Using recessed can lights in the home is a great way to add sleek looking light, but there are some design pitfalls that are easy to get stuck in. Installing can lights is something that you only want to do once, adding any extra holes to your ceiling is not a good idea! This post aims to offer some design tips so that you can be happy with your installation.
One of the biggest problems that people run into when installing recessed can lighting is that they have a long row, or two parallel ones, of lights. This gives the appearance of an airport runway. This is especially true in hallways, or in when centered in a room.
Use the inch to foot rule for spacing. If you’re using 3 inch recessed can lights, place them at least 3 feet apart, 4 feet for 4 inch lights, and so on. Placing them closer together than that gives a very cluttered feel.
Rooms that have very detailed crown molding or ceiling detail aren’t very good candidates for recessed lighting. Much of the details in the trim and ceiling will be lost with light shining down from the ceiling. Instead, try pendant or chandelier lighting.
If you are installing ceiling lights to highlight something on the wall, center the light fixture between the edges of the painting, curtains, or whatever you’re featuring. Then, install it 18 inches away from the wall for optimal illumination.
You can really use recessed can lights however you want, but these design tips will help make sure that you get the most from them, and that you are happy with them for as long as you live in your home.
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