Infällda

Infällda is a Swedish adjective meaning embedded, inset, or recessed. It describes elements that are installed into or flush with a surface rather than mounted on top. The form infällda is used for plural nouns or feminine nouns, while infälld is singular and infällt is neuter.

The term is common in carpentry, architecture, interior design and electrical installations. It is used to describe built-in or recessed components such as infällda lampor (recessed ceiling lights), infällda paneler (inset panels), infällda lådor (built-in drawers) and infällda apparater (embedded appliances) in kitchens, bathrooms or other spaces. Infällda installations are often chosen for a minimal appearance, easier cleaning and space optimization, by siting elements back into the surface.

Infällda is sometimes contrasted with inbyggd, which also means built-in but can imply slightly different installation characteristics, such as integration within a structure without necessarily being flush with the surface. The nuance can vary by context and regional usage, but both terms describe elements integrated into a larger whole rather than freestanding.

Etymology and related terms: infällda derives from the verb infälla, meaning to insert or set into a surface. Related terms include inbyggd (built-in) and integrerad (integrated), which are used to describe similar concepts in design and construction, though with different connotations of installation or integration.