How Do You Choose Recessed Lighting For A Hallway?
Recessed lighting often is less harsh and intrusive than traditional lighting fixtures. The lights are placed inside a portion of the ceiling, with a small border placed around the edges to prevent the light from falling. Before you choose recessed lighting for a hallway, decide why you want it. Decide if you want general lighting or want to highlight a specific place in a room–such as the location of a painting or a fireplace. Measure the size of the room or space to determine the size of your lights and the number of lights you need. The larger the room, the more lighting you need. Most recessed lighting have 4 to 6 inches between one another. Determine how you want to light the space. If you plan to use the recessed lighting in place of overhead lights, hang those lights along the ceiling. If you’re using the lights to highlight a specific piece, place lights on the sides or walls of the room to provide angled lighting. Pick the size of the lighting. Recessed lighting comes in thre