Carriage House Lighting
Prepared for Kim and Kevin’s Carriage House • Philips Hue fixtures, downlights, cabinet lighting, and smart wall controls
This page combines the selected Philips Hue lighting products with the recommended smart control products so the carriage house can be lit and managed cleanly from as few wall panels as practical.
Fixture Lights
Kitchen sink (1), stairs (1)
Ceiling Flush Lights
Kitchen (4), living room (6), stairs (2), restroom (2)
Cabinet Lighting
Under-cabinet task lighting and above-cabinet ambient glow
Wall Controls
Tap Dial Mini, Dimmer Switch, and Wall Switch Module
COORDINATION NOTE: Keep Hue lighting on constant power where required, verify final switch and panel locations, and confirm whether the carriage house uses its own Hue Bridge so response stays fast and reliable.
Fixture Lights - Philips 18.43 in White Hue Flourish Metal Ceiling Light Mount
Visible fixture
Above kitchen sink (1) • stairs (1)
Qty: 2
Reference image - Philips Hue Flourish ceiling fixture for visible ceiling-mounted light locations
Placement / Use Summary
| Selected Product | Philips Hue Flourish Metal Ceiling Light Mount |
|---|---|
| Use Areas | Above kitchen sink (1) and stairs (1) |
| Lighting Type | Visible fixture light |
| Hue System | White and Color Ambiance |
Ceiling Flush Lights - Philips Hue 5/6 in. Integrated LED White and Color Canless Ultra-Thin Slim Trim Recessed Light
Flush / canless downlight
Kitchen (4) • living room (6) • stairs (2) • restroom (2)
Model:
579573
Qty: 14
Reference image - Philips Hue canless slim downlight for the main flush ceiling lighting plan
Dimensional / Use Summary
| Selected Product | Philips Hue 5/6 in. Canless Slim Downlight |
|---|---|
| Model | 579573 |
| Total Quantity | 14 |
| Use Areas | Kitchen (4), living room (6), stairs (2), restroom (2) |
| Lighting Type | Flush recessed / canless ceiling light |
Under Kitchen Cabinets - Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus
Under-cabinet task lighting
Measure cabinet runs for total length
Qty: measure runs
Reference image - Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus for under-cabinet kitchen task lighting
Placement / Use Summary
| Selected Product | Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus |
|---|---|
| Use Area | Under kitchen cabinets |
| Lighting Type | LED strip task lighting |
| Quantity Strategy | Measure each cabinet run and buy base kit plus extensions as needed. |
Links
- Main task-lighting layer for the kitchen counters.
Above Kitchen Cabinets - Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip
Above-cabinet ambient lighting
Measure cabinet runs for total length
Qty: measure runs
Reference image - Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip for above-cabinet ambient glow
Placement / Use Summary
| Selected Product | Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip |
|---|---|
| Use Area | Above kitchen cabinets |
| Lighting Type | Ambient LED strip glow |
| Quantity Strategy | Measure each top cabinet run and buy base kit plus extensions as needed. |
Smart Wall Controls - As Few Panels as Practical
Recommended control strategy
Use one main panel, optional helper panel, and hidden switch modules where needed
Core control set
CONTROL STRATEGY NOTE
The cleanest approach is to minimize visible controls: use a main Tap Dial Mini where you want the primary lighting control, a Dimmer Switch where a simple secondary wall control is helpful, and Wall Switch Modules behind existing switches so Hue lights stay powered while still giving a familiar switch experience.
Main multi-function panel candidate
Philips Hue Tap Dial Switch Mini
Best choice for the main multi-function wall panel. Good for the primary entry or main control point.
Suggested qty: 1–2
Simple secondary wall control
Philips Hue Smart Dimmer Switch
Good for simple secondary zones where full multi-button control is not necessary.
Suggested qty: as needed
Hidden infrastructure behind existing switches
Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (2-Pack)
Use behind existing wall switches so the Hue lights stay powered while still letting a familiar switch location trigger control.
Suggested qty: based on existing switches kept in service
Recommended Layout
| Main control panel | Tap Dial Switch Mini at the main entry |
|---|---|
| Optional second panel | Tap Dial Switch Mini near kitchen / stairs if you want another main control point |
| Simple secondary controls | Dimmer Switch where basic on / off / dimming is enough |
| Existing switches kept usable | Wall Switch Module behind switch boxes as needed |
| Goal | Manage the lighting from as few visible wall panels as practical |
Quick Quantity Summary
Builder-friendly recap
Lighting products and smart control products for the carriage house
Summary Table
| Fixture lights | Hue Flourish Ceiling Light Mount - kitchen sink (1), stairs (1) - Total: 2 |
|---|---|
| Ceiling flush lights | Hue Slim Downlight 5/6 in. Canless - kitchen (4), living room (6), stairs (2), restroom (2) - Total: 14 |
| Under-cabinet strip | Hue Lightstrip Plus - measure cabinet runs |
| Above-cabinet strip | Hue Gradient Lightstrip - measure cabinet runs |
| Main smart panel | Hue Tap Dial Switch Mini - suggested 1–2 |
| Secondary simple controls | Hue Smart Dimmer Switch - as needed |
| Hidden switch support | Hue Wall Switch Module (2-Pack) - based on existing switches kept in service |
Planning Notes
- Use the Tap Dial Mini as the main multi-function wall control.
- Use the Dimmer Switch where simple secondary control is enough.
- Use Wall Switch Modules behind existing switches you want to keep active.
- Verify final wall-control count after switch locations are finalized in the field.