Recessed light help, please
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Sherry Brighton
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I need help lighting kitchen with recessed lights please.
Comments (2)Your contractor's layout is preferable, though moving the lights closer to the counter tops would be fine - between 24" - 30". If you use lights like the Cree CR4 or CR6, there will be sufficient spillover to augment the light from the pendants over the island in the center of the room. If the pendants provide insufficient light, they can be swapped out/ higher output led lamps may be used. Rationale The counter tops will be better lit with UCL than cans. Even if you do have the ability to put can lights over the counter tops, the distance to the counter top reduces the amount of incident light. There should be sufficient distance from the crown molding around the upper cabinets to the cans so that the trim can be fit and look properly spaced. A more regular pattern is preferable as it isn't like a random pattern of holes in cheese. Eyeball cans are more troublesome in the long run. The final location of the cans will be determined by the layout of the ceiling joists as well as obstructions above the ceiling board. There has been ample discussion on the DIY led recessed lighting guide for kitchens thread on this topic...See Morekitchen lighting
Comments (1)wall sconces? or you might need to visit a light designer and costume build something that would have a main light and spider legs coming off it to give you that same look or make the cord light up....See MorePlease help with recessed lighting in kitchen
Comments (3)Thank you, Woodhaven Renovations and wdcruise, for your input! The 3 inch Entra element is supposed to be able to put out 900-1311 lumens and is a new generation LED, so we hope it’s bright enough but I had trouble deciphering the info on the spec sheet (below). They are pricey, at around $250 per can, so budget is definitely a consideration. However, we won’t skimp on a few cans if they are truly necessary. After speaking to contractor, we are considering adding more lights as below. I’ve also added where the nook table will be, so you can see that there is a large window there and French doors as well. In regards to the configuration of lights between the island and aisle, which the architect laid out, we were worried that it would cast shadows when we would use the periphery or island. We are not experts, so this is why we appreciate any input! What do you think? Thank you!!...See MoreRecessed lighting help, please
Comments (0)Duplicate post -- disregard this one....See MoreSherry Brighton
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