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kleighj

Lighting Basement Powder Room with Super Low Ceilings

7 years ago

We have to finalize a lighting plan for our basement powder room this weekend. I've looked at lots of how-tos and websites but am still uncertain about the number, size, and position of lights.


Key Facts:

  • The ceilings are just over 6.5 feet" (we're renovating a previously finished basement and there's duct work so we're stuck with the low ceilings), so the plan is to have recessed lights. Plus there will be a pendant light to the left of the vanity as shown below.
  • People seem opposed to putting can lights above vanities because the light is unflattering, but I'm not sure if the single pendant light will be sufficient for the mirror/vanity.
  • There is a small window in the bathroom, but it's ground level and located above the toilet on the wall labeled 65", so it'll be frosted.


Below is the layout. Please excuse anything that's not to scale.


We were thinking 4" can lights, but I don't know if that's the right size, how many to use, and where to put them.


Thanks in advance!





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