Hello to all,
What options would you recomend for basement lighting? Can can light be used effectively? I figure I’d like to have a spot for the kids to play.
Thanks KaiserRoo
Hello to all,
What options would you recomend for basement lighting? Can can light be used effectively? I figure I’d like to have a spot for the kids to play.
Thanks KaiserRoo
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For now and in the future-kids grow up.
Have used 2x2 troffers and cans in drop ceiling. With thought toward switching-gives you low light, mood light (dimmers on the cans) and full light-cleanup and play.
Add some table lamps/sconces and you've got it covered.
Remember, no real borrowed daylight so electric is just about it.
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Basements, where ceilings are typically lower, is the only place I use can lighting.
Depending on how low the ceiling actually is, will determine how many cans you will need.
J. D. Reynolds
Home Improvements
We mostly use recessed lighting with accent lighting depending on layout/room design.
Cans plus 2 x 2 troffers work well. Switched seperately. However, you gotta lay out your ceiling tile pattern first before your locate those lights. That pattern has to be compatible with the usage areas you have factored in.
I've had to turn the grid on a 45 degree angle and slide it a bit one way or another to center and/or properly direct certain fixtures and vents.