Recessed lights advice
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Anonymous
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I am working on a basement renovation and initially thought of not installing any ceiling/recessed lights. The space has an open kitchenette. I don’t have a plan for it yet and cannot make my mind about whether I will have wall/tall cabinets, so I am thinking of installing recessed lights there.
Now I do want flexibility regarding color temperature and CRI. I also don’t trust too much integrated led bulbs (don’t want to have to replace entire fixture when they die) so I am thinking of installing recessed lights with separate bulbs. Do you have any advice or any model you like? |
Anonymous
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We have recessed lights (unsure of the model) that can be changed in warmth. I like the yellowest setting.
They are flush with the ceiling and look really great. Highly recommend a dimmer, though. Get the adjustable warmth light (they are at Home Depot). |
Anonymous
| We use "GE Reveal" bulbs. They have a lower color temperature, but the color spectrum is adjusted somewhat so that white still looks white (instead of yellow). |
Anonymous
| LED has made recessed lighting much less appealing. |
Anonymous
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OP here. I bought these in the end.
Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing. I like that I can select the color temperature, and CRI is 90, which is excellent in theory.. I hope I will like them. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-6-in-Adjustable-CCT-Integrated-LED-Recessed-Light-Trim-with-Night-Light-670-Lumens-Dimmable-Kitchen-Bathroom-8-Pack-53804101-8PK/308959171 |
Anonymous
| My electrician said it's very difficult now to get the old recessed fixtures with changeable bulbs, plus price gone way up. You'll be fine with the integrated LEDs, they're much better quality now than just a few years ago. |
Anonymous
| I noticed this example of how not to do recessed lighting. The kitchen ones are particularly bad. https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/247-Rock-Creek-Church-Rd-NW-20011/home/10065034 |
Anonymous
| I have read that truly recessed fixtures, where the light source is a few inches into the ceiling are better on the eyes and to prevent or minimize glare. |
Anonymous
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Sure but they're going to be a lot more $$$ now than the puck lights.
OP i would do the directional ones and point them at the walls instead of down on the top of your head. |