jacklynhydejr
DIY
Here is my proposed layout for my open plan studio. I'm going for recessed 6" LED smart lights throughout, with the exception of three pendants over the 6' island.
Specs of the lights I'm looking at are: 6" LED, 65-Watt equivalent, 120 degree beam width
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Halo-4-...ng-Mount-Light-Trim-BLD4089BLE40AWH/311955904
or these which don't say the beam width:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-Ultra-Slim-6-in-New-Construction-and-Remodel-Color-Selectable-Canless-LED-Recessed-Kit-91242/303392574?MERCH=REC--Pip_Alternatives_Non_HDhome--306079856--303392574--N
GC says I have way too many lights here, however, I'd rather have too many than too few, with the rationale that I can always dim them. I'm scared of dead zones, weird shadows, and just generally not being able to see well!
Some external advice would be most welcome on this day of Thanksgiving!!
- Lights are 3' from walls, except in the kitchen where it is 2' ( ie. 12" from upper cabinetry).
- They are spaced roughly 5-6' from each other.
- Ceilings are 9.5' high.
- Different colors represents the different wiring zones.
- Dashed line between living room and bedroom will be a movable room divider
- Grid boxes represent 1 foot.
Specs of the lights I'm looking at are: 6" LED, 65-Watt equivalent, 120 degree beam width
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Halo-4-...ng-Mount-Light-Trim-BLD4089BLE40AWH/311955904
or these which don't say the beam width:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-Ultra-Slim-6-in-New-Construction-and-Remodel-Color-Selectable-Canless-LED-Recessed-Kit-91242/303392574?MERCH=REC--Pip_Alternatives_Non_HDhome--306079856--303392574--N
GC says I have way too many lights here, however, I'd rather have too many than too few, with the rationale that I can always dim them. I'm scared of dead zones, weird shadows, and just generally not being able to see well!
- GC thinks two lights in the bedroom/study (orange) are sufficient, I have four.
- GC thinks the three lights that run along the kitchen cabinet (purple) are sufficient. I want to add the two extra lights shouldering the island so that there isn't a 10' gap between the kitchen (purple) and living room (blue) lights and there's a nice evenness to the arrangement.
- GC hates the thought of three small pendants over the 6' island. I'd rather the look of 3 vs 2.
Some external advice would be most welcome on this day of Thanksgiving!!
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