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Step 1
First, figure out if there is anything in the room that you want to draw attention to. If so figure out where that object is going to be placed and center a light on it. This is commonly used where the lights are centered on cabinets or on fire place mantles. A set of lights can also be centered on the object. (Directional lights can also be a neat idea)
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Step 2
After all the objects of attention are covered, the rest of the room should be evenly spaced with lights. A thing to take into account when evenly spacing lights are the room size, the ceiling height, the room shape, and the cost. A larger room and a higher ceiling equals more lights. If the room is an odd shape a judgment call must be made on where the lights should be placed. And each light costs money so this must be considered as well.
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Step 3
Recessed lighting is commonly placed 3 to 10 feet apart. To judge this, find the center of the room. A light can be placed in the center of the room having other lights evenly spaced from there, or the lights can be evenly spaced around the center of the room.
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Step 4
This main thing is to walk around the room and visualize what you think will look best.
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Step 5
If the room isn’t finished check to make sure that the layout is satisfactory before the drywall is installed.
