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Room size determines fan size: rooms up to 75 sq ft need a 29-36 inch fan, 76-144 sq ft need 36-42 inches, 144-225 sq ft need 44-52 inches, and rooms over 225 sq ft need 52-72 inches. Mount fans at least 7 feet above the floor and 18 inches from walls.
LED bulbs use 75-80% less energy and last 25x longer than incandescent. A 10W LED equals a 60W incandescent. Replacing 20 bulbs saves $150+/year. LEDs cost $1-$5 each and last 15,000-50,000 hours. The upfront cost pays for itself in 3-6 months.
2700K (warm white) for living rooms, bedrooms, and dining rooms. 3000K for kitchens and bathrooms. 4000K (cool white) for garages, workshops, and offices. 5000K+ (daylight) for task lighting. Use smart bulbs to adjust temperature throughout the day.
Space recessed lights equal to half the ceiling height (8-foot ceiling = 4 feet apart). For a 10x12 room with 8-foot ceilings, you need about 6 lights. Use 4-inch cans for task lighting and 6-inch for general illumination. Add dimmers for flexibility.
Smart lights are worth it if you want voice control, scheduling, color changes, or away-from-home automation. Philips Hue offers the best ecosystem; Wyze and Govee offer budget options. Smart switches ($25-$50) are more cost-effective than smart bulbs for rooms with multiple fixtures.
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