Help reviewing lighting layout in new house


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Old 02-09-14, 09:15 AM
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Help reviewing lighting layout in new house

Hi everyone, I started a new house building thread in the electrical AC/DC forum but would like to reach out to the lighting experts and ask if my lighting layout is sufficient. I am open to any comments or suggestions good or bad! This is my rough drawing of both the main floor and second story. Main floor has 9 foot ceilings, second story has 8 foot. All recessed lights will be using the following 6" LED kits unless specified to be 4"
Specs
17 watts
CRI 80
840 lumen output
50,000 hour life,
Smooth dimming down to 5 percent with most dimmers
3000K color temperature
RoHS Compliant
UL Approved for damp locations
Can be used for T24
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Here are the plans.
Main Floor

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Again any input would be greatly appreciated, I plan on starting to hang boxes this week sometime and would like to make sure I have enough light!

Wes
 
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Old 02-09-14, 09:24 AM
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IMO the 4" are too small for general lighting.

In kitchens I normally use a 6" fixture with a baffle trim on 4' centers. I do think your kitchen has enough light.

In other rooms you can by using a 6" on a 6 to 8' center.

Look at additional switches for lights over the island and sink areas as well as any accent lights over a shelf or fireplace.
 
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Old 02-09-14, 09:33 AM
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The only 4" cans are in the Master shower, Accent in the dining room (over a buffet) and at the door going downstairs (which is a 8' ceiling there...) I can easily sway the one at the door going downstairs with a 6".

Sink pendant has its own switch, cabinets have under cabinet lights and light behind the crown molding as well. There will be a TV over the fireplace (Low modern fireplace and low mounted TV), I'd like to avoid light directly over it.

Thanks for the input!

EDIT I see now that i forgot to mention the LED's were all 6" (unless noted else wise) Sorry!
 
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Old 02-09-14, 02:16 PM
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Make sure you have the proper clearance for the fixtures in the closets as well as the proper types.

I do not see a hanging fixture shown in the dining room.

I like pendants over kitchen islands, but this is a personal choice.
 
 

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