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MR16 recessed lighting in kitchen
Comments (2)In some parts of the USA (eg - California), it is illegal to install only incandescent lighting in the kitchen. Halogen lights will typically have a white color output. I've not seen a kitchen only lit with MR16s as those lamps are typically used as mini spot lights and have a fairly narrow cone of intense light. Look at the LED recessed can guide for the kitchen thread which has more information than just on LED. http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/lighting/msg010127153310.html?9...See MoreLighting Help
Comments (11)The lighting requirement should be ~ 20 lumens per sq ft. Assuming the use of dimmers and the main lighting coming from the cans (using CR4) each can will have an effective max output of ~546 lumens (Dimmers limit the max to 95%). Total lumens required is 18 x 15 x 20 = 5400. Total number of cans required is 10 (rounding up). The number of cans could be reduced if you intend to have floor lamps and/ or other lighting fixtures. Can placement (suggestions) ~ 30" to 36" from the wall. ~ 4' to 6' apart in a regular pattern. Use circular cardboard cutouts to mark out (approximate) the desired locations on the ceiling. The exact placement is dependent on the location of the ceiling joists and other obstructions (hvac, electrical wiring, plumbing, etc) above the ceiling. You will need to survey the space above the ceiling to finalize the layout. The rules are similar to that for recessed can lighting in the kitchen. For accenting the wall unit, look at the examples on http://phantomlighting.com. Here is a link that might be useful: LED recessed can guide for kitchens...See MoreLED 'color' for kitchen - thoughts?
Comments (4)I generally prefer 2700K in kitchens with wood cabinets, but white or gray cabinets can look better with higher color temps. Bright 5000K lights in a white-cabinet kitchen can look stunning, like daylight but at night. But 2700K gives the warm incandescent-like light that most people are used to for indoor lighting. 3000 or 3500K loses the yellowish-ness of the 2700K lights an is fairly neutral, neither warm or cool....See MoreLED recessed cans in kitchen
Comments (2)You know, I didn't think so hard about it and I bought the kits because I liked them better. If, in 10 - 20 - however many - years they last (I expect it will be like the CFLs, won't last as long as advertised), when they need replacement we may have completely different technology that is better. Or they may be substantially cheaper. Or, another look entirely will be in vogue. Or you may decide you want to convert them to fixtures. You could buy extras if you are really worried about the product not being available in future. Wait for a good sale!...See MoreRev7
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