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Need help on recessed lighting placement

11 years ago

We are renovating our kitchen, doing a lot of the work ourselves. Below is what we believe it will look like.

We are going to put two pendant lights above the island. There are upper 12-inch deep cabinets above all the other cabinets. Beside the fridge is a tall 12-inch pantry cabinet. Do we put the recessed lighting around the edge of the room? What about the center of the kitchen.

Any other suggestions? Any and all suggestions appreciated.

Ann

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David
11 years ago
Middle of the room does not matter much since the rows of light around the edge of the room ( ~ 24" - 32" from the wall) would provide enough lighting.

The exact location of the lights will depend on whatever is above the ceiling - joists, hvac, plumbing, ..

If the space above is insufficient for a regular can, a surface mount disc light such as the Glimpse (just as an example) could be another option.
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David
11 years ago
The following is a long running discussion on the same topic

Led recessed lighting guide
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