Need to replace kitchen flourescent -what do I get?

18 years ago

I have a small kitchen which gets little light due to a covered patio. I have one recessed light above the sink and a couple of undercabinet flourescent which aren't always on and one flourescent on ceiling. I also have a chandelier above the table next to the kitchen. I want to get rid of the ugly flourescent fixture. It currently has two 40w tubes.

I'm not opposed to putting a new flourescent fixture but would prefer to go with something else.

How much light do I need (I like a lot of light). What type of bulbs and most important how much wattage do I need for this kitchen.

I thought of track lighting but will that illuminate the peninsula? Will it give me enough light. Please help.

I can only add one fixture -no pendants or other cans (for now).

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silverpl105
18 years ago
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Here is a link that might be useful: 75% off lighting and ceiling fans sale
solarpowered
18 years ago
A quick warning--Hampton Bay, which I believe is a Home Depot house brand, has a very, very bad reputation for lack of quality and reliability.
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mlraff53
Original Author
18 years ago
thanks for the coupon, I found one I liked but I don't think it's bright enough.

My options are getting another flourescent fixture, a regular semi-flush with 3-100w (which I could put cfl to save $) or a track light with 4-50w gu10 and 1-35w gu10.
Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.

4-50w and 1-35w GU10
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3-60 watts
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3-100 watts

2-32w T9

I need help!
Mariana
silverpl105
18 years ago
Well personally I think a regular semi-flush with 3-100w is a better choice.
lulubelle512
18 years ago
All nice options, but I think 1 and 3 would be best I do think #2 is very attractive, but I don't know if I like it in the context of your kitchen. hope that helps somewhat.