![]() ![]() In this case you can just place the light as close to the ideal location as possible. There may be something in the ceiling like framing or an air duct that prevents you from installing a light there. The optimal aiming angle to minimize glare is 3 0-degrees from the ceiling, so that will be the starting point.ĭon’t worry if the light cannot be placed at exactly 30-degrees. This will be the distance between the rest of the lights in that row.Ĭalculating Placement for Accent LightingĪccent lighting is somewhat of a broad term, so I’d like to clarify that this formula is specifically for calculating the placement of recessed lights that use adjustable trims for the purpose of highlighting a painting or object on the wall. Double (2x) your answer from the previous step and write down your answer.This will be the distance from the wall to your first light in that row. Divide the width of the area by twice (2x) the number of lights to be placed in that row and write down your answer.Now do the same for the width of the area: Measure the width of the area and write down your answer.So remember, the distance between your lights is always twice (2x) the distance from the wall to the first light. This will be the distance between the rest of the lights in that row. Divide the length of the area by twice (2x) the number of lights to be placed in that row and write down your answer.Measure the length of the area and write down your answer.Determine the desired “area” that is to be illuminated (It may be the whole room, a section of a larger room, or a work surface).Note: Before you can calculate the placement, you need to know the layout for your lights.Ĭalculating Placement for General and Task Lighting This formula, combined with the number of lights, the layout, and the dimensions of the room or surface, is what’s used to calculate the placement of recessed lighting in the ceiling. The formula for spacing recessed lights is the distance between the lights is always double what it is at the ends. In this post, I’ll explain how to manually calculate the placement for your lights, and then give you a calculator that does it all for you! ![]() Recessed lighting placement in the ceiling is calculated based on the surface, object, or area to be illuminated.
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