I've been watching your lighting videos tonight and I believe you have saved me from making some very big mistakes with recessed lights!!! THANK YOU!!!
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa you are amazing!!! Thank you!!! I definitely have some questions :). Give me a sec…, just cooking dinner in my shadowy old kitchen!!!
I'm in the midst of a complete kitchen reno and I've spent a lot of time looking at lighting videos over the past 18 months. This video is the most common sense, pragmatic, and clearly explained video I've seen. Well done and many thanks!!
Hi, informative video. Pls, could you share specific details on dimmable LED? Also, when you plan your recessed lighting on CADD, shouldn't the recessed lighting be symmetrical?
Love your videos (and your home too)! I found you from a FB Custom Home Builder group and just in time too! We are just finalizing our plans, and it's our first time building a new home and our forever home! Thank you!!
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa Thanks for this additional resource! I used to plan lighting for museum exhibitions- usually much of an even wash with intentional highlighted areas, and I use a similar approach for much of the house, but being new to planning for kitchens your content is SUPER helpful!!!
That would depend on the type of housing, size and the bulb spread. You generally want those lights to hit the counter below so 18”, 6” off the cabinets. But check your space!
Many thanks! I'd really been looking for this info. I'd been getting a "grid" pushed at me and I knew it didn't fit. Now I only need to discover just how much light change my slanted ceiling is going to make for my light distribution. My ceiling runs from 8 ft (over the sink) to 14 ft on the far side. That six foot change is going to raise heck with with how much light reaches the work areas.
There's a large window on the short wall and high windows on the tall wall so yeah overhead lighting, recessed or not, is the only real alternative. @@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa
The taller wall is backed up against the livingroom, it has an 8 ft wall topped by 6 ft of upper wall with windows. It's a very modern and unusual roof style. I love it but it's a bit hard to figure out lighting for. The 8 ft wall has a huge view window overlooking a valley. Great natural light during the day but night or cloudy days are going to need a lot of extra lighting. Strange, Half of my reply seems to have vanished. Hope this doesn't duplicate, it's pretty much impossible to put in sconces or wall lights or under cabinet lights so it's overhead, whether cans or suspended. I'm putting in pendants in the middle over the island. It's hard work but I'm loving the challenge! @@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa
Love your videos, I noticed you don’t really give exact recommendations. Can you give a recommendation on a good midrange recessed light that is trim less and needs to light up the general spaces of the house, we have an open plan and ceiling heights of 13/14’ and bedrooms are 11”. Thank you so so much!
With those ceiling heights, you need good lights to reach all the way down. Dals and WAC have ones with a trim less can. You need to watch the lumens output and the beam spread to keep from glowing disks overtaking your great ceiling height. Mid range is subjective based on your budget. But you need to err on the higher end of that mid range with that height! And smaller, if possible💰
Light the ceiling! Up lights, paint the ceiling the same as the walls and ceiling lights that have little to no profile (almost flush). Light the walls as well to 'push them out'
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa ok so then in this case, maybe those flush wafer lights will work here. And then some sconces that throw lighting up, and maybe a nice floor lamp or two?
One other curveball for you. Not only do I have low ceilings, but they have a slope to them. Nothing crazy, but a slight slope. So I was thinking gimbals so that I can direct the light down instead of at a slight angle into the center of the room. So are there gimbals WITH baffles to reduce glare? Lol
It seems like you don't like the wafer style lights. But with my house, I only have 5 inches of space in the void above the ceiling, so they can actually fit vs a can. Would you always recommend at least something with a baffle?
When you can, a can is better. 🤪BUT, I recognize the world and contractors don't always create the perfect space! The wafer lights are a great solution. They are inexpensive (don't go the cheap, spelled wrong in the description kind though) Stick with reputable lighting brands, and the functionality is good. The longevity, no one knows...Just gotta know their limitations, they will not do the job of a recessed can. Several wafer lighting companies offer the slightest baffle and I'm going to ask my lighting specialist about the performance. Here's one I found that a client I'm working with has chosen, (NOT an ENDORSEMENT ) www.acuitybrands.com/products/detail/1744064/juno/contractor-select-switchable-white-regressed-wafer-canless-downlight/5cct-switchable-2700k-3000k-3500k-4000k-5000k---4-6-regressed-wafer-led-downlight
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa awesome recommendation, thank you! I did wafers in my studio and didn't know the whole glare thing. Luckily the ceilings in the studio are super high, so the glare isn't really noticeable since it's so high up. But with the low ceilings, u can't miss it. Baffle for the win.
I'm going to build a smallish home and was thinking of only using recessed lighting. The house will be open-plan. Do I need lights that hang down from the ceiling?
