Replacing/Updating Fluorescent Ceiling Box Lights With Ceiling Molding
by
TheKimSixFix
As is typical in a lot of houses built in the 70s and 80s, our kitchen had a large fluorescent light box on the ceiling. After removing the box and replacing the lights with LED recessed fixtures and a couple chandeliers I was facing the problem of the drywall patch not completely matching the texture of the ceiling.
To solve this problem I used chair rail molding to create a "faux trey ceiling" and completely mask the patch. I couldn't be happier with the outcome of this update!
Additional details and additional photos can be found on my blog: http://www.thekimsixfix.com/2014/01/removing-large-fluorescent-kitchen-box.html
To solve this problem I used chair rail molding to create a "faux trey ceiling" and completely mask the patch. I couldn't be happier with the outcome of this update!
Additional details and additional photos can be found on my blog: http://www.thekimsixfix.com/2014/01/removing-large-fluorescent-kitchen-box.html
The track in the ceiling where the box fixture used to be.
FOR FULL REVEAL: http://www.thekimsixfix.com/2014/01/removing-large-fluorescent-kitchen-box.html
Adding molding to the ceiling masks the drywall patch and adds architectural interest.
For full reveal: http://www.thekimsixfix.com/2014/01/removing-large-fluorescent-kitchen-box.html
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Many were recessed 6-8 inches, needing creative solutions!
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Love this idea! I definitely will do this project. Can’t wait to see it in my dining room.
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Love your solution! I will probably use this one on mine. It's by far the best one I've seen, and as it's over a round kitchen table, it's perfect. Where did you find the light fixture?