Dartboard Light
In the design of the basement layout we knew we wanted to make a space for a dartboard. For safety we wanted it to be out of the main walkways. We also wanted flexibility in the room layout so we could move things around over time. More importantly, the flexiblity allowed us to move forward with construction without feeling like we had to have the design perfect.
We settled on three potential locations for the dartboard that allows for two different placements of a pool table. At each location, we wanted an outlet (for an electric dartboard game) as well as a light. While this may sound wasteful, the costs were minimal since I supplied the labor. For the two extra locations, I needed four boxes (two outlets, two lights), two combination switch/outlets, 20 feet of wire, and 2 lights. The material cost is about $70, $50 of it for lights.
The first light configuration we looked at was a recessed low voltage light. It was low profile and had several degrees of adjustment, but it was also very pricey, about $200. Next I considered track lighting. I figured with one or two lights on a two foot track I could provide low cost, shadow free lighting. But I just am not thrilled with how the track looks on the ceiling.
I found that they make a canopy into which you can install a single track light. The canopy was about $10 and I found a light I liked for about $15. It works well and I like the look.
Posted by joebl0gg3r 