I see no benefit to soffits with lights. The space is already small enough, and this will make it seem much smaller. Plus, the ending at the windows will be really awkward.

Plus the light given off by overhead cans is utilitarian at best and ugly at worst.

I'd use all wall-mount sconces (much more flattering light), with the lights on a smart-house controller.

Thank you for your thoughts...I know that it is awkward with the soffits ending at the windows. Soffits are the easier way to run the electric. Doing sconces requires punching into the drywall, patching ect. I have seen them in smaller spaces such as this picture. I understand what you are saying...its the lesser of two evils for me as I really don't like tract lighting. I will need to look into the sconces. Thank you.

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I think you underestimate the amount of work and mess that will be created while installing a room full of soffits. Punching through wallboard and patching are nothing.

And, don't forget: with smart home systems, you don't have to run wiring back to light switches. You don't even need physical light switches at all.

The switches and lights don't all have to be physically connected like in the old days; just tie them into the nearest existing power line in the wall. It's all controlled by an inexpensive WiFi home hub. You can control the lights from your smartphone. They can even turn on before you unlock the door. It's really the way to go in your situation.

tatts-I will look into the smart home idea. I'm not sure that is a good application as the building is shared internet/cable and it isn't perfect. What happens if internet connection goes down? This is a rental, is this something renters can easily do? Btw, soffits is already in our contract to be done by our contractor. So, nothing we have to deal with. Regarding Sconces. Where would you put them? I am putting 2 wall lamps next to the beds. Thanks again.

Stacy,

The size of the room doesn't bother me. Its how it will look ending right in front of the curtains. I have looked at hundreds of soffits LOL I attached some that are done in a hallway. Soffits/Tray ceiling... BTW, we took soffits out of our kitchen. LOL Thanks again!

This studio vacation rental/hotel room you purchased - is this one of those condo-hotel hybrids where buyers purchase a long-term stay hotel room that is managed by the on-site hotel which shares the proceeds with the owner? I’ve read about this model before and would be interested to learn more about how the arrangement works. Thank you!

Ana,

This was a hotel I believe at one time. These are individual units that you buy. You can live in it 365 days a year, you can use the property management on site, manage with an outside company, or self manage. 99% of the units are purely vacation rentals. We did look at the condotels, which is what I believe you are referring to. They are more strict. You pay for everything but depending on property can only stay a set amount of time. You can’t manage it, or personalize it. They do everything for a % of the rents. Where we live, some buildings will only allow weekly, monthly, or even 3 month rentals. I hope that helps answer your question.

Dana

Thank you all for your input. I’ve decided to only use a soffit in the kitchen area like in the once picture above and due crown moldings around. I believe with our bed side lamps, recessed lighting in kitchen and a floor lamp, that we will have enough light. Thank you again.

Dana