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Kitchen lighting plan - need help with recessed lighting layout
Comments (7)I don't know what the rule is on this, but we put our 4" cans with the edge closest to the cabinet over the edge of the counter. That way, they shine right in front of you when you are standing at the counter. A 6" would get pushed back farther if you use the edge. Stand at a counter where you would work comfortably and look up. My thought is that you want the center of the light just in front of you and hitting the counter in front of the upper cabinets. To close and they wash the cabinet more than light your work space and too far back, the center of the light will hit your head rather than toe work area. Make sense?...See MoreRecessed Lighting for Living Room (need help on layout)
Comments (1)One or two wall washers to highlight the mantel area will be good if you're putting great art there that needs to be seen. Without floor and table lamps, you'll never achieve the warm coziness that family spaces require....See Moreneed help with recessed light layout
Comments (1)Full disclosure... I’m generally not a fan of recessed lights in non task areas. Where were you are planning on putting a sofa in that room? Anyone under the soffit might think they are getting interrogated. Having a couple of switched outlets might achieve the same...See MoreNew build...need help with bathroom mirrors, island lights, and knobs
Comments (8)I would stick with nickel for all the knobs, in both rooms. Black will look very stark with your other options, and in your bathroom, the floor gives you enough darkness. Round is better than square for knobs because over time as they need to be tightened, the square ones get crooked. I like your third lighting option, which looks more sophisticated. I would wait on the bathroom mirrors until you see the completed space. At that point, it will be more apparent whether metal or wood frames are better, and what shape/size is best....See MoreRelated Professionals
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