Kitchen lighting - where to put recessed lighting
Stephanie D
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Debbi Washburn
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Is it possible to put 6" recessed LED light in this kitchen?
Comments (1)Perhaps. It could be very tight. Using cove lighting or a linear light (eg selux light bars) could be an alternative....See MoreWhere do I put recessed lights when joists are in the way?
Comments (0)My refrigerator wall has 3 joists running parallel right where I was going to place recessed lights. They occupy the space from 22 1/8" to 28 1/2" from the wall for the whole length of that wall. 1) Where is the best location for 6" cans, placed inside or outside those dimensions - and how many will I need for the 54" section of countertop? 2) When I reach the fridge, how far do I bump out the light? Thanks for any help/advise. Rough sketch below....See MoreWhere to put recessed light over shower/tub
Comments (1)I would opt for the 1" towards the curtain option just based off what you've said here....See MoreWhere would you put recessed/pot lights in this kitchen?
Comments (12)Good idea about the dimmer Poohpup, I'll do that. Both you and oldbat2be said in front of the cabinets, and that is what I was thinking too, with a couple in the center so the light is even. Good point oldbat2be about the location of the switches. Unfortunately, they are already done so I hope they work. They are on 3-ways and one by each doorway. The undercabinet lights I bought are the kind little fluorescent pucks that plug in. I couldn't find any of those that direct wire or that are dimmable. I really wanted dimmable. Yes, it looks so much better after the drywall is complete. Dh & I put in the sheetrock (and dh cut the hole too big for that one outlook) and we had someone else do the tape/bed/texture. Thank you breezygirl, I love that door too. Here is a plan of the side of the kitchen that is currently torn out. The oven cabinet at the end isn't done yet and I am rethinking going to the ceiling. I think I may make a soffit over it too so the vent hood stands out more. Dh took out the soffit on the empty side because it was easier than trying to rebuild what was there to fit the new arrangement. On the side that it there, there is a pantry at the end which will go up to the ceiling, the dishwasher, 30" sink, 5 feet of uppers and lowers, and the refrigerator/freezer cabinet. My baking center will be the long counter in the above plan. http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b278/lovmykids/CabinetDrawing3.jpg onedogedie, good point about no lights over the fan blades. Those moving shadows drive me nuts in restaurants....See MoreTina S
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