corners and a wide selection of corner sections.
