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Recessed lighting for family room

ksd51
14 years ago

My contractor has put in 6 inch recessed cans for my family room. We have a ceiling fan light as well. What is the best type of bulbs to use? We want a bright light, but natural looking. Contractor tried very bright bulbs, had almost a blue cast. It was too stark, and yet the ceiling was shadowed even with the ceiling fan light on. (Fan light is covered with plastic right now. Don't know how much difference it makes with the plastic on). Do not know if a ceiling is usually shadowed unless you have additional lighting ie: lamps on end tables. Would appreciate any recommendations. I do know that I do not want to use compact flourescent bulbs. Our walls are a very muted yellow. Did notice that without the very bright light the walls look almost gold. We would prefer if possible to retain the muted yellow without having the light too bright Any suggestions would be very helpful.

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