Finding The Right Lights For The Kitchen
are you looking to update your cooking space without spending serious money we can all agree that having the right lighting in your kitchen brings out the best in your kitchen design the food you prepare and the way you feel when you are in that space you ve come to the right place lighting is an easy way to make a big difference in your kitchen make your kitchen feel warm and welcoming while also keeping functional task lighting and calling attention to the different parts for an attractive overall aesthetic this is how the different outlines of the different types of lighting can be used in your space downlighters these lights are inexpensive stylish neat and highly energy efficient virtually no heat is emitted downlighters can be used to great effect in your kitchen space and can also serve as a way of introducing both ambient and task lighting into your kitchen over cabinet lighting if you are looking for aesthetics more than function these are your go to lights for elegance in your kitchen these lights create the illusion of added height in the room which makes the space seem larger you can mount these lights directly on top of your cabinetry where they can be positioned to illuminate displays and spread a warm and inviting light on the walls and ceiling above pro tip it is advised and most important that you choose lights such as leds for example that do not get hot as this could damage the cabinetry and pose a fire risk under cabinet lights in the past under cabinet lighting was considered sophisticated and fashionable in the modern day this technique of light placement presents an excellent source of task lighting above your countertops installing these lights can be a tricky task to get right the first time because you need to hide the lights behind the edge of the wall cabinets so you only see the light and not the fixture for task lighting the fixture needs to be positioned within the first third of the cabinet whereas if you would like to highlight a beautiful backsplash then it is best to position the fixture at the back of the cabinet where it meets the wall behind kickboard lighting adding lighting to the kickboards at the base of your cabinets can make your kitchen space and mood to a different level and enumerate a whole other dimension to your kitchen design these led strip lights can be hidden on top of your base cabinets kickboards and can also be used as nightlights according to personal preference and desire you can keep the strip lights on the main switch to add another dimension of light for added texture and appeal to your overall lighting design ceiling lights led channel lights are extremely energy efficient provide a very high illumination have a slim design and are maintenance free as the led lights are built in and for this exquisite quality they have replaced fluorescent fittings in the kitchen the latest models of the led channel lights even have built in occupancy sensors which are just perfect for the pantry scullery or laundry just off your kitchen space pendants or chandeliers pendants or chandeliers are perfect for general or ambient and decorative lighting and can provide visual interest standing as a focal feature in the kitchen when selecting these decorative lights for your kitchen be sure to choose units that throw light in all directions to enhance the overall ambient lighting within the room if you are looking to create task lighting pick one with a shade that directs light down to and over an island bar pendants are perfect for this application the great thing is that these lights come in different sizes depending on your preference and personality you can select smaller pendants that can be installed next to one another for a more open feel and to distinguish the living space from the kitchen or choose bigger heavier ones to make a decorative statement