KITCHEN
Choose 4- or 5-inch lights to illuminate meal preparation and clean up properly.
The kitchen needs high ambient light, so pick 700 to 1200 lumens per light, with a 2700K to 3000K color temperature. Use a 3-inch to 4-inch trim and a narrow beam spread to help see recipes and assist with cooking and meal prep.
DINING ROOM
Lights can act as a mood-enhancer. Use dimmer control to set the ambiance to your desired level.
The dining room typically requires modern ambient light levels, so you’ll want to use 600 to 1000 lumens per light, with 2700K to 3000K and a 2-inch to 4-inch trim.
BATHROOM
Make sure your lighting is wet listed, meaning they’re able to function in wet or moist environments.
In the bathroom, you’ll need high ambient lighting. Choose 700 to 1200 lumens per light, with a 2700K to 3000K color temperature and 2-inch to 3.5-inch trims. Make sure trims are suitable for wet locations.
LIVING ROOM
Eyelid recessed lights can highlight art or photographs of the family
In the living room, it’s ideal to use 2-inch and 3-inch trims and 400 to 800 lumens per light. Aim for 2700K to 3000K color temperature. Leave 3 feet to 4 feet between each light.
AMBIENT/GENERAL LIGHTING
Useful for brightening up a room that heavily trafficked, like a kitchen or living area.
ACCENT/SPOT LIGHTING
Used for drawing attention to art, a mantle, or anything else you want highlighted. Spotlight your item at 30 degrees to reduce glare.
WALL WASHING
If you place your recessed lighting near a wall, it’s a less harsh way of directing light, as opposed to using direct downlights.
