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Basement lighting


Here are some tips to help you get the most from your basement lighting.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Create different zones of lighting. This way you can have the lights dim in the TV area, but have brighter lighting in other areas for cards, games, etc.

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