Recessed lights in kitchen

It’s incredibly inconvenient when you’re trying to work in your kitchen, and there isn’t enough light. Whether you’re chopping vegetables or scrubbing pots, you want to be able to see what you’re doing. This is why optimizing your kitchen lighting is essential. Recessed lighting is a popular choice, but how exactly should you place the […]

How to install recessed lights

Should Recessed Lighting Be Symmetrical? - Home Decor Bliss

Recessed lighting can be small circular fixtures or the recessed trim lighting.

We are currently under construction in our new home. I would like advice on where to place the recessed lighting in the kitchen. The photos show where the recessed lights are currently located. The pendants were installed after the recessed lights were installed & it is obvious the right recesse...

Recessed lighting - Narrow Kitchen

Recessed lights are used in most remodeling and new construction these days and the options are endless. When you get your lighting layout correct, the budget busting recessed can lights are just a part of the overall plan and I'll show you how!

Recessed lighting in Kitchen

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Recessed Kitchen Lighting – Appleton Renovations

Electrical work seems scary for any weekend DIY-er. It's inherently daunting, because it's not a project that many of us know much about or even want to tackle. However, once you learn how to plan

How to Install Recessed Lighting. Add can lights to your house with this easy tutorial.

Convert A Recessed Light To A Pendant Light

When planning your lighting in a new space, recessed lighting is always a solid option to ensure your space is getting enough light. Kitchens, for example, require more lighting versus other areas inside your home. We’ve created a guide to help you think through how to place your recessed lighting correctly in your home. Kitchen Kitchens need to provide a lot of light for your work space, and in here, it’s ok to have extra lighting. You want to make sure you are properly placing your…

In the fall of 2014, I was approaching the rough electrical stage of construction on a (hopefully) net-zero-energy “pretty good house” in the mountains northeast of Los Angeles. My goal for lighting was to specify fixtures to create attractive, properly lit spaces, with minimal impact to my air barrier.

Updated Kitchen Lighting

Most kitchens are woefully underlit. Lighting is often an afterthought, yet even when it’s carefully planned, designers and lighting experts often don’t agree on which lamps work...

Beautiful recessed lighting in dining room

How to install recessed lights

Many people have recessed can lights, sometimes called pot lights, in their home. They have been around since the 1950's and are loved for their ability to provide light while staying somewhat inconspicuous. There are some drawbacks though - they require room in the ceiling (which is not always available) and they are notorious for leaking air (which is not good for energy efficiency). Luckily, there is now a better alternative to recessed can lights.