If you have ever watched HGTV’s show Bang For The Buck, then you know that the judges are usually pretty hard on people that install recessed lighting in their remodel jobs. There are specific uses for this type of fixture in a home, and precise preplanning is a necessity to prevent a lighting design disaster. Recessed lights should always be used in conjunction with other ancillary lighting, as it cannot illuminate every area of a room. The areas that do not receive light are called hot spots and can easily be filled in with table lamps, and decorative sconces.
One use for recessed trim lighting, that is not thought of normally, is for outdoor use under covered patios and backyard pavilions. The lights can be fitted to ceiling joists for an out of the way or hidden lighting resource when entertaining. As the sun starts to go down you can slowly turn up the lights with a dimmer switch ensuring that your guests have ample light. This type of light fixture can work well installed under the eaves of your home’s roof to surround your home in a blanket of light for safety purposes as well as security while you are sleeping.
Combing an old idea with new technology, such as LED lighting, will give you great luminance and lower energy costs. Moreover, LED recessed light fixtures can last from twenty-five thousand to twenty-eight thousand hours before replacement is necessary. Recessed flood lighting with incandescent bulbs create an enormous amount of heat and easily damage the materials that are installed near it. Prices for this new type of light fixture run in a range of about thirty dollars and up to the five hundred dollar range for each unit. They require much less maintenance than conventional lighting, and have much longer warranties.
Other uses for recessed trim lighting is to highlight walls with works of art on them, and individual pieces that are place throughout the room that you want your visitors attention drawn to. By using this with a combination of a dimmer switch, you can set a very warm and comfortable mood for your visitors that will put them at ease while they in your home. You may want to hire a lighting consultant to come out and access your needs and wants about having your lighting recessed before going down to the Home Depot and loading up on supplies. The installation and proper placement of these lighting fixtures are not for the amateur home repairman.
Sat, Apr 10, 2010
Indoor Lighting