Any preference between 4" or 6" recessed lights??
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4 or 6 in recessed lighting in kitchen reno?
Comments (1)4" can lights are somehat more stylish while 6" cans are easier for replacing the lamps. The install costs are the same. 4" cans may cost more than the 6" cans. Cree CR4 or 6 lamps are the best led lights.- good spread of light, long life, dimming performance is good... No trim ring required since it is attached. The link below has more information Here is a link that might be useful: Led recessed light discussion...See More4" or 6" LED Recessed Lighting For Small Bathroom Remodel
Comments (5)The difference between 6” and 4” is roughly about 200 lumens - 6” are typically around 900 lumens and 4” around 700. So between the three cans it’s a 600 lumens difference which amounts to roughly one 50W light bulb. I don’t think that’s a huge difference personally. We have a windowless bathroom a touch bigger than yours (9x8) and we’re doing five 4” cans, two over the shower (it’s long and narrow - 70” long) and three in the room plus two LED sconces. Right now we have four 6” retrofits and it’s pretty bright....See MoreMixing 4" and 6" recessed lights
Comments (9)No worries, @Lyn Nielson, my fault for misinterpreting. I've been reading a lot of threads here with a lot of strong opinions and "rules" being thrown around so I was preparing for that. :) Yes, I do have the option to add a J-box with a blank over it for a light fixture and that's what I'm doing for the pendants over the island. The other thing that put me off to adding a chandelier in the dining area is because it's also relatively close to where the pendants would be. So, as much as I'm not a fan of a chandelier in a small area, I feel like it'll feel even busier with yet another thing dangling from the ceiling in a relatively close space. That's what I'm trying to avoid by considering 4" cans in the great room, but am wondering if it'll be a little off since the rest of lights will be 6"....See Morerecessed light 4 or 6 inch
Comments (0)Which one do you prefer recessed lights that are 4 inches or 6 inches in a house? What is the best brand out there? Do people use the ones with the can or without. What’s a good brand for under lighting cabinet lighting...See MoreLisa
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