Twistedrx7 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Trying to determine the best placement of our can lights in the kitchen. We have 8 foot ceilings with 30" upper cabinets. Usual 19-20 inches from counter top to bottom of cabinet. I am looking to see what would be the best placement from the wall out. Right now i am thinking 24 inches which is an inch in from the tip of the light. Trying not to cast shadows and leave dark areas. Using Cooper 5" Halo lights not sure on bulb yet. Lights are approx 2 feet on center away from one another. See my house update thread for pictures of kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyster101 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 See my house update thread for pictures of kitchen. Post a link, too lazy to search around. I would encourage you to use LED lighting. They come with a trim ring and are = to a 65 watt. By the time you buy bulbs and trim, you are at ~$15-$20 anyway, my LED was $25 at Depot. Plus they don't get really hot like a incandescent and no warm up like a compact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 tl;dr no 42" cabinets no care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedrx7 Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 tl;dr no 42" cabinets no care shove it plan is to put 10inch boxes above those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedrx7 Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Post a link, too lazy to search around. I would encourage you to use LED lighting. They come with a trim ring and are = to a 65 watt. By the time you buy bulbs and trim, you are at ~$15-$20 anyway, my LED was $25 at Depot. Plus they don't get really hot like a incandescent and no warm up like a compact. i went ahead and just did it http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c168/twistedrx7/Mobile%20Uploads/0902021912.jpg Now to get the wiring going. Hope to have lights ready and done by Wednesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyster101 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Ahh, good luck. I agree with the 42" mainly because I am 6'4" and hate fake ivy or bottles on top of cabinets. What does one do with that space? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedrx7 Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Ahh, good luck. I agree with the 42" mainly because I am 6'4" and hate fake ivy or bottles on top of cabinets. What does one do with that space? hide the good beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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