Adding recessed lighting is a contemporary lighting method that is both aesthetic and practical, particularly with its diverse uses ranging from ambient living areas to functional workspaces. However, it can be difficult to choose the right number and spacing of your recessed spotlights. Here you will find the clever tool we have designed to help you calculate the quantity of spots needed as well as their spacing. Let's first look at some essential features that you need to consider before starting the installation of your recessed spotlights.
1 LUMENS
The number of lumens, or luminous flux of the recessed fixture largely determines the brightness of your room. The light intensity of your room depends on two factors: the use made of the room and the atmosphere you wish to produce. For example, if you have a home office, you will want it to be well lit. However, you will prefer more diffused light for a bedroom. That said, the use of the room is not the only factor in determining the light output of your recessed spotlight.
3 QUANTITY OF LIGHT
Your next step is to calculate how much light you need. To do this, you need to take a few things into account. In which room do you want to install your recessed spotlights? In general, bedrooms require fewer lights per square footage than living rooms or hallways. Likewise, kitchens and bathrooms need more lights than living rooms and hallways. Of course, the size of the room you want to light also plays a major role in determining how many lights you'll need. This may seem obvious, but it should be noted that larger rooms require a greater number of lights. So the next step is to measure the length and width of your room.
2 CEILING HEIGHT
The height of your ceiling also plays an important role in the Lumens generated by a light. Higher ceilings require a higher luminous flux in order to generate a sufficiently lit ambiance. Knowing this, the first step in planning your recessed lighting is to measure the height of your ceiling.
4 SPACING EQUATION
A final word on the space between the wall and the first light spot: you must place the first spot at a distance of half the distance between two spots. For example, if the distance between two spots is 40” inches, the distance between the wall and the first spot must be 20” inches.