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| Hello, I am attempting to layout recessed lighting for my Family Room, but am running into problems because the room is not square/rectangular. The fireplace is on a diagonal in one "corner" of the room. There is a ceiling fan with light kit in the center(ish) of the room, so the recessed lights would presumably be around the perimeter to put more light on the sofas. I plan on using Ecosmart CR6 LED bulbs. Thanks in advance, any advice is appreciated! |
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| Probably no more than 6 will be necessary (if symmetry is necessary). The lighting requirement is less than a kitchen and the fireplace side could be left unlit. There is quite a bit of information in the LED recessed can guide for the kitchen thread. |
Here is a link that might be useful: LED recessed discussion
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- Posted by speedytahiti (My Page) on Sun, Feb 24, 13 at 13:36
| Thanks Davidtay! I definitely would prefer if the layout was symmetrical, but that's the concept I'm having trouble grasping with the diagonal wall (fireplace). I would also, if possible, like to incorporate a 4" gimbal spot over the fireplace to accentuate a framed picture. I have read through a majority of your LED recessed lighting discussion, and have found it quite helpful in determining my lighting requirements for our kitchen. |
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| A picture light might provide better and more uniform lighting for the picture than a 4" gimbal. You could treat the space like a 13' x 11' 7" area to be lit and place the lights accordingly. |
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| The ceiling fan isn't centered in the room?? |
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