Best LED recessed lights for sloped ceiling?

4 years ago

What LED recessed lights should I get for a bathroom vanity area with a sloped, high ceiling? About 9.5 feet at left end of vanity, 12 feet at right end. Want to make sure I have enough light but not an overwhelming amount.

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AJCN
4 years ago
We recently put all new LED ceiling lights in as part of a larger whole house remodel. Although not in a bathroom, for the slanted ceilings in kitchen and family room, the GC wanted to put lights that pivot (I think they are called Gimbals). We rejected that and had them install normal LEDs that do not move. The ceiling lights create general lighting, and we didn't feel we wanted more directional lighting coming from the ceiling. In a bathroom your task lighting will be sconces in or on either sides of the morror, or lighting over the sinks. This is a personal choice and the GC was surprised we didn't want the gimbals, but we really did not.

Other things to consider are the temperature of the lights. The higher the number, the more cool/daylight the light will be. I prefer the more daylight ones. Also, it's nice to put them on a dimmer so you can control the brightness. I can't recommend a particular brand because the electricians buy them in huge quantities and we went with what they supplied.
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chispa
4 years ago
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We also remodeled and have sloped ceilings in 3 rooms. We used the new LED recessed light that swivel. Just being able to adjust the light angle by a few degrees makes a huge difference, specially in the kitchen. Being able to angle the light also means that the light won't shine in your eyes, when standing back from the space, as it can do when placed flat on the ceiling.

I don't remember the brand as my contractor sourced them from his lighting supplier. He also brought over 2 different styles and different temperature lights to test out, so we could make an informed choice.

Also, you can never have enough light! As I remodeled my bathrooms I added much more lighting. Separate them on different switches and add dimmers. That way you can adjust the lighting for a dimmed late night relaxing shower or bright like an operating room to clean the bathroom or perform beauty routines.
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Laura M
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Chispa- Whatvare your thoughts on heights Of mirrors over vanity in a room where ceiling goes from approx 9 ft on left side of vanity to 12 on right side of vanity? Vanity is 83.5 inches & will have a vanity tower in the middle

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