Soffit lighting,..Change or Go?







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Jcraw on Jun 09, 2018
Honestly, I think these are just fine. FYI, you can buy dimmable bulbs for a non-exorbitant cost and add a dimmer switch.Should you want more interest, you could lay some wire in the bottom of covers.https://www.twpinc.com/wire-mesh-material. This is gourmet stuff, but you wouldn’t need much. With your fabulous ceiling height, that could be very interesting. Match your pulls or bring in copper.If you have to buy a bit extra, hang it on the side of the cabinet to hold a dish towel or potholder.Helpful Reply -
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Dysko7710 on Jun 09, 2018
Some of the links on this pinterest page show the open part of the ceiling where the soffit lighting was, and what they have done is hang an entirely different light fixture inside of it with softer lighting, this may be an idea:https://www.pinterest.com/pin/203506476896347679/?lp=trueHelpful Reply -
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Mogie on Jun 09, 2018
Check out this site for reasons not to use fluorescent bulbs.http://www.hoveyelectric.com/hovey-electric-power-blog/bid/100379/LED-vs-Fluorescent-10-Problems-To-Consider-With-Fluorescent-LightingHelpful Reply -
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Shore grandmom on Jun 09, 2018
You could take them down and create a tray ceiling. It can be painted and accented with a second color. There are so many options for lighting, from chandeliers to recessed lights to a ceiling fan with a good light kit. No matter what kind of lights you like and hang, you'll also need undercabinet lighting for tasks.Helpful Reply -
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Sharon on Jun 10, 2018
I would rip out the soffits and the dated upper cabinets, and put in some more current looking upper cabinets (much taller maybe with crown trim) in. And I would either put in some LED pot lights or a modern track light, and some pendant lights over task areas.Helpful Reply -
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B. Enne on Jun 10, 2018
I had a similar configuration. I took the bulkhead and the lighting out and pushed my new cabinets up in the space, NO regrets whatsoever. I only had a strip of drywall to repair. It was SO worth it.Helpful Reply -
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William on Jun 16, 2018
Two ways I would handle this depending on time and budget.Completely remove them and open the kitchen up. They do take up a lot of visual space. Put in under cabinet lighting.Leave them up. Remove the fluorescent lights. Seal the top and bottom with drywall and install can lights.Helpful Reply -
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