In most homes that means that lights will be roughly 25 inches from the wall.
Recess light from the wall.
The number of the recessed light fixtures in a single row for that length.
The length of the area to be illuminated.
For this final purpose proper placement of a can light is necessary for a visually pleasing appearance.
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If your fixtures are fixed they should be placed a bit closer to the wall.
Recessed cans could be placed at just 18 inches from the wall moving them much closer to the upper cabinets.
Can lights also known as recessed lights are used for many different purposes including lighting entryways and hallways providing task lighting in the kitchen and spotlighting a picture on the wall.
If you plan to illuminate an entire wall or accent particular architectural features or pieces of art the rule of thumb is to place your recessed light fixtures between 1 5 feet and 3 feet from the wall.
However some designers prefer that the recessed lighting be closer to the upper cabinets.
Recessed lighting layout requires planning to ensure your final result will be a well lit room that is useful comfortable and has the right ambience.
Divide the length of the row by the number of lights in that row you will get the space between the lights.