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Brighten Any Room with the Right Light

One lighting fixture does not fit all. Understand your options when it comes to illuminating rooms.

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General Lighting

General lighting is used to cast a comfortable level of brightness throughout the kitchen. It is best achieved with a mix of sources, such as a central ceiling-mounted fixture and recessed spotlights around the perimeter. Dark-color kitchens need more general lighting than bright-color rooms.

To achieve adequate light levels using recessed can lights, allow one for every 20 to 25 square feet.


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