I'm finally going to build my own shop, rather that using the local Art Center's woodshop. The existing 2 car garage (vintage 1920, in need of major repairs) will be replaced with a 2 1/2 stall garage with an attached 18'x24' shop. The shop will have a cathedral ceiling sheathed with drywall, and the attic over the garage will be accessed from the shop and used for wood/junk storage. I'm just in the early planning stage and I'm sure I'll have many questions as work progresses. Here's the first: Would recessed, enclosed fluorescents in the ceiling be preferable to hanging fixtures. Although the light would not be direct and changing bulbs would be a pain, if they were recessed they wouldn't be dust collectors and the inevitable buzzing would be dampened. Here's some preliminary drawings, any thoughts? Thanks.
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