The second option to replace the old fluorescent light fixture in kitchen soffit is to be framing the soffit opening and cover it with drywall.
Replace recessed fluorescent light fixture in kitchen.
Depending on the size of the soffit in relation to your kitchen you may want to add additional task lights around the soffit above the counter tops.
And after 16 years of living with an ugly fluorescent light box i now have an open ceiling with a pretty little light to replace it hanging in my kitchen.
Ceilings are about 8 feet so nothing that hangs too low.
I took them out painted the cavity and put in 2 hanging mason jar.
I also painted the trim and ceiling but that s a whole another post.
We are adding small can lights around the kitchen to help with overall lighting as well.
Replace a huge ugly florescent light fixture in kitchen w o using can.
Nothing to modern we have a very traditional home.
It will replace this brass light fixture i gave a 0 makeover a while back.
Adding crown moulding inside the soffit is a great way to give it a finished look.
Remove the old lighting and install recessed lights inside the raised soffit ceiling.
I am needing to replace the harsh fluorescent light fixture that the builders placed in my kitchen but have no idea what kind of light to use.
I had florescent lights that were recessed with the ugly grates.
Update the lighting in your home and replace your old fluorescent light box with a modern lighting fixture.
After you remove the fluorescent box you may need to repair the ceiling if your new fixture doesn t cover holes or discoloration.
Once the ceiling is smooth apply a fresh coat of paint to blend it together to replace a fluorescent fixture with a chandelier type of fixture or a ceiling fan you have to make sure that the.
Because you ll be disconnecting some electrical wires while replacing the fluorescent light fixture in your kitchen it s imperative that you switch off the circuit breaker connected to the kitchen as advised by ehow.
I removed the fluorescent light from my kitchen and put in a 2 bulb light fixture and a hanging light for over the sink.