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[Rose429]

@Snowpuppy I want to do the exact same thing in the hall, kitchen and something to brighten my dark living room!!  I was wondering if this is done by a general contractor or an electrician. I just hope it will not be to expensive.

[Bri36]

[Bri36]

I've never seen lighting like this in the lower portion of the wall.   It's interesting though.  

I think you still need light from the ceiling.   

[pattypeep]

@Snowpuppy Yes, yes, and yes !!  We did that when we remodeled. I love the clean lines.

[Snowpuppy]

I don't think the cannisters/lightbulbs are pricey as they're a stock item at HD or Lowe's.  Wiring those baseboard lights would be pricey.

The expense would be an electrician running the wiring thru the ceiling/crawlspace or attic.  If you have hallway lighting, the basic wiring should be in place.  Adding dimmer switches shouldn't be pricey if they are replacing a current or toggle switch.

Some of the new lightbulbs are not 'dimmable'.  Knowing where and what you want to place first will save you and the electrician time and money.  Don't forget you'll have to patch/repaint the ceiling when done. If you can DIY this it will save you $

[queendiva]

Have/ had recessed lighting in the upstairs hallways in my past (newly built) and present (1970) homes. One hallway was very long, the other rather short.

Can't imagine anything else. 

[Abrowneyegirl]

[Snowpuppy]

@Abrowneyegirl  Boob lighting.....I love it!! 😊

That's a great image of what a clean look you'll have. They used the existing wiring/placement so that was a great budget friendly update.

[Mominohio]

I agree with the ease of moving things, without worrying about fixtures above you.

But just my personal take on recessed lighting (have some in my rec room) is that it still gets dirty up inside and needs cleaned. 

For me, I don't like the look. It is too modern for my tastes, and I just don't care for it. 

If you are doing a sleek and modern look in decor, then I guess it doesn't stand out, but it's just a personal preference for me to have more traditional fixtures.

[AuntG]

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@Snowpuppy wrote:

Thank you for the comments ! Tho my home is less than 10 yrs old, it's done in Builder's Cheap and those globes have got to go!

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Yeah, my house is done in Builder's Cheap too.  Hollow core doors, those globe light fixtures, single pane windows.  It's not a bad house and we maintain it, but there are no special features.  

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