One thing to consider if you're keeping the fan is that having lights above it tends to produce weird shadows, especially while it's on.
One thing to consider if you're keeping the fan is that having lights above it tends to produce weird shadows, especially while it's on.
Google wire raceway channels.
In reply to codrus (Forum Supporter) :
the room is big enough to have the lights far enough away from the fan
In reply to VolvoHeretic (Forum Supporter) :
Raceway channels on the ceiling? absolutely not. I want the wires inside the ceiling.
In reply to lnlogauge :
well, if you're OK with cutting into the drywall, my recommendation is to cut holes big enough that you can see into them and get your arm(s) into them. why build a ship in a bottle when you can build it in a bucket? or something like that.
Would perimeter light around the room concealed by molding's get the job done?
In reply to AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) :
I think you're right. Its nice having people confirm your thoughts though, so thanks for that.
Karacticus said:Would perimeter light around the room concealed by molding's get the job done?
i almost did that in my family room. rope lights behind a crown molding that's a couple inches lower than the ceiling. instead, i cut access holes in the ceiling drywall (no access from above) and installed can lights. where i had to cross a joist, i centered the access hole on the joist, then used an auger bit to drill through the joist and poked the romex through the holes. angle the holes in opposite directions on adjacent joists so the wire will pull easy.
Back in the day I had very good results with a 500-watt halogen torchiere floor lamp in the living room of an apartment. It would bounce light off the ceiling and produced a very acceptable level of lighting and had the benefit of a dimmer switch. Two such lamps would likely throw plenty of light and provide the additional benefit of auxiliary heat in the cooler seasons.
Unfortunately, I see that the climate nazis have caused such lamps to be hard to find. Sad, really. Probably have to buy used, or wire your own, as I see the bulbs are still available. Be advised that these produce an impressive amount of heat.
Go ahead and cut strips out of the drywall. I cut out a 6" strip of drywall to replace a ceiling light and install a ceiling fan w/ lights and run 3 wire romex in order to have a separate switch for the lights, it's not that hard. Remember, can lights only illuminate the floor and it might not be as bright as you might hope. Lots of people with can lights add wall sconces or regular table lamps to add light in the middle.
Take pictures.
1988RedT2 said:Back in the day I had very good results with a 500-watt halogen torchiere floor lamp in the living room of an apartment. It would bounce light off the ceiling and produced a very acceptable level of lighting and had the benefit of a dimmer switch. Two such lamps would likely throw plenty of light and provide the additional benefit of auxiliary heat in the cooler seasons.
Unfortunately, I see that the climate nazis have caused such lamps to be hard to find. Sad, really. Probably have to buy used, or wire your own, as I see the bulbs are still available. Be advised that these produce an impressive amount of heat.
I also remember these kinds of lights smoking out the house when a moth got into one!
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