5 Inch Recessed Lights

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5-inch recessed lights are part of our mid-to-large size range, built for rooms that need broader, more even coverage than a 4-inch fixture provides without stepping up to 8-inch commercial cans. These 5-inch recessed lights are a common retrofit choice, since many homes built before LED adoption used 5-inch or 6-inch cans as the standard, letting you upgrade the trim and lamp without replacing the housing. Wattage runs 7.5 to 18 watts, with selectable color temperature standard on most 5-inch recessed lights and RGB+W smart options available. Not sure if this range or our 6-inch collection fits your project? Our buying guide can help. Why Choose a 5-Inch Recessed Lighting? When you need broader beam coverage than a 4-inch fixture delivers, without moving up to an 8-inch commercial-grade can, 5-inch recessed lights are the sweet spot in this range. They're also the size most likely to match what's already in an older home, since many pre-LED recessed lighting installs used 5-inch or 6-inch housings as the residential standard. That makes this collection a natural fit for retrofit projects where you're upgrading the trim and lamp rather than tearing out the housing. Where 5-Inch Recessed Lights Work Best Living rooms and open-concept kitchens benefit from the wider beam spread 5-inch recessed lights provide, especially where fixtures are spaced further apart across a larger ceiling area. Larger bedrooms and bonus rooms are a good fit when you want fewer fixtures doing more work. Covered patios and larger bathrooms can use the wet-rated models in this range where a bigger fixture footprint makes sense for the space. Choosing the Right Fixture in This Range The first step is confirming your existing housing diameter if this is a retrofit, since trim and housing sizes need to match exactly; a 6-inch trim will not seat correctly in a 5-inch housing. If you're starting from a blank ceiling instead, decide based on room size and desired beam spread: err toward 5-inch for t