For large rooms use 6 inch bulbs.
Pot light spacing from wall.
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.
As long as the lights reflect on the wall at the appropriate distance they will make the room seem brighter and larger.
For accent lighting space recessed or track fixtures so their light hits the wall at about 30 degrees.
4 inch bulbs should be 4 feet apart 5 inch bulbs should be 5 feet apart and 6 inch bulbs 6 feet.
Figure out the.
Sketch a room plan step 3.
Determine your lighting application step 2.
Measure the room s length if you haven t already measure the length of the room where you ll install your pot.
Tape measures step 1.
Divide this distance by 4 to obtain the distance from the wall to the first light unit.
You must be careful to avoid creating shadows in any corner as this will have the visual effect of lowering the ceiling.
Determine the starting point for this step you ll have to decide whether or not you want to emphasize a.
Determine the distance from the ceiling down to the surface you wish to light ie.
Make sure to place recessed lights approximately three feet away from the wall.
For general lighting use 5 inch bulbs.
Create a lighting layout floor plan step 1.