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Lighting above a mantle, directing the light where I want it?

homebuyer23
10 years ago

Our contractor put in a 4" recessed eyeball light 36" across from the center of the fireplace. I wanted it to light up whatever was on the mantle/shelf. Instead where it hits is several inches UNDER the shelf. Of course it still puts some light at the top just by way of being on but its not right, at night you can tell the light is hitting the wrong spot.

We tried of course to point the eyeball up higher but it wont go any higher.

Is there another type of light I can I install in the same housing that will give me the light more towards the top?

I have found wall wash & elbow trim kits, not sure if either of those would work?

I also guess we could move the eyeball closer but I don't want to deal with the hassle of that.

Thanks!