Lighting for my log cabin

[markyyyyyy]

Hi,

I have just bought a log cabin 3m x 3m.

I am using it for my business (sports Massage therapy).

I am at the stage where I am looking at what lights to get for inside the log cabin.

I think dimmable Led will be the option, but I am looking for suggestions on what type of light fitting may be best, bearing in mind that I can't dig channels out of the walls for cabling.

All of the show log cabins had tubes on the top joists but I want something a bit nicer... Wall lights or ceiling lights?
Not sure what will work best.

Thanks.

Mark

 

[crystal ball]

Track lighting, very flexible, you can chop and change at will

 

[PhillCO2]

Cable routing options are going to be your first consideration as you say you cannot channel the walls. That being said I have seen log cabin setups where people boarded out, plastered and painted and they can look pretty smart.

As far as I am aware clipped direct is still an acceptable method of installing circuits for 'normal' areas however it doesn't look particularly neat, conduit is obviously an option. The plastic stuff typically comes in black or white, you can also get galvanised, stainless, chromed, brass etc. The brass stuff is pretty expensive but looks cracking when properly installed.

The other option would be MICC, this used to be the standard for cables where fire rating was required but has largely fallen out of favour due to the ease of installation with BS5839/BS7629 fire resistant plastic cables now such as FireTech. The reason for this is not only cost but the fact it's a pain to install, requiring specialist tools and parts for every termination. However when installed correctly I certainly think it actually looks really smart.

All of the options above would work with surface mounted back boxes and the correct glands/terminations so you could combine with whatever standard fittings and switches you wanted.

 

[Taylortwocities]

How you going to heat the cabin? Its pretty chilly in my garden shed for a massage today!