Pedant lights AND recessed lighting over kitchen island?
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Comments (4)My island is 48" x 84" including an 18" overhang. I personally don't like recessed lighting in our period house but wanted a functional kitchen. We're putting in four 4" recessed lights approximatedly 12" in from the long side over the cabinets and 10" in on the short side. (The lights will not be around the island but around the cabinets under the granite) We do have a chandelier in the center but the recessed lights are my working lights. We have 9' 4" ceilings. Placements depend on height of ceiling and size of of the cans. Remember the light comes down like a cylinder and spills out more the further the distance. I think I read somewhere for our room (height wise, can size, etc.) the recessed lights should be 36" - 42" apart maximum. I think most people have 5" or bigger lights. I started with 3" but my architect talked me into 4" lights. I have 5" in the shower and over the laundry area where there was no space for a regular light....See MoreKitchen Island - Pendant lights and recessed lights?
Comments (1)We like to put one (or more) recessed lights around the island if it includes a work surface (sink or cooktop). The recessed light should be switched separately from the pendants so that it can be turned off when not needed....See Morekitchen lighting dilemma - pendants or recessed over island
Comments (5)Your concerns are very valid, and there is absolutely no need to have pendant lighting if you have can lighting there. I'm from a family of tall people and really understand wanting the upper visual space to feel open. Keep the extra light you've added. It's always safer to have extra light than to miss it, and you can put those lights on dimmers to adjust the levels to the need of the moment....See MoreHelp! Photo incl. Spacing of 2 recessed lights over 74" X 24" island
Comments (5)The perimeter has a total of 8 recessed lights. That's two more then we had previously. We also have a drop fixture approximately 4 feet from the island over the kitchen table. Trying to get the spacing of the lights on the island right. Do you measure the base island or the island plus the 20 inch over hang of the marble? Thanks so much for helping out!...See Morestiley
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