How many and what spacing for can lights in an 11x23 room with 12 ft ceilings?
Mar 03, 2007 by Darrell P | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
I have a front room in my house that is 11x23 ft and has 12 ft ceilings. I want to light it with can lights on a dimmer switch. How many cans do I need and what's the spacing?
You need either 6 or 8 lights depending on how bright you want the room. Use 2x3 or 2x4 pattern. Each light will create a cone of light that is roughly 30 degrees off the centerline. 12' tall ceiling = 12' diameter at the floor.
Spacing along the long wall would be 3.8', 7.6',7.6',3.8'
or
2.3',4.6',4.6',4.6',2.3'
Dilbert186 | Mar 03, 2007
What's the best way to change lights on high ceilings?
Jan 14, 2007 by manju | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
Get a ladder, or hire someone to do it for you. For those who may be thinking of getting high ceilings don't. Think about it. I wouldn't have one b/c it is a bit stupid sure it may look nice, but then you have be able to hang curtains, change light bulbs, and at some point during the year you should clean the walls. Walls you cant reach. Then you wind up on answers asking stupid questions like how to change a light bulb. I can do these things , and have helped friends do this. They wish they did not get those high ceilings.
quietgirla | Jan 14, 2007
Lighting in a home with low ceilings. Any suggestions?
Jul 03, 2007 by Genius Cook | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
The ceilings throughout our home are 95 inches or 2.4 meters high. Low indeed. Most of the house has wooden ceiling beams. I am trying to figure out a way to better “light up the house” and am in need of good suggestions.
In one room we've solved the problem with two floor lamps and a halogen lamp on the upright piano.
In another room I've 4 wall lamps (total eight 40 what bulbs) – but it still isn’t enough. But more importantly, it's in the kitchen that we need to have more light. The ceilings have wooden beams about 10 / 12 inches apart and I've put sheet rock between the beams. I've incased 3 decorative halogen lamps (transformer hidden above the sheet rock). They give off light but it’s not enough and in any case the lamps burn out at least once a year and cost nearly 10 US dollars each to replace. I’m sure they also consume plenty of electricity.
Ah, finally – I do need to mention that we’ve neon lighting under the cupboards – above the sink, the burners and above two work counters.
Please let me know if you need more (precise) information so to give me a detailed answer.
Thanks in advance for you help.
karadann... why don't you come arond and blow out my halogen 100 watt bulb
karadann... why don't you come around and blow out my halogen 100 watt bulb. Could be very lightful
;D
For starters, the 40 watters can be replaced with a 12 watt flourescent screw in bulb in the daylight style (bluer) than the warm flourescent (yellow) - the brightness levels are same as regular incandescents BUT... they cost about 4-6$ each and use less energy (and last about 10 yrs!) - If you replace your 40 watters with a flourescent that is brighter than a 40 watt (try a 60 watt brightness) you'll save money and brighten up that area immensely! check your home improvement centers, sometimes they sell these in a 4 pack for 7 bucks or so. Trust me on the brightness and savings on energy used...I have them everywhere in my home! Haven't replaced one in 4 yrs and have had 2 since 1998 already!
I also recommend track lighting or lighting fixtures that are directional so you can aim them where most needed. (use the flourescents here too)
Floor spot lights will also light up an area or plant and act as a night light (use the flourescent there too)
Recessed lighting can replace the halogens - there are directional styles available and again, the flourescents are your best bet there too for cost and replacement (or lack thereof)
Wall sconces are great if they have a frosted glass - they have top and bottom openings for the direction of light best suited for the area.
Halogens are best for heating up an area that is drafty (my opinion and experience) but they cost so much money for replacements and energy used to use them - under cabinet flourescents are nearly invisible and very helpful with a wider spectrum of lighting for cooking and dishes.
Save yourself the headache of replacing bulbs all the time and using so much electricity to light your home.
I use 4 of the directional lights across my ceiling about 18-20 inches apart between the kitchen and living room and aim where needed most - I too have low light in my home....I also installed the white pleated shades on my windows to allow more natural light in to the room as well.
Remember, the daylight screwin flourescents - they're brighter like a halogen!
Good luck - hope this helps
deederbabe | Jul 03, 2007
What colors go with taupe walls, black ceilings, and light maple wood floors?
Jan 04, 2009 by MICHAEL S | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
What colors go with taupe walls with white trim, black ceilings, and light maple wood floors? I kinda wanna do an accent wall and put some color in the room but dont really know what colors to use need some help
How about terra cotta or even a nice yellow for an accent wall? Could also try having prints with black frames.
Di LV E | Jan 04, 2009
is it advisable to put recessed lights if you have beam ceilings?
Oct 30, 2006 by monster | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
Recessed lighting can be used in any application, it's your prefference. It also depends on how your ceiloing is constructed. If it's existing and not new construction, you'll have to worry about getting electrical wiring to these new lights. May not hurt to consult an electrical contractor. Good luck.
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One-light ceiling fixture ear-drop with amber glass
Flush mount. Includes three connectable 12-inch downrods. Use zero, one, two, or three downrods to execute desired pendant length, from 11-1/4 to 47-1/4 inches
One 60-watt A19 medial bulb
8 x 47-1/4
54-3793
One-light wall/bath discover fixture with amber glass
Projection: 7 inches
One 60-watt A19 mean bulb
5 x 8-1/4
54-3744
Two-light ceiling light occasion with amber glass
Flush mount
Five 60-watt A19 everyday bulbs
12 x 5-1/2
54-3769
Two-light ceiling light contrivance with amber glass
Semi-flush mount
Two 60-watt A19 environment bulbs
14-1/2 x 10
54-3827
Two-light wall/bath phosphorescent fixture with amber glass
Projection: 7 inches
Two 60-watt A19 middle bulbs
12-1/4 x 8-1/4
54-3850
Three-light wall/bath tongue-lash fixture with amber glass
Projection: 7 inches
Three 60-watt A19 ambience bulbs
20-1/4 x 8-3/4
54-3728
Five-light chandelier with amber looking-glass
Flush mount. Includes 36-inch restrict. Remove chain links to achieve desired chandelier eventually, from 18 to 54 inches
Five 60-watt A19 mid-point bulbs
21 x 18
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Another one of those neat pressed ceilings. You can't see them so well here but I have chosen twin seashell shaped lights for the bathroom- kinda kitchy and a quirky detail I couldn't hold the line against.
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