Avoid These Vaulted Ceiling LIGHTING Mistakes for a Perfectly Lit Space!

[@RobCooke-94]

Thanks Lix, your video helped me find the right light solution for our raised angled ceiling. Rob

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching🎥

[@TheCrowsNest1950]

Hi Liz, Another great video, just what we needed to focus on in the planning stages for lighting. Mark & Scott

[@rquinsey1]

Okay Liz - I have watched this video three times. More importantly, I listened to you and therefore, I subscribed. Your advice has really improved my refurbishing of an old house without making look like the 2020's crashed into the 1970's. Thanx!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

You are my hero 🦸 any other questions and I’m hosting a DIY lighting workshop, get on the waitlist! www.mydesignsherpa.com/opt-in-lighting-workshop

[@clemoniii]

Holy cow! I love your videos!!! Renovating a barn. Now, instead of pushing the contractor, I'm going to slow him down. 😂

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Just enough to check his work 🤣😎

[@elcolighting]

Thank you for this video! We see so many possibilities for better sloped ceiling lighting that we continue to support a range of great lighting options for these projects. The bigger names continually cut back on their assortment because it's such a specialized portion of the marketplace. Others hike their pricing because it's "specialized". We love making sure people have all the recessed options they need, even with tight spacing and very tall ceiling heights, without that shocking price difference. You're right to suggest spending some time and effort getting this lighting right. Thanks, Liz!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

You’re so right on 💡 maybe I should do a video on them!😇👩‍🎨

[@Mendytheguy-kt8xm]

One of the only channels I am subscribed to now. Im a stickler for correct placed lighting. I am actually in the process of cutting recessed lights in an 18' vaulted ceiling with exposed rafter and truss.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Well, I’m glad you’re here! What kind of high hats are you using for that high vault?

[@Mendytheguy-kt8xm]

@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa I'm not sure what to use. The vaults are 98 " long by 46" wide between rafters , 5 sections of these on each side = 10 sections in total 5 on each side of the ridge. The room is roughly 400 sf. Original plan was two 6" lights per section as I only want recessed lights. The problem is I only have 3.5 inches of clearance, so sloped baffle are to deep. The gimbal styles are not so good looking. If there was a way to post a picture in comments would be amazing, cause at this point I'm not sure if I even understand what I wrote.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Send it to me to take a look. [e-mail]

[@Taitai7]

Came for the mistakes to avoid, subscribed for the unexpected humor 😂

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Excellent! Welcome😇

[@hecker3231]

My thoughts exactly!

[@sherrierichard2848]

I looked all over KZbin to find out abut pendants on sloped ceilings and you addressed this in your great video! Any chance you know if you can "swag" a cord but have it covered by a rod, so the cord doesn't look cheap??? Thanks!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Absolutely. They make paintable channels (usually plastic) for cords so they disappear into the ceiling. Look for "cord management/pendant cord solutions"

[@rachelburbidge4450]

Liz, you Re my new hero, I have learnt so much in the last hour, that has made me rethink my entire lighting plan. I have just done my as built electrical plan and was struggling with what I should do...not anymore..❤

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

That’s what I like to hear!🙏

[@blythe-ig4rq]

I am literally looking for ideas for my vaulted living room ceiling right now. It has 0 lighting at all, just the classic light switch to wall outlet lamp set up. Horrible lol. This was helpful. Would love some more ideas and pictures and stuff.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

I’m working on it!🎥

[@ChipyRose]

Excellent information👍🏼 thank you! I just subscribed ✅

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Welcome!🙏

[@BrettMcNary]

LOVE your attitude. It's refreshing

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Stick around then! I’m full of sunshine ☀️

[@triple999fruitful]

Extremely helpful videos, thank you.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Make sure you subscribe!🙏

[@Smellslikegelfling]

I'm so glad I found your channel because you really get right to the point. I have 13' vaulted ceilings that peak in the middle of my kitchen and open floor plan. The 4 ugly circular fluorescent fixtures in my kitchen are failing, so I'm trying to come up with a plan to replace them with recessed lighting and pendants. I first tried one of those led wafer lights and it is garbage - too much glare and not enough light. Eventually I found the Lotus recessed LEDs that look much higher quality. My main dilemma is choices. Should I get the sloped version, or is the regular recessed okay? Circular or the unique square housing? Should I go 4" or 6", and how many should I use? My kitchen area is roughly 10x13' including a large L shaped island. I dont mind spending the money for qiality lighting because I'm sure to spend a lot more on an electrician to fix the circus funhouse layout from the original owners. Sorry for the long comment but you have a lot of knowledge and I need help.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

