Pot Light Spacing From Wall

For accent lighting space recessed or track fixtures so their light hits the wall at about 30 degrees.

Pot light spacing from wall.

Create a lighting layout floor plan step 1. Tape measures step 1. Determine the starting point for this step you ll have to decide whether or not you want to emphasize a. Figure out the.

4 inch bulbs should be 4 feet apart 5 inch bulbs should be 5 feet apart and 6 inch bulbs 6 feet. Measure the room s length if you haven t already measure the length of the room where you ll install your pot. For general lighting use 5 inch bulbs. Also the diameter of the bulb is consistent with how far the spacing should be.

Determine the distance from the ceiling down to the surface you wish to light ie. For large rooms use 6 inch bulbs. Typical spacing for ambient lighting with recessed lights is 6 to 7 1 2 feet for an 8 foot ceiling or 7 to 8 1 2 feet for a 9 foot ceiling. Sketch a room plan step 3.

The floor or a countertop. Spacing from the first row of lights to the wall is half this distance. As long as the lights reflect on the wall at the appropriate distance they will make the room seem brighter and larger. You must be careful to avoid creating shadows in any corner as this will have the visual effect of lowering the ceiling.