It’s your house so if you feel like you need them or don’t, that’s your call. But 🤣 you need different sources /layers to make the most of your lighting!
Think about where you’ll be working, sink, counters, in front of pantry, fridge, range. Then add some ambient light to get in and out of the room and an accent like under cabinet for extra task and a little atmosphere! 🕯️
Ever completely eliminated recessed lights? If we have an alternative approach to light up the working area with wall lights, I would like to get rid of the upside down golf ball holes
There’s tons of ways to achieve a great lighting plan without a single 🧀. Recessed channels flush to the wall for a wash, lamps, spots, sconces, pendants, chandeliers and ⬆️ lighting. You can do it!💪
Dear Liz - I just visited the apartment I am having my contractor renovate. His electrician installed a single recessed light in the middle of the ceiling of each room. Please call him to tell him everything does is wrong. Yes I am that phase of the renovation. Where do people get the idea to do that kind of thing? I think you should call him - not me. Thank you!
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@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa th-cam.com/video/kpEMKn4CGGI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=30LCYbLdC1gnIMKO can you help me think which layout is best with this kitchen 5 meters by 6 meters
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I've been watching your lighting videos tonight and I believe you have saved me from making some very big mistakes with recessed lights!!! THANK YOU!!!
Stay tuned. I’m working on a series of videos with lots of details. Let me know any questions and I’ll try to answer them in them!🙏
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa you are amazing!!! Thank you!!! I definitely have some questions :). Give me a sec…, just cooking dinner in my shadowy old kitchen!!!
🤣
I'm in the midst of a complete kitchen reno and I've spent a lot of time looking at lighting videos over the past 18 months. This video is the most common sense, pragmatic, and clearly explained video I've seen. Well done and many thanks!!
Thank you for the kind words! There’s plenty more where that came from. Here’s one, th-cam.com/video/qbZoZiZg6I4/w-d-xo.html
Needed this bc I’m literally going over this with my contractor today ha! Right on time
Glad it made it in time
Hi, informative video. Pls, could you share specific details on dimmable LED? Also, when you plan your recessed lighting on CADD, shouldn't the recessed lighting be symmetrical?
No symmetry! That’s for lazy contractors. What details are you looking for?💡
Love your videos (and your home too)! I found you from a FB Custom Home Builder group and just in time too! We are just finalizing our plans, and it's our first time building a new home and our forever home! Thank you!!
I love those fb groups. Inspiration galore, but I eventually get thrown out for posting a video🎥 to help 🤣😩
Thank you for this! Pretty sure you covered ALL the things!
I doubt that! Here’s a good one, th-cam.com/video/J1HxQfxmSvs/w-d-xo.html
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa Thanks for this additional resource! I used to plan lighting for museum exhibitions- usually much of an even wash with intentional highlighted areas, and I use a similar approach for much of the house, but being new to planning for kitchens your content is SUPER helpful!!!
@@solid5design I got kitchen stuff too 🤣
Good video!!
How many inches from the cabinet do you recommend having recessed lights in a galley style kitchen?
That would depend on the type of housing, size and the bulb spread. You generally want those lights to hit the counter below so 18”, 6” off the cabinets. But check your space!
Many thanks! I'd really been looking for this info. I'd been getting a "grid" pushed at me and I knew it didn't fit. Now I only need to discover just how much light change my slanted ceiling is going to make for my light distribution. My ceiling runs from 8 ft (over the sink) to 14 ft on the far side. That six foot change is going to raise heck with with how much light reaches the work areas.
Yes it is. Are the recessed cans the only alternative there?
There's a large window on the short wall and high windows on the tall wall so yeah overhead lighting, recessed or not, is the only real alternative. @@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa
The taller wall is backed up against the livingroom, it has an 8 ft wall topped by 6 ft of upper wall with windows. It's a very modern and unusual roof style. I love it but it's a bit hard to figure out lighting for. The 8 ft wall has a huge view window overlooking a valley. Great natural light during the day but night or cloudy days are going to need a lot of extra lighting. Strange, Half of my reply seems to have vanished. Hope this doesn't duplicate, it's pretty much impossible to put in sconces or wall lights or under cabinet lights so it's overhead, whether cans or suspended. I'm putting in pendants in the middle over the island. It's hard work but I'm loving the challenge! @@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa
What about hanging fixtures or mono spots? A trestle light or pendants?