The sloped housing from lotus is amazing. The bulb within it also can be directed where you want. As far as how many, stay tuned! There’s no good formula because your space is unique. But I’m working on a system!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

And always smaller!🤣

[@Smellslikegelfling]

@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa Thank you! I was originally planning on replacing all 4 fluorescent fixtures with maybe 6 of the LED recessed ones in a 2x3 grid... But after watching your videos I'm thinking maybe 3 or 4 of those in a row above my counter workspace is enough, and then 2 or 3 pendants above my island can provide plenty of light. I'm also planning on adding some slim under cabinet lights. Your mention of layers being important has given me some ideas. I have a weird shelf type area running the length of the wall above my cabinets that would be a good spot for some up lighting.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

perfect!@@Smellslikegelfling

[@Helaires]

Liz, hi and thanks so much for this informative video! I have a very basic question---think I know the answer, but it's this: I am hanging my 2 pendants in a sloped ceiling living room. The joists run on the slant (high to low) and there is just one joist running perpendicular. There is no attic above the sloped ceiling, so I will have to cut 2 small holes in the drywall above the perpendicular beam so we can fish wires through that beam and over to the lights. As I mark the location of the pendants is it correct that the pendants hang BETWEEN joists for ease of installation or must I use the joists for strength? They are not heavy lights---they are the beautiful Octo lights that are actually shown in your video. Also, if hanging in the center of the living room about 5 feet apart, should they hang 6 feet off the floor, or 7 feet? Thanks so much for any thoughts on this.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

The lights go between the joists and secure to them for the strength. In the living room, you want to keep them high enough for tall people to feel comfortable and not to block the line of sight to tv, view etc. I’d go for 7’ or more if you have higher ceilings.

[@Helaires]

Thanks so much----great info, and subscribed. 😊

[@nhowe1652]

So glad I found your channel. I've watched at least a dozen of your videos in the last week. They have been very helpful. I have a great room with vaulted ceiling. It is square, about 30 ft on a side, so not a bowling alley. The ceiling is about 14 ft high over the 4x8 ft kitchen island. I'm struggling to find pendant lighting that is long enough to reach down to the island. 3:01 I've tried searches with "pendents vaulted ceilings, pendants high ceilings, kitchen lights for tall ceilings"... You get the idea. Multi-thousand dollar lights are not in the budget and I'm not looking for an ornate chandelier. 2 questions: Where /how do I find extra long pendents? 2nd question- often I'm cooking but family is 20 ft away on other side of room. We want to converse without pendent being in the way (30-36 inch above island is only 5-1/2 to 6 ft above floor). What is highest you would put pendent? Thanks for your ideas and your channel!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

You sweet thing for watching! Have you tried lumens? Bellacor? 14’ isn’t impossible, but they do get pricier. Look for stair pendants or two story and you may have better luck 🍀

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

As far as the height goes, 6’ is high enough for even tall people to see under but you could push it to 42” with such high ceilings!

[@nhowe1652]

Thanks so much! I'll take a look!

[@laurastevenreid7104]

We are designing a combination room (roughly 32 feet x 20 feet), where we will have a sitting area, then a dining area, then a games table with a peaked ceiling (peak along the 32 foot length). We would love some chandeliers to accent each space, but they would not be centered on the peak, and maybe not even in line with each other. Would you have any recommendations? (We will have some recessed lighting as well). Also, the dining table chandelier at 30-36inches off the table, would then be lower than the sitting area chandelier?

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

They need to be related in style or color or shape since they are open to each other. The dining will be different if you do it right. Plus, you mentioned they aren’t running down the center of the vault so go for it! Just be sure it’s not too busy in the sky!

[@kbkb6569]

You are hilarious and very informative. :-)

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

I’m glad it’s not just me giggling 🤣

[@kbkb6569]

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[@kbkb6569]

"I don't give a shit. Actually, I do give a shit..." Still laughing.

[@nancymedl1357]

I would like a beam that sits on top of the rafter the floods light upward and the room has a nice gentle glow. I want a high-quality light. All these LEDs are killing our eyes. Can you recommend any fixtures for rafters and vaulted ceiling areas? I don’t need to see the fixture. I just want to light the vaulted ceiling.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Maybe a monopoint fixture? Most bar uplights are going to be LED. But the worrisome aspects of blue light emission are minimized by the light not directed towards you (hitting the ceiling instead) and if you stick with warm 2700-3000 glow that you want, that also helps!

