how far should a recessed light be from wall
You can also use recessed lighting to wall-wash. 1  If you want to highlight an entire wall space or a hanging piece of artwork, follow these steps: 2  Keep your fixtures between 1.5 and 3 feet away from the wall. 3  Space fixtures equidistant from each other. 4  Place adjustable trim away from the wall. 5  Place fixed trim close to the wall.