Not sure what a mono spot is but I'll check it out. Trestle lights look neat. Maybe on the tall section.@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa
nailed the ending! never look at the yogurt ingredients. 😂
Love your videos, I noticed you don’t really give exact recommendations. Can you give a recommendation on a good midrange recessed light that is trim less and needs to light up the general spaces of the house, we have an open plan and ceiling heights of 13/14’ and bedrooms are 11”. Thank you so so much!
With those ceiling heights, you need good lights to reach all the way down. Dals and WAC have ones with a trim less can. You need to watch the lumens output and the beam spread to keep from glowing disks overtaking your great ceiling height. Mid range is subjective based on your budget. But you need to err on the higher end of that mid range with that height! And smaller, if possible💰
Any tips for general lighting design for homes with low ceilings?
Light the ceiling! Up lights, paint the ceiling the same as the walls and ceiling lights that have little to no profile (almost flush). Light the walls as well to 'push them out'
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa ok so then in this case, maybe those flush wafer lights will work here. And then some sconces that throw lighting up, and maybe a nice floor lamp or two?
One other curveball for you. Not only do I have low ceilings, but they have a slope to them. Nothing crazy, but a slight slope. So I was thinking gimbals so that I can direct the light down instead of at a slight angle into the center of the room. So are there gimbals WITH baffles to reduce glare? Lol
@@MasaMuneDenadoro now you’re thinking 🤔. That’s exactly the plan I’d go for!
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa ok so lights with a gimbal and baffle. I hope they exist.
It seems like you don't like the wafer style lights. But with my house, I only have 5 inches of space in the void above the ceiling, so they can actually fit vs a can. Would you always recommend at least something with a baffle?
When you can, a can is better. 🤪BUT, I recognize the world and contractors don't always create the perfect space! The wafer lights are a great solution. They are inexpensive (don't go the cheap, spelled wrong in the description kind though) Stick with reputable lighting brands, and the functionality is good. The longevity, no one knows...Just gotta know their limitations, they will not do the job of a recessed can. Several wafer lighting companies offer the slightest baffle and I'm going to ask my lighting specialist about the performance. Here's one I found that a client I'm working with has chosen, (NOT an ENDORSEMENT )
www.acuitybrands.com/products/detail/1744064/juno/contractor-select-switchable-white-regressed-wafer-canless-downlight/5cct-switchable-2700k-3000k-3500k-4000k-5000k---4-6-regressed-wafer-led-downlight
Smaller is better in a wafer light! 4" if you can find them. See my other comment!
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa awesome recommendation, thank you! I did wafers in my studio and didn't know the whole glare thing. Luckily the ceilings in the studio are super high, so the glare isn't really noticeable since it's so high up. But with the low ceilings, u can't miss it. Baffle for the win.
@@MasaMuneDenadoro I’m so proud!
I'm going to build a smallish home and was thinking of only using recessed lighting. The house will be open-plan. Do I need lights that hang down from the ceiling?
It’s your house so if you feel like you need them or don’t, that’s your call. But 🤣 you need different sources /layers to make the most of your lighting!
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa thank you will think and look closely at plans
I have a galley kitchen and clueless where to put the lights and what size to get.
Think about where you’ll be working, sink, counters, in front of pantry, fridge, range. Then add some ambient light to get in and out of the room and an accent like under cabinet for extra task and a little atmosphere! 🕯️
Ever completely eliminated recessed lights? If we have an alternative approach to light up the working area with wall lights, I would like to get rid of the upside down golf ball holes
There’s tons of ways to achieve a great lighting plan without a single 🧀. Recessed channels flush to the wall for a wash, lamps, spots, sconces, pendants, chandeliers and ⬆️ lighting. You can do it!💪
Dear Liz - I just visited the apartment I am having my contractor renovate. His electrician installed a single recessed light in the middle of the ceiling of each room. Please call him to tell him everything does is wrong. Yes I am that phase of the renovation. Where do people get the idea to do that kind of thing? I think you should call him - not me. Thank you!
Gimme his deets!😂
Have him change that out to a semi flush or pendant with a small drop from the ceiling.
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I replaced the canned lights with Razor lights, they are amazing! The electrician used a laser to map out the placement
Tell me more!
Awesome, thank you! After too many vids, this was going to be my last. I wouldn't have watched the rest if I had seen this one first.
Aww. 🙏 Any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa Thank you!
Great video
Glad you liked it! There’s plenty more so don’t be 🙈 go watch!🙏
May I see your red kitchen and dining please
It’s got cameos in some of my kitchen videos. th-cam.com/video/uT2aE0Sveog/w-d-xo.html
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa th-cam.com/video/kpEMKn4CGGI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=30LCYbLdC1gnIMKO can you help me think which layout is best with this kitchen 5 meters by 6 meters