Replace Recessed Light With a Pendant Fixture
![Convert a Recessed Light Into a Pendant Fixture Converted Outdoor Light Fixture in Bathroom](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/8/3/original-Janell-Beals_bathroom-converted-light-fixture-beauty_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400958265084.jpeg)
Materials Needed:
- recessed-fixture converter kit
- small ceiling medallion
- hanging light fixture
- circuit tester
- Phillips-head screwdriver
- painter's tape
- ladder
Source Materials
Purchase a recessed-fixture converter kit, ceiling medallion and light fixture.
![Materials for Recessed Lighting Conversion Materials for Conversion](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/8/0/Original_Janell-Beals-Converted-Recessed-Light-Step-1_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400954974139.jpeg)
Select Recessed Light to Convert
Choose a location to hang new light fixture. Turn off power for this location by switching off breaker.
![Choose Recessed Light To Convert Choose Recessed Light](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/8/1/Original_Janell-Beals-Converted-Recessed-Light-Step-2_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400956215318.jpeg)
Remove Recessed Fixture
Remove existing recessed fixture by twisting out light bulb, turning and removing casing and releasing clips that hold recessed light shell to socket. Leave existing socket in place.
![How To Remove Recessed Fixture Remove Recessed Fixture](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/8/1/Original_Janell-Beals-Converted-Recessed-Light-Step-3_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400956215556.jpeg)
Install Recessed Fixture Converter
Follow kit instructions to install converter. Use circuit tester to ensure power is off.
![How To Install Recessed Fixture Converter Install Recessed Fixture Converter](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/8/1/Original_Janell-Beals-Converted-Recessed-Light-Step-4_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400956215703.jpeg)
Prepare New Fixture
Prepare to hang new light fixture by connecting cap to fixture with chain link. Thread wires through fixture stem at cap and ceiling medallion center.
![How To Prepare Lantern Ceiling Light Prepare Lantern Ceiling Light](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/8/0/Original_Janell-Beals-Converted-Recessed-Light-Step-5_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400956076831.jpeg)
Connect Wiring
Join wires of the converter kit to corresponding wires of new fixture, following light fixture directions.
![How To Connect Wiring For Pendant Lamp Connect Wiring](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/8/0/Original_Janell-Beals-Converted-Recessed-Light-Step-6_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400954973578.jpeg)
Test Connection
Install light bulb and switch on power at breaker to test that wiring has been connected properly. Confirm and switch off breaker.
![How To Test Lantern Lighting Test Lantern Lighting](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/8/0/Original_Janell-Beals-Converted-Recessed-Light-Step-7_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400956070353.jpeg)
Tape Ceiling Medallion
Attach ceiling medallion with clean-release tape. This temporarily secures medallion in place while finishing installation of fixture. Tip: Typically the hole left by a recessed fixture is larger than most caps, making necessary the use of a ceiling medallion to cover difference. A medallion is not needed if installing a ceiling-mount fixture.
![How To Tape Ceiling Medallion Attach Lantern to Former Recessed Lighting Fixture](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/8/0/Original_Janell-Beals-Converted-Recessed-Light-Step-8_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400954972975.jpeg)
Complete Installation of Fixture
Following directions for specific fixture used, complete installation and attach fixture cap flush to ceiling. Remove tape. Switch power on at circuit breaker.
![How To Complete Installation of Pendant Lantern Complete Installation](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/8/1/Original_Janell-Beals-Converted-Recessed-Light-Step-9_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400956589525.jpeg)