Lotus brightens the world
of recessed lighting
North Carolina Construction News
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Recessed lighting is an invaluable
tool for designers and contractors
who want to use lighting to empha-
size artwork or architecture, create
visual separations between diver-
gent areas, and make a room more
beautiful. Traditional recessed lighting,
though, creates its own challenges
– the light’s housing (the bulk of the
light that sits behind the display sur-
face) can be very large, meaning the
lights have to be placed where they
can fit, not always where they’re
most useful. Trying to space lights
for optimal use and overall visual ap-
peal can be tricky when negotiating
insulation, support beams, joists,
and other restrictions.
These challenges can be particu-
larly problematic where placement
of lights is crucial – like in the soffit
around the outside of a house, or in
the kitchen where very specific
areas need lighting.
In finished basements, recessed
lights can up so much space that
drop ceilings have to be hung lower
to accommodate the housing, and
that can affect the entire room’s
overhead space. Top floor installa-
tions with traditional recessed lights
require climbing around in attics and
placing the lights from there, mak-
ing the task especially challenging.
Mechanical engineer Georgi
Georgiev saw the problems caused
by recessed lighting systems. He
knew he could do better. He looked
for a solution and came up with
Lotus Lights, the original Slimline re-
cessed LED lighting solution.
Slimline lights can fit inside ½
inch drywall depth. Dropped ceiling
installations require only 2 inches of
clearance space in contrast to some
recessed lighting systems which re-
quire from 6 to 12 inches of clear-
ance. This tiny profile allows
installation to fit in almost anywhere
in a room, opening up the design
opportunities for light placements,
while the lightweight design means
they stay in place no matter what
material they’re clipped into.
In addition to Lotus’ slim profile,
easy installation sets the company’s
products apart. Installations can be
done from underneath, saving has-
sle and time, and small, flexible
wires make placement a snap.
The two features have made
Lotus a favourite name among in-
dustry professionals, including on
the hit show “This Old House,” a
home-improvement series for DIY-
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ers. One episode featured the lights being installed in
the soffit above garage doors in minutes, improving both
the look and practicality of the outdoor lighting on the
home. Since Lotus’ inception nine years ago, Georgi has
grown the Canadian-based, family run business across
North America. Now Lotus is a leading manufacturer of
innovative lighting products. The company retains its
Canadian roots, with design and development of new
products still taking place in Vancouver.
Lotus has grown its product list to be include aper-
tures in sizes from 2 to 10 inch models, and is available
in a variety of finishes, including white, black, brushed
nickel, and copper, Lotus provide many helpful acces-
sories finishing projects, like frame kits, goof rings and
extension cables.
Lotus’ innovation continues, with the most recent
patent being issued in July, 2018, for an Air-tight Gimbal
fixture without housing. The company also introduced a
new, 10 inch round commercial recessed light last fall.
Lotus focuses on smart products and good customer
service. For example, industry-leading 10-year residential
warranties back up Lotus’ fixtures, an insurance policy on
the quality of the product.
All of Lotus lights have been designed to be wet-
proof, meaning they can be used indoors or outside.
Many models are also Air Tight rated, so they won’t leak
your warm air outside during cold winter months. Lotus
fixtures are also IC (insulation contact) rated without ad-
ditional housing. That means lights can go on top floors
without a vapour boot, and right up to insulation, and still
pass inspection. The lights can go almost anywhere.
The overall look of Lotus lights is without parallel. The
sleek design of the lights lends a modern air, and the
LED lights are available in a variety of colour tones to
strike the perfect balance between brightness and
warmth. Recessed lighting can modernize a kitchen or
create a cinematic experience in a home theatre, prod-
ucts are available to compliment both retrofit projects
and new builds.
Lotus doesn’t sell fixtures direct to customers, but the
products are available widely across the United States at
electric supply wholesalers.
For more information, contact Lotus or one of the re-
gional distributors serving your area: You can learn more
at www.lotusledlights.com.
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