A trimless LED downlight is a recessed light fixture that has no exposed trim flange. Strictly speaking, it is a flangeless luminaire but not trimless. Every downlight has a trim which is defined as the visible portion of the luminaire when looking up into it. A recessed luminaire of the classic design has a self-flanged reflector trim that comes with an integral a trim flange (also known as a trim ring). The reflector trim is often mechanically retained with torsion springs or retention clips which hold the flange tight to the finished ceiling surface. The trim flange thus acts as a cover to hide the unfinished hole for a seamless look while preventing the luminaire from penetrating into the ceiling. Trimless LED downlights eliminate the flange to create a visually clean ceiling aesthetic. Clean lines, minimalist appeal and architectural integration take precedence over the ornate and all things frilly in modern and contemporary designs. Trimless recessed lighting enables seamless integration of lighting and architecture, making the light fixtures an integral part of the interior design composition and its architectural style.
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