the ceilings in the room are only 8 feet tall. currently the room has zero built in lights. I wish to use the space for exercise, yoga, & kids' play room. I am looking for a built in lighting solution that will not get in the way of a yoga class with all members' arms reaching high. The ceiling joicings are sparatic and do not lend themselves to recessed cans. I am wondering if a ½" rope light running the length of the tops of each wall will provide enough light. also, can rope lights be dimmed & cut to specific lengths? the room is roughly 350 sq. feet.
2007-01-10 04:01:22 · 2 answers · asked by ỉη ץ٥ڵ 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
looking or lights I can dim (at a reasonable cost) so tube florescents are out of the question.
2007-01-10 04:21:10 · update #1
rope lights will not do it call a pro and ask for 2 4tube long as fits floresent lights and it will make ya smile but it will cost ya from 160 to 1000 bucks depending an its location to the electric pannel and if you can get above the room. do it right
2007-01-10 04:16:51 · answer #1 · answered by TEBOE7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We put rope lighting in our bedroom and like it. My husband installed crown moulding about 4" down from the ceiling and we carried the ceiling color down the wall to meet the crown. Then he laid in the rope lighting and plugged it into an X-10 controller. We can dim the lights. As for "enough" light, that really depends upon what you want to do in the room. Enough to read by? No. But enough to see around the room. It's a very relaxing glow, and would probably work well for yoga. You can try running two light tubes for more light.
2007-01-10 04:10:27 · answer #2 · answered by welmoed 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