Hello,
we have now been informed by the contractor that they will not be using prefabricated ceiling panels, but will instead cast the ceilings with in-situ concrete.
This makes it relatively easy to install conduits for recessed ceiling lights.
I find it quite difficult, though, to decide on the placement in advance.
Maybe you could share some photos of your lighting setups? I’m especially interested in the living room, dining room, and bathroom ; )
And if you can recommend specific spotlights, I would be grateful for any tips ; )
We also have an internal staircase that doesn’t get much natural light. Perhaps someone has ideas for that too ; )
we have now been informed by the contractor that they will not be using prefabricated ceiling panels, but will instead cast the ceilings with in-situ concrete.
This makes it relatively easy to install conduits for recessed ceiling lights.
I find it quite difficult, though, to decide on the placement in advance.
Maybe you could share some photos of your lighting setups? I’m especially interested in the living room, dining room, and bathroom ; )
And if you can recommend specific spotlights, I would be grateful for any tips ; )
We also have an internal staircase that doesn’t get much natural light. Perhaps someone has ideas for that too ; )
S
Sebastian7911 Jul 2016 13:46In the living and dining area, I would use none or very few recessed lights – they are not cozy at all.
In the kitchen, for just under 17 m² (183 sq ft), we installed 11 recessed lights (plus two in the range hood), and that is enough – any fewer would not have been sufficient.
Only the hallways and bathrooms have recessed lights otherwise – the rest are wall and ceiling fixtures, and one floor lamp.
In the kitchen, for just under 17 m² (183 sq ft), we installed 11 recessed lights (plus two in the range hood), and that is enough – any fewer would not have been sufficient.
Only the hallways and bathrooms have recessed lights otherwise – the rest are wall and ceiling fixtures, and one floor lamp.
Jecca schrieb:
Well, that’s a statement you can actually work with.But please still take it with caution. This is just the conclusion I drew from various discussions. I’m curious myself whether it will actually turn out well in the end.
Jecca schrieb:
Is the lighting over the kitchen countertop enough then?Two electricians marked possible spot light arrangements on our floor plan as suggestions, and both drew 8 lights in an L-shape along the kitchen. The room is open to the dining area and measures 9 sqm (100 sq ft), the mentioned 3 x 3 meters (10 x 10 feet). So I assume the lighting will be sufficient. But I won’t know for sure until I see the result.
Sebastian79 schrieb:
In the living and dining area, I would use no or very few spotlights – they aren’t very cozy.Why exactly do you find them not cozy?
There are different light colors and intensities, so maybe that should also be taken into account?
We are planning 4 switching options:
- the right 2 rows = living area
- the left 2 rows = dining area
- outer ring
- inner ring
The whole system will be dimmable (which requires bulbs suitable for dimming). Hopefully, one of these settings will create a cozy atmosphere.
S
Sebastian7911 Jul 2016 13:54Spotlights simply don’t create a cozy atmosphere – any lighting designer will tell you that. Spotlights are more for accent lighting, or for hallways and bathrooms where functional light is needed. For example, in the ground floor and basement corridors plus the utility room, we installed round LED panels – similar to spotlights, but they diffuse the light more evenly.
I have a lot of dimmable lights as well, but you have to actually use them. For instance, I can dim the lights in the corridors (including the wall lighting) – although to be honest, I’m not quite sure why.
I have a lot of dimmable lights as well, but you have to actually use them. For instance, I can dim the lights in the corridors (including the wall lighting) – although to be honest, I’m not quite sure why.
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daniels8711 Jul 2016 14:23It probably also depends somewhat on the interior style. Personally, I find spotlights rather uncomfortable. We only have three in the bathroom: above the washbasins and in the shower. For me, lamps remain essential decorative elements.
We originally planned to install spotlights in the kitchen, hallways, and cloakroom, but ultimately decided against it.
What I would be interested to know is: How much did you pay for a spotlight? Including installation, wiring, and light bulbs?
We originally planned to install spotlights in the kitchen, hallways, and cloakroom, but ultimately decided against it.
What I would be interested to know is: How much did you pay for a spotlight? Including installation, wiring, and light bulbs?
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