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the kitchen is clean and ready for us to use

When planning your lighting in a new space, recessed lighting is always a solid option to ensure your space is getting enough light. Kitchens, for example, require more lighting versus other areas inside your home. We’ve created a guide to help you think through how to place your recessed lighting correctly in your home. Kitchen Kitchens need to provide a lot of light for your work space, and in here, it’s ok to have extra lighting. You want to make sure you are properly placing your…

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a kitchen with white cabinets and wood flooring that says basic tips to lighting your kitchen correctly

This post gives basic tips to lighting your kitchen correctly. Offering up good examples of the wrong way and the right way to achieving correct lighting. #lighting #kitchen #kitchenlighting #DIY

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a large kitchen with white cabinets and black counter tops

We are currently under construction in our new home. I would like advice on where to place the recessed lighting in the kitchen. The photos show where the recessed lights are currently located. The pendants were installed after the recessed lights were installed & it is obvious the right recesse...

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a kitchen with wooden cabinets and white lettering that says how to place recessed lighting in a kitchen

It’s incredibly inconvenient when you’re trying to work in your kitchen, and there isn’t enough light. Whether you’re chopping vegetables or scrubbing pots, you want to be able to see what you’re doing. This is why optimizing your kitchen lighting is essential. Recessed lighting is a popular choice, but how exactly should you place the […]

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a kitchen with the words best kitchen lighting to illuminate your space for an easy cooking experience

If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking and entertaining, you know how important it is to have good kitchen lighting. Having the best kitchen lighting can significantly impact your cooking and dining experience.

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an open kitchen with the words how to update recess lights to save money and look new

A super easy-to-follow tutorial showing how to convert recessed lights to LED - no tools or wiring required and takes only minutes!

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two people standing on the floor with white plates in front of them and one person holding a black sign that says, 4 inch vs 6 - inch what's the best choice?

If you're removing your popcorn ceilings, you should consider installing recessed lighting too. But which contractor should go first?

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a bedroom with the words common home lighting makes

7 Common Home Lighting Mistakes. If the lighting in your home feels “off,” try looking for these common errors.

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a kitchen with white cabinets and marble counter tops

How to change a recessed can light into a pendant light with no remodeling. Switch out a can light for a beautiful pendant or chandelier light in just minutes with no remodeling!

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the kitchen is clean and ready to be used as a living room or dining area

We help you to calculate how much light is needed in a room [2018]. We discuss the differences between incandescent, LED, halogen & CFL bulbs and we educate you on Watts, Lumens and Kelvins so that you are well equipped for your next lighting trip.

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a white light with the words, a better alternative to recessed can lights

Many people have recessed can lights, sometimes called pot lights, in their home. They have been around since the 1950's and are loved for their ability to provide light while staying somewhat inconspicuous. There are some drawbacks though - they require room in the ceiling (which is not always available) and they are notorious for leaking air (which is not good for energy efficiency). Luckily, there is now a better alternative to recessed can lights.

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a diagram showing the height and direction of a light bulb in an area with different lighting sources

All illustrations: Doug WalterFor too many years, the advice about kitchen lighting given by people who should know better has been to place the can lights out in the aisles of...

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before and after shot of a house with carpeted hallway, stairs and white door

Electrical work seems scary for any weekend DIY-er. It's inherently daunting, because it's not a project that many of us know much about or even want to tackle. However, once you learn how to plan

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a kitchen with white cabinets and an orange sign over the sink that says how to space pot lights in 7 steps

Choosing the best recessed lights layout requires some math and measurement. Learn how to design the best pot lights spacing for your home with our guide.

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a kitchen with an island and lots of counter space in front of the stove top

Sharing our favorite recessed lighting options plus some alternative flush mount and semi-flush mount options if recessed isn't for you.

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