The following formulas and rules of thumb are keys to getting your layout just right.
Recessed lighting layout attic.
Resist the temptation to place the lights according to objects in the room such as furniture.
General lighting bright even light pattern that illuminates overall room or area accent task lighting bright focused light to highlight a single small area.
The first step in planning your layout is to determine the purpose recessed lighting will serve in your desired installation area.
There are three main lighting layers that represent three different needs for lighting in an area or a room these lighting layers are general task and accent lighting.
The general lighting layout the purpose of general lighting is to provide even lighting throughout a room or area.
Recessed lighting layout should be based on the concept of lighting layering.
Taking stock of your ceiling height is important for a well lit room.
There are four main purposes for lighting.
If you were to follow this then lights for an 8 foot ceiling would be spaced 4 feet apart.
Lights for a 10 foot ceiling would be spaced 5 feet apart etc etc.
Lighting up a large area of wall calls for a different layout.
When it comes to spacing recessed lighting apart industry standard is to divide the ceiling height in half and then use that number as your spacing guide.
It can provide you a solid understanding of both the number of lights and how far apart to space them.