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From recessed cans to under-cabinet tape light, puck lighting inside custom cabinetry, and flush strip lighting in coves and hallways — we install every type of indoor lighting, done right, with permits when required.
Lighting does more than illuminate a room — it sets the mood, defines the space, and affects how your home feels every day. Getting it right means choosing the right fixture type for the application, laying out the circuit correctly, and having it installed by someone who understands the difference between builder-grade and something that actually looks great.
Recessed can lighting is one of the most popular lighting upgrades in the Sarasota area — and for good reason. Cans disappear into the ceiling, eliminate clutter, and work for general lighting, task lighting, and accent lighting depending on how they're placed and aimed.
The most common sizes are 4" and 6". The right size depends on ceiling height, room size, and how much light output you need. Beyond size, the type of recessed can you choose affects how it looks, how it's installed, and what your options are down the road if a fixture needs to be serviced or replaced.
The fastest and most cost-effective way to upgrade existing recessed housings. A retrofit trim replaces the old trim and bulb, snapping into the existing can without touching the housing or the wire. You get a clean, modern finished look, better energy efficiency, and improved light quality — without opening the ceiling. Best when your existing housings are in good shape.
At roughly ½" deep, flat recessed cans mount directly to the drywall and can be installed under trusses where traditional cans won't fit — no attic access needed in many cases. They're a popular remodel solution and are considered builder-grade. The tradeoff: they use an integrated LED design, so if one fails, the entire fixture is replaced rather than just a bulb or trim.
Regressed cans sit deeper in the ceiling than flat cans, which reduces glare and delivers more controlled, directional light — a noticeable step up in performance and appearance. They typically allow for higher light output than flat cans. Like flat cans, they use an integrated LED design. They require specific spacing from trusses, so layout planning is important before installation.
The most flexible option long-term. Traditional cans have deep housings that accept standard bulbs or dedicated LED trims — you can replace a bulb or change the trim style without touching the housing. They offer the widest range of trim finishes (white, brushed nickel, black, oil-rubbed bronze) and are the best choice when you want future flexibility. They require truss spacing accommodations, so layout planning is part of the job.
Not sure which type is right for your project? We'll walk you through the options at the estimate — ceiling construction, existing wiring, truss layout, and your goals for the space all factor into the right choice.
Under-cabinet lighting is one of the most functional lighting upgrades you can make in a kitchen. It eliminates the shadow your body casts when you're working at the counter — making meal prep, reading recipes, and cleanup genuinely easier.
There are two main approaches, and the right one depends on whether you have existing under-cabinet wiring and what result you're looking for.
The faster option when you're replacing existing under-cabinet fixtures. 120V fixtures come in fixed lengths (typically 12", 18", 24") and can be swapped in quickly using existing wiring. Because lengths are fixed, there's a possibility of uneven light distribution or small gaps depending on cabinet layout. Best for straightforward replacements where the existing wiring is already in good shape.
The premium solution. 24V tape light is cut to any length, so it fills the entire cabinet run with no gaps or hot spots. It's installed inside an aluminum extrusion that diffuses the light and hides the tape — the finished result looks intentional and seamless rather than afterthought. The tradeoff is a more involved installation: new low-voltage wiring runs from each cabinet location back to a central transformer, and the existing wall switch is reworked to control the transformer. More work up front, noticeably better result.
Puck lights are compact, round fixtures designed specifically for installation inside cabinetry or wood ceilings — not drywall applications. They're ideal for glass-door display cabinets where you want to light the contents, and they're a popular choice in custom millwork: built-in bookcases, wine bars, dry bars, and entertainment centers.
They provide focused, directional accent light that adds depth and visual interest to cabinetry — the kind of detail that elevates a custom build-out from functional to finished. If you're working with a carpenter or builder on a custom built-in, we coordinate with them on the puck placement before cabinets are installed.
Recessed strip lighting achieves something other fixture types can't: continuous linear illumination with nothing visible on the surface. The fixture — typically about 5/8" deep — is installed in a drywall mud-in channel. After drywall finishing and paint, only the frosted lens is visible, sitting flush with the wall or ceiling.
It's available in widths from ½" to 1½" and in both straight sections and flexible runs, which means it can be configured into custom shapes, curves, and layouts. This makes it an excellent solution for:
Timing matters. Recessed strip lighting is best planned and installed before drywall goes up — the channel gets mudded and painted over as part of the finish work. If you're in the design or pre-construction phase of a remodel, this is the right time to add it.