Wafer lights, also known as slim LED recessed lights, have become increasingly popular in new residential homes due to their slim and low-profile design that allows them to blend seamlessly into ceilings and walls.

These lights are typically made with LED light sources, making them energy-efficient and long-lasting. They are also easy to install and can be wired directly into the electrical system of a home. We started using wafer light solutions in our new homes about three years ago and all our customers have loved them. They have advantages in areas like adjustable color temperatures, flexibility of location (they fit almost anywhere compared to traditional can lights), you can use 6 inch and 4 inch sizes, they are dimmable, and they work in wet areas either outside or in a shower.

COLOR
One of the key advantages of wafer lights is their ability to offer different color temperatures. Color temperature is measured in Kelvin (K) and refers to the warmth or coolness of a light source. Lower Kelvin temperatures produce warm, yellowish light, while higher Kelvin temperatures produce cool, bluish light.

Wafer lights can be set to different color temperatures to create the desired ambiance for a room. For example, a warmer color temperature of around 2700K can create a cozy and intimate atmosphere in a bedroom, while a cooler color temperature of around 4000K may be more suitable for a kitchen or workspace where brighter and more stimulating light is needed.

Some wafer lights are designed to be dimmable, allowing homeowners to adjust the brightness and color temperature to their liking. This gives greater control over the amount of light in a room and can be useful for creating different moods or for adjusting to different activities throughout the day.

SIZES
Wafer lights come in different sizes, including 6 in and 4 in, allowing homeowners to choose the size that best suits their needs and preferences. The larger 6 in wafer lights provide more light output and are ideal for larger rooms or areas that require more light, while the smaller 4 in wafer lights are better suited for smaller rooms or areas where a more focused light is needed.

OUTDOOR AND INDOOR
Aside from indoor applications, wafer lights can also be used as outdoor soffit lights. Soffit lighting refers to lights that are installed in the underside of an architectural feature such as an eave or overhang.

Wafer lights are well-suited for this purpose because of their low-profile design, making them unobtrusive and visually appealing. Moreover, wafer lights can be used as shower lights, providing a safe and waterproof lighting solution for bathrooms. With an IP rating of 65 or higher, these lights can withstand moisture and splashes, making them suitable for wet areas such as showers or bathrooms. (The IP code or ingress protection code is a measure of how well a device is protected against water and dust.)

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Here are some wafer lights that we recently installed in some cabins that we’ve been building.

Overall, wafer lights are a popular choice for new residential homes because they offer energy-efficient, easy-to-install, and customizable lighting solutions that can enhance the look and feel of any room.

When building your new home with us, we work together with you to design the lighting in your new home to make sure you have all your different lighting needs met in each room in the house.

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