Anonymous wrote:I have no idea what harsh light is. Are the photons sharper or something? I have sconces and find them mostly useless.

Anyway, put as many recessed in as you can now, don't cheap out when you have the opportunity.

Lights give off light in different parts of the visible light spectrum. It's why some folks liked their old incandescent bulbs over the early CFLs, for instance. The lower the "temperature" of the light, the warmer it appears. Stores often have brilliant, high temperature lights to make things visually "pop."

https://www.larsonelectronics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ct121217.jpg

Be choosy about the style. A ceiling full of 6" recessed lights will look really dated.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We did both in several rooms - recessed lighting and a center light. You can pick what lights you want to use depending on the situation.

I think the center lights alone can be very shadowy and plenty of situations you want better light.

This. I also have both in every room and use different combinations for different needs. Why not have the option?

+1

having options >>> regret