If you’ve ever been on someone’s deck and noticed a very soft light that was so unobtrusive you barely noticed the source, you may have already experienced recessed deck lighting. This is becoming the most popular way to light a deck area for many reasons, including ease of self-installation.

Recessed lighting are deck fixtures that are installed into the deck or patio surface, including railings or stairs. The lights are flush with the surface and come in two different varieties, rectangular or disc-shaped.

The type you choose will depend on the effect you want to create. Rectangular lights create brighter, more direct lighting. Disco lights create a small beam of light and are much more subtle.

Since the luminaires are made from such a durable material, there is no risk of damaging them with daily use. You could even drive your car over the light and no damage would occur.

Recessed deck lighting is available with all the power sources you’d expect from other options. You can get low voltage, normal voltage, or even solar powered built-in options. Whichever option you choose will come in a kit that is extremely easy to install. Recessed lighting can serve two essential purposes for your deck and patio area. It will first provide security by lighting the stairs and the perimeter of the deck. This will allow you to have the safest possible cover for you and your guests.

Recessed lighting can also create a very special and beautiful ambience and give the deck a much more relaxed feel that is missing from more direct lighting. You can choose a combination of recessed and wall mounted lights, but just using one or the other will work just as well.

Another idea is to use recessed lights to give your deck an extra special look by placing the lights between the railing posts on the deck. The shadows and light that will be cast from this unusual location will create a fantastic place for entertaining. While there are many places you can use deck lighting, it’s also important to consider the type of lights you choose. The most optimal type of deck lighting incorporates LED lights due to its small size, cost advantage and many other benefits. Solar lights are also a good option for this type of application.