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| Basement lighting tips to help you get the most
from your basement lighting.
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- Since you probably won't have a great deal of natural light
in your basement, be sure to add plenty of light fixtures throughout.
- Although fluorescent lights used to be the way to go, most
people have moved away from them in favor of recessed 'can'
lighting. Use 6" cans for main lighting, and smaller ones
for accent lighting.
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Recessed cans & wall sconces are great options
for basement lighting.
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- Having your can lights 6' apart will create dramatic lighting
in a room, spacing them closer (4' for example) will wash the
room with light.
- To light paintings or other artwork, or even just to create
a dramatic effect, try the recessed lights you can 'aim' (eyeball)
near the walls.
- Consider wall sconces, or even rope lighting to add some flair
to your room.
- Be sure to include dimmers on most, if not all of your switches.
This allows you to brighten the room for general lighting, or
dim the lights for mood lighting. This is especially important
in your TV/home theater area. You'll want to watch in a dimly
lit room.
- Recessed lights under a soffit creates a splash of light on
the walls that can add ambiance to any room.
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Create a splash of light with recessed lighting under a soffit.
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