Unfortunately, I can't offer any advice regarding your idea. But I would
love to know how you end up constructing this and the outcome. I live in a
very dark condo and have been looking for ideas on how to brighten up the
ol' dungeon. In searching for ideas I came upon this website called
backyardview.com and they offer fake window scenes, using real window
frames, though these are not lit.

Best of luck!


"T R" wrote in message
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Hi, finishing our basement and we would like to put in a "fake window",
i.e. a recessed section of the wall with lighting behind it, a diffuser,
and some blinds over it.

I wonder if anyone has done this or seen this done before and has ideas on
constructing it. I am thinking of two flourescent lights, a diffuser
panel so that the light is relatively uniform, and some blinds or shades
over that.

What are some things I need to consider such that this is done up to code
and does not pose a fire risk? I am thinking that of the 100W or so used
by the lights, the vast majority of it will be dissipated as heat since
these things will really not throw off that much light.

Thanks T.