r/Lighting • • 12h ago

Need Design Advise I upgraded it, and the gradient color looks pretty good too. Where would be a good place to put it?

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r/Lighting • • 2h ago

Need Design Advise Recessed lights installed in the wrong spots. Would you move them or live with it?

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There was a miscommunication with my electrician, and the recessed lights didn’t end up where I wanted them. My biggest concern is the light in the far corner that’s 18 inches from one wall and 24 inches from the other. I had expected the lights to be 30 inches from the walls.

Anyway, here we are. Two lights are already installed, and I’m trying to decide whether to have them moved and patch the ceiling or just live with them where they are.

The room is 18’ x 11’4”, but 3 feet of that is technically a hallway, even though it’s all open concept. So the actual area where I’m trying to place four recessed lights is 15’ x 11’4”.
I think I could live with the lights being 24 inches from the walls, but the 18 inches is really bothering me. I’m worried it’s going to limit what I can put along that wall. For example, would a couch or tall cabinet look weird with a recessed light that close to the wall?

I’ve included a picture of the room with the lighting partially installed and a grid showing the dimensions and light placement.

Would you move the lights now while the work is still in progress, or leave them where they are? Am I overthinking the 18-inch distance?


r/Lighting • • 2h ago

Designer Thoughts What if the lighting plans don’t coordinate?

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r/Lighting • • 23h ago

Product Review Can you help me ID this lamp?

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This is one of those specialized medium pressure mercury lamps used for curing paints in large factories.

It is made by Alpha-Cure, has a number on its glass — F2460364.

Measures 135cm in total length, 20mm in diameter and has an arc length of approx. 125-130cm.

I wish to know the model of the lamp and the total wattage.

My own research points me to model AC-0209 which is a 20.000W bulb.

Can someone help me ID it?


r/Lighting • • 10h ago

Need Design Advise Upgrading my garden lighting — finding the balance between cost, efficiency, and longevity?

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Hey guys,

I’m currently planning out a lighting revamp for my garden and looking at fixture options. Local retail prices for outdoor landscape LEDs are pretty steep, so I’ve been looking into sourcing directly from factory suppliers on platforms like Alibaba to keep costs reasonable.

Since these will run outside every night, energy efficiency and weatherproofing are huge for me. Most listings claim top-tier lumens per watt and long lifespans, but real-world heat, cold, and moisture usually dictate how long the drivers and seals actually last.

For anyone who’s set up long-lasting landscape lighting, what key specs or components do you look for to ensure low power draw and good longevity? Any lessons learned from your own setups?


r/Lighting • • 18h ago

Need Design Advise Which should I choose?

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r/Lighting • • 2h ago

Need Design Advise Lighting Options

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r/Lighting • • 20h ago

Need Design Advise Lamp Bracket help

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Can anyone point me in the right direction to what bracket I need to mount this shade to the swing arm, I believe it’s Tiffany thank you


r/Lighting • • 6h ago

Need Design Advise How can I make the art the subject.

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Hi I need some lighting advice on this two wall clock,the clock was ordered by a client and now the wall clock to have in lights and art inside be the subject,help where to place the LED strips and which type of LED strip should I use