Lighting orientation

[geochaf1]

Hello all,

I have lurked here for a while. The site is great.

I am looking to upgrade the lighting in my two car attached garage. The garage is approximately 19.5' x 23' with finished drywall. I have painted the ceiling and walls bright white in a satin finish. I have two garage doors (7' x 8'). I have attached a sketch of my garage. I was wondering about which way to orient the lights. I am thinking of using 4' two bulb T8 fixtures. I would appreciate any input on placement and orientation.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[nehog]

How high is the ceiling? Major factor... Properly spaced and placed, orientation should not make much difference.

 

[geochaf1]

Thanks for the reply. My ceiling is 8.5' high.

 

[Boyd Who]

My new build is 20 x 22 and I have 3 rows of 3, 4' T-8 fixtures, plus two 4' T-8 hanging shop lights positioned over the workbench. You can never have too much light.

 

[Car54]

I would think you need at least (4) 4' fixtures. Home Depot has some 4' fixtures for $10 and you can buy a 10 pack of 40w bulbs for $10.

I would just make them at 5' and 15' front to back/side to side. Add more for workbench or laundry lighting as necessary.