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Lighting - Final Questions

16 years ago

I will have under cabinet lighting for the first time. My electrician has listed "CSL Xenon". From what I have read so far I think I am fine with xenon. Are there different types? Any comments on "CSL"?

For ceiling light we will have 4 6" white cans in our 13' x 11' kitchen, plus an extra can over the sink. The connecting Dining Room will retain it's small chandelier. I do not plan to put any pendants over the small (2' x 4') island. Does this all make sense?

Tuesday I have the final meeting with him before he starts work in a week

Comments (5)

  • 16 years ago

    In our 14' X 13' we have a lot more cans (See pic below). I don't think you'll have enough light and there's the possibility of shadows or scalloping.

  • 16 years ago

    Not near enough light. Add more, and put all on dimmers so you can control the levels. Especially rethink lighting your island. If that will be your primary workspace, it will need some form of lighting directly on it. Whether that be a pendant, or a semi flush fixture, it will need something.

  • 16 years ago

    My space is 11 x 10 Main part is 8 x 10) Over the main part I have 4, 5" cans, and a fifth over the entranceway to help light the stairway next to it. With the undercab lights that is plenty for my space. I added 2 pendants over the peninsula but have very low light in them. What about a spot over the island? My neighbor has the same kitchen - she has 4, 6" cans and it's fine, but she also has pendant lights.

  • 16 years ago

    I appriciate everyone's comments. Is there a guideline of how many watts per square foot to help decided how many can lights I need?

    For the island most have suggested that our island is much too small for pendant light. And with our low ceilings (7' 8") that makes sense to me.

    I am still hoping that someone can guide me the xenon lights - or are all xenon lights created equal?

  • 2 months ago


    I’m wondering if a 6-drawer dresser is enough for two people sharing a bedroom.


    It sounds reasonable at first because each person could use three drawers. But once you add jeans, sweaters, sleepwear, workout clothes, and smaller items, I can see it filling up quickly.


    I think it depends on:


    Closet space

    Drawer depth

    Whether clothes are folded or hung

    Seasonal storage

    How much each person owns

    Whether the dresser is tall or wide


    A 6-drawer dresser seems like a good middle option, but maybe it only works well if both people also have decent closet space.


    For couples or shared bedrooms, has a 6-drawer dresser been enough, or did you need more storage?


    Image suggestion: Bedroom dresser setup showing drawer count, closet nearby, and walking space.