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How stylish do you need to be?
Can lights are highly desired for the currently fashionable appearance.
If you can go only a bit more utilitarian, you might consider LED strips, fed from your current ceiling light box. Maybe end to end or fed from surface-mounted wiremolds, even.
Perhaps no need to access the attic.
Electrician can extend the ceiling fan box down to allow tap-in for feeding the light strips.
I LIKE LED strips a lot. Great light. Very little power consumption.
All of our under-cabinet and top of cabinet lights in the kitchen are LED strips.
Actually, took a couple of old 4' fluorescent trays and wired 4' LEDs directly in, removing the ballasts.
Tons of light over my garage work bench. No ballast hum.
I replaced all the lights in the office with 4' LEDs. Didn't pull the ballasts, so I still have a very slight hum, but no fluorescent flicker at all.
How stylish do you need to be?
Can lights are highly desired for the currently fashionable appearance.
If you can go only a bit more utilitarian, you might consider LED strips, fed from your current ceiling light box. Maybe end to end or fed from surface-mounted wiremolds, even.
Perhaps no need to access the attic.
Electrician can extend the ceiling fan box down to allow tap-in for feeding the light strips.
I LIKE LED strips a lot. Great light. Very little power consumption.
All of our under-cabinet and top of cabinet lights in the kitchen are LED strips.
Actually, took a couple of old 4' fluorescent trays and wired 4' LEDs directly in, removing the ballasts.
Tons of light over my garage work bench. No ballast hum.
I replaced all the lights in the office with 4' LEDs. Didn't pull the ballasts, so I still have a very slight hum, but no fluorescent flicker at all.
We've used short LED strips in many areas - like the pantry, under cabinets, vanity, laundry room. Big practical difference for me, but I don't know how they would help on a 10 foot ceiling? Aren't they going to look pretty ugly? Maybe I'm not thinking of the product you are describing?
We've used short LED strips in many areas - like the pantry, under cabinets, vanity, laundry room. Big practical difference for me, but I don't know how they would help on a 10 foot ceiling? Aren't they going to look pretty ugly? Maybe I'm not thinking of the product you are describing?
Some are pretty sleek.
I would do that or can light LEDs.
Surface fixtures would save you money, but you would have to find them acceptable.
I don't really see others offering options that would throw as much light or achieve a nicer look.
Some are pretty sleek.
I would do that or can light LEDs.
Surface fixtures would save you money, but you would have to find them acceptable.
I don't really see others offering options that would throw as much light or achieve a nicer look.
Link please, Mr Mike? (Over 10+ years, I've learned to value your opinion on many topics. I don't always agree with you. Frequently, I don't get your humor; nevertheless, please point me in the right direction?
Whatever look you select, be sure to look at the Lumen output to judge the amount of light.
And, look at the color temperature rating, to see if the light the LED puts out is cooler or warmer. I refer a cooler light for office and task lighting. https://www.westinghouselighting.com...mperature.aspx
I have seen these circular LED contemporary chandeliers in a medical office and they were gorgeous. The 32" wide might be enough for a home office with a 10 foot ceiling, but there also a 43" wide one. They probably require attic access to install.
Later, I realized you wanted to keep the ceiling fan. The fandolier option might work if it would provide enough light. There are many styles available on Wayfair and Amazon. They seem much more attractive than can lights, to my thinking.
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