The 0.5 Inch Recessed Round Fixed Downlight is designed for projects where even a 1 inch fixture feels too large. This is a micro-aperture downlight that lets the ceiling stay nearly uninterrupted while still giving you usable architectural light. It works especially well in narrow bulkheads, tight hallway grids, detailed millwork, and ceilings where you want the light to read as a quiet constellation rather than visible hardware.
This fixture is offered in two ceiling expressions. The micro flange version provides a crisp, minimal border that finishes cleanly against drywall or wood ceilings. The trimless version is made for plaster-in applications, disappearing into the ceiling once mudded and painted. Both versions share the same light engine and optical system, so you get identical beam quality and output. Your choice is purely about the finish style.
Because the optic is fixed, lighting layouts stay consistent and easy to plan. You get predictable beam placement and uniform coverage, which is important when you’re working with micro apertures in repeat patterns. The LED engine is paired with precision lenses and a deep reflector structure to shape a clean beam with soft falloff and strong glare control, so the fixture stays comfortable even in reflective interiors.
Thermal performance is handled properly with a full aluminum body and heat management design that pulls heat away efficiently. That protects the LED, keeps output steady, and helps maintain color consistency over long-term use, which matters most in compact fixtures that run at higher intensities to compensate for their small size.
This downlight is intended for dry interior applications. Use it in luxury homes, boutique retail, galleries, hotels, or any space where the architectural intent is minimalism and the ceiling detail needs to stay clean.
Key points
Ultra-minimal 0.5 inch recessed round fixed aperture
Available in micro flange and trimless versions
Fixed beam for uniform, predictable lighting layouts
High-CRI LED engine for accurate color rendering
Precision optics with deep glare control and clean cut-off
All-aluminum thermal body for stable long-term performance
Ideal for tight grids, millwork accents, corridors, and refined architectural ceilings
Dry-location interior use
Delivery Time
Our made to order products come with a 20-30 day lead time