[@AE-is4rj]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Thanks for watching!

[@erikwright1690]

Looking for a good brand recessed light for my 55 degree sloping walls. My house is square and all walls come to a point in the middle. Any ideas or suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Take a look at Elco’s offerings

[@margaretphillips6027]

Can you share your opinion on high quality recessed lighting? I've done a lot of research (and also watched your KZbin videos) and I've learned that the super recessed lighting is the best (where there is no glare). Usually 2-4 inches, maybe even flangeless/trim-less with strong output. In my research I've come across ELEMENT by Tech Lighting for their 2" architectural downlight, as well as USAI. I have no idea which one to pick or how to even make a decision. They are very pricey but I would assume that with the quality. Plus basically everything from Circa Lighting (now called Visual Comfort) seems to be pricey. But I don't need many, just a few task areas that call for strong downlight that are very good quality. Can you let me know how I would choose between Element or USAI or something in that tier?

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Either brand is going to give you the best quality fixture. Now, it's a matter of the type you need and who's trim kits you like better. I love the flangeless from USAI or Element's slanted 2-3"? square is heaven! Check the output and CRI but when you get to that level of quality, you'll be just fine!

[@margaretphillips6027]

@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa Thank you for you're reply! You're the best :) Is there a 3rd brand at this level you could throw out to me, that I could add to my lineup of considerations?

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

@margaretphillips6027 I love WAC and modern forms 💕 similar results and a tiny bit more affordable!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

@@margaretphillips6027 there’s a few other brands that are a bit more affordable with good quality light. Dals, Halo (Cooper), Lotus, WAC has more price friendly versions as well.

[@granitfog]

My sense is that any pendant light suspended on a felxible cord can be used for a vaulted ceiling, even if not so specified. Is this true?

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

It should be, but you'd be surprised how many fixtures will come with a flexible wiring that isn't long enough for higher ceilings so check the specs!

[@lall7928]

I have a major problem in my rental. Some dummy added an island and lighting but didn't think to change out the chandelier. Now the island takes.over the whole space and I've only enough space for a small table. The chandelier meant for the table was centered in that room but when installed the clearly failed to add in space for island chairs and really the island itself. I could just do a flush light but it's on a vaulted ceiling. Should I do one of those angled flush lights ( it would only be a single one though and look strange) ugh don't know what to do! I can't seal the whole or add a new one!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Could you move the chain or stem of the chandelier? Center it and raise it up as a large pendant? Above 7’

[@bigdondre]

What should I change a halogen tube light box in my kitchen with a vaulted ceiling ?

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Maybe some high hats with a sloped housing for the vault?

[@nothingpersonal878]

‘I don’t give a shit, actually that’s not true, I do give a shit’. 😂😂😂 ya got me! New subscriber.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

See? Ask and you shall receive! Welcome

[@lf9341]

Oh no...I just had a chandelier hung on a sloped ceiling and it looks crooked! It doesn't have an adjustable base!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Not a deal breaker! Don’t panic. You can use an adjustable escutcheon plate. Your electrician may need to re wire but easy peasy!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Or they can build a flat surface to attach to but that looks half baked

[@Triot78]

This lady’s a hoot 👍🏻

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Glad you get me!🤣

[@mistertwo6113]

I'm hearing that Quartz countertops are fading due to direct sunlight. Can you confirm?

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

I can’t confirm or deny 🤣. My experience has been staining with bath vanities. I’m not a fan.

[@nwsvndr]

@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa Great videos! Not a fan of quartz countertops? What ARE you a fan of in countertops? Thanks!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

@@nwsvndr granite is still my fav!

[@hagun6535]

Great recommendations, I'm currently building a house with a low pitch vaulted ceiling, and you gave me a lot to think about. Thanks

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

@@hagun6535 this may help, kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqrImGeCps2roac

[@cm9770]

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[@candacemoffatt4794]

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[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Thanks! It’s some of the hardest work this old dog has done in a long time👩‍🎨

[@TOMPDUDE]

seizure warning! hot damn.

[@Tipsey692003]

Wish I could send you my vaulted ceiling just to get your opinion. 😒

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Send me an email! [e-mail]

[@Tipsey692003]

@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa really? Wow thank you! I for sure will!

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[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

@@Tipsey692003 hmm 🤔 [e-mail]

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

@@Tipsey692003 thanks for the heads up, btw!🙏

[@thethingOOO]

The audio stings gave me schizophrenia.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Editing is boring. Sorry