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Indoor Lighting Installation Services In Los Angeles
Updated November 2025
Great lighting does more than brighten a room. It shapes how you feel, how you work, and how your home or apartment shows up to guests and tenants. RG Electric designs and installs indoor lighting across Los Angeles with a focus on safety, energy efficiency, and clean aesthetics. From recessed downlights and chandeliers to under-cabinet task lighting and smart dimming, our licensed C-10 electricians deliver inspection-ready work that looks as good as it performs.
Design first, then precise installation
Every lighting plan starts with how you use the space. Kitchens need bright, even task light without glare. Living rooms benefit from layered light — ambient, task, and accent — so the room can shift from movie night to reading to entertaining. Bedrooms work best with quiet, indirect light and dimmers. We review ceiling height, surface finishes, and furniture layout to place fixtures where they will work for years, not just look good on day one.
Once the plan is set, we size circuits correctly, run cable or conduit neatly, and install listed junction boxes with solid support for heavier fixtures. We match color temperature and CRI so tones are consistent from room to room, and we select dimmers that actually play well with the LEDs you choose.
Recessed lighting done right
Recessed downlights are popular because they disappear into the ceiling while delivering clean, even light. The housing, trim, and light engine all matter. We install IC-rated, airtight housings where required, keep spacing consistent to avoid scalloping, and aim beams to reduce shadows on counters and vanities. If you have existing insulation or limited plenum space, we use low-profile, remodel-rated fixtures that meet code without tearing up ceilings. For vaulted or sloped ceilings, we choose gimbaled trims so light lands where you need it.
Kitchen, bath, and task lighting
Task lighting reduces eye strain and makes detail work easier. In kitchens, under-cabinet lights should wash the counter, not the backsplash, and operate on a separate dimmer from ceiling lights. Islands often get pendants sized to the surface, with diffusers that prevent hot spots. Bathrooms need accurate color and minimal shadows; we combine ceiling cans with vanity lights at the correct height. Laundry rooms, craft spaces, and home offices benefit from higher lumen levels and glare control for screens.
Smart dimming, scenes, and controls
Controls are where lighting becomes effortless. We install simple wall dimmers, multi-location controls for large rooms, and smart switches that tie into popular platforms. Scene control lets you set “cook,” “dine,” or “movie” with one tap. Occupancy and vacancy sensors cut wasted energy in hallways, closets, and laundry rooms. For apartments and multi-unit properties, we standardize control types so replacements are simple and inspections pass without drama.
Retrofit without the mess
Upgrading lighting does not have to mean a major remodel. We often retrofit existing cans with high-quality LED modules, convert switched half-outlets to clean ceiling fixtures with new boxes and support, and pull new home runs to support additional circuits where older wiring is overloaded. We protect finishes, use strategic access points, and handle patching from small openings so the room looks finished when we are done. If your panel is undersized or a legacy brand, we can coordinate a panel upgrade so lights and new appliances share power safely.
Code, permits, and inspection support
Lighting work must meet current code. That means listed boxes, proper support for heavy fixtures, conductor fill limits, and required GFCI or AFCI protection depending on the room and circuit. We pull permits when required, meet the inspector, label the panel clearly, and provide photos for your records. For condo and apartment common areas, we coordinate access, follow house rules, and sequence work to minimize disruption. If we uncover unsafe conditions — overheating at the bus, brittle insulation, or back-stabbed devices — we document, correct, and keep the project moving.
Energy efficiency that looks great
Modern LEDs can deliver the look of incandescent without the heat or the energy cost. We recommend fixtures and lamps with high CRI so colors render accurately, then tune the color temperature by room. Warmer in bedrooms and dining, neutral in kitchens and baths, and matched temperatures along open-plan sight lines. We also add surge protection at the panel to protect the electronics in LED drivers and dimmers from voltage spikes.
Lighting for apartments and HOAs
Property managers need durable, consistent solutions that pass inspection and reduce maintenance. We standardize lamp types, specify vandal-resistant fixtures where needed, and set sensible light levels for corridors, lobbies, gyms, and mailrooms. For tenant improvements, we provide labeled circuits and fixture schedules so future service is straightforward. When combined with commercial electrical services, we can phase upgrades building by building to control downtime and budget.
Our process, start to finish
Share photos of your panel (door open), the rooms you want to upgrade, and any fixtures you love. We confirm goals, propose layouts and fixture options, and provide a clear estimate. On site, we protect floors and furniture, install boxes and supports, pull conductors, and set controls. We test dimming for smooth range without flicker, aim accent lights, and tune levels so the room feels balanced. We meet the inspector if required, clean up, and leave you with labeled photos and a tidy panel directory.
Costs and timeline
Pricing depends on fixture count, ceiling type, access above the ceiling, the need for new circuits, and control complexity. A simple room refresh may complete in a few hours; multi-room retrofits or condo common-area upgrades take longer and may be phased. To speed quoting, include fixture counts, ceiling heights, and whether there is attic or crawlspace access when you request an estimate. If panel capacity is tight, we can add a dedicated lighting circuit or a small sub-panel to support new loads cleanly.
Related electrical services
Lighting upgrades pair well with wiring improvements, panel upgrades, additional indoor lighting for adjacent rooms, and outdoor lighting for safe entries and pathways.
