Living Room Recessed Lighting Layout

A common rule of thumb is to divide the ceiling height by 2. For an 8ft ceiling, space lights about 4ft apart.

For even illumination, place the first row of lights at a distance equal to half the spacing between lights. If lights are 6ft apart, place them 3ft from the wall.

Living rooms typically need 20-30 lumens per sq ft. Kitchens and workspaces need more, typically 30-50 lumens per sq ft.