Recessed Lighting Decorative Rings

Glass

• Decorative light rings made of glass are often smooth in appearance and give a clean, fresh look to recessed lighting. Look for glass rings in a variety of colors, such as purple, blue, orange, red and white. Such rings are used in nightclubs, restaurants and other commercial buildings due to their simple appearance, but can also be used in the home, such as in a mudroom, front porch stoop or insulated sun porch.

Polyester Resin

• Replace plain recessed light rings with those made from polyester resin casts. Polyester resin light rings are available in hand-painted versions, such as those featuring bronze, pewter, brass, oxidized copper, slate and gold glazes. As these light rings are made from casts, they can feature what resembles a "carved" rather than smooth appearance. Such light rings are ideal for both commercial and home use, such as in a fine dining establishment or your home's front foyer or dining room.

Metal Alloy and Glass

• Metal alloy and glass recessed lighting decorative ring options can resemble wood in appearance without the potential fire hazard. Available in carved and smooth versions, the dark-wood look of many metal alloy and glass rings makes them ideal for rustic vacation cabins or commercial lodges, though they also work as light fixtures for hotel rooms and lobbies. Use them at home in a den, study or office, or basement rec room.

Aluminum

• Aluminum works as a more basic version of recessed lighting decorative rings, as such rings rarely feature anything other than undecorated aluminum. Used in commercial buildings as an alternative to fluorescent lighting, such as in a doctor's or other commercial office, aluminum rings are rarely seen in the home. They work well as commercial hallway lighting as they are simplistic in appearance and easy to install.