Lighting help with Kitchen needed

12 years ago

We've got our cabinet layout set and are working on the lighting now. I've read a few of the threads on this board and realize i need approx 35 lumens per square foot for general lighting.

Our approx sq feet is 171 * 35 lumens = 5985 lumens

We already purchased the Eco-Smart CREE 6" LED downlights from Home Depot when they were on sale last week for $30 (still available btw at some locations for that price!).

5985/575 lumens (6" downlight)= 10 lights

Here is a rough sketch of the layout I came up with. I'm not sure if it's too much? Should I be using the pendants in the equation or should I just use the downlights and consider the pendants additional lighting? Also, should we have another pendant over the sink or is it ok to have one of the downlights over the sink?

Symbols

yellow circle = 6" LED downlights

green circle = pendant light over the peninsula

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Comments (3)

David
12 years ago
Yes, the output from the pendents can be counted towards the light total.
krkahn
Original Author
12 years ago
@davidtay - thanks. Do you think i should go to 2 pendants or does that really depend on the size of the pendant?

Also, there is a little less than 3' between the row of downlights in front of the range and the row where the fridge / sink is...i was trying to line them up with the fridge / sink. Do I need to do that or could i space them further out.

Which one of these is better?

Option 1
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Option 2
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David
12 years ago
Option 2 seems a little more regular but still a little strange.

A light in the center of the room isn't all that necessary. The final layout is determined by whatever obstructions exist above the ceiling board.

The number of pendants depends on your style as much as the intended purpose. I would use 2 if A19 sized bulbs are selected.