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Kitchen Lighting

Posted on 17. Feb, 2009 by DesignerDeco in Kitchen

Gone are the days when kitchen lighting is mere light above everything else. Kitchen lighting has developed to consider the many activities the go on in the kitchen. Likewise, kitchen lighting has adopted to the changing layout of the kitchen. As kitchens developed, so has the kitchen lighting that brightens things up.

All about kitchen lighting

Kitchen lighting is an important factor in the kitchen. Without ample lighting, kitchen work cannot be done right. The user is prone to mistakes and the area is less conducive to loving kitchen work. Good kitchen lighting should make kitchens efficient and inviting. It should illuminate the area in the right places, and with the right intensity.

Kitchen lighting can also add to the personality of the kitchen. An otherwise blah kitchen can be transformed with the proper lighting. Kitchen lighting can also add style to the kitchen. This has ceased to be just about a white fluorescent light that hangs above everything else. Kitchen lighting can be in the form of a quaint light post in the corner. It can mean bright lamps near work areas and subdued lighting in others.

Kitchen lighting take some planning in terms of design and the whole architecture of the kitchen.

How to set up kitchen lighting

Here are some tips on setting up kitchen lighting:

1. Kitchen lighting shouldn’t be the last step in the planning process. Kitchen lighting should be considered, along with the layout of the whole kitchen. For one thing, one of the more important considerations in kitchen lighting is how to maximize natural light. Kitchens need to be energy efficient. This means making the most of what you have without consuming as much energy. Thus, it is important to think of kitchen lighting in the first phase of design. Consider putting work areas where natural light hits the most. Likewise, a sunroof may be a good idea.

2. Consider kitchen lighting as integral to the whole kitchen. It is not just an add-on that you can come up with at the end of everything. By planning kitchen lighting into everything, you can design for work and energy efficiency.

3. Consider several options in kitchen lighting. There is undercounter lighting, soffit, recessed and task-based. Mix-and match these kitchen lighting options to suit the different sections of the room.

4. Plan your kitchen lighting according to what’s often done in the kitchen. This may mean adding more homey lighting in the breakfast table area if a lot of meals are taken her or putting extra light in the cutting board area if you do food that needs a lot of preparation.

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