Lighting for High Ceilings
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Would you canless recessed lighting from luxrite be enough for 20 feet ceilings?
The liviring room area is not that big where its double height mabe 11 foot x 15 foot. Was thinking about putting 4-6 of these regressed or flat recessed lighting as they each have about 100 lumens. but I thought it would be different for 16-20 foot ceilings. Some of the lights have even 1400-1600 lumens. Keep in mind this is a more modern place in brooklyn so we typically use a 3500k lighting color. All the walls will be white etc.
4" GIMBAL ROUND 5CCT CANLESS SPOTLIGHT
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Your approach would probably provide enough lighting but it won't be a nice quality of light. I recommend watching these two BS+Beer episodes, featuring lighting expert David Warfel and lighting supplier Jeff Calkins:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wte3PJQ-H0g&t=50s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnQ7ay2fr3o&t=2082s
The shows may not answer your question specifically, but you'll understand the concepts of what makes for pleasant lighting. Downlights produce a harsh quality of light; it's better to have at least some of the lighting reflect off the ceiling or walls, and/or to have diffused lighting where you don't see the bulb.