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KITCHEN LIGHTING The kitchen belongs to the category of rooms where we spend most of our time so it’s important the lighting is optimised to elevate the experience!
LIG HTI NG FAL LS INT O THR EE MA IN CA TEG OR IES : • Ambient light fixtures in the kitchen include recessed lights mounted inside shallow openings in the ceiling, flush-mount or semi-flush-mount fixtures which affix to the ceiling with a small or large gap between the fixture and ceiling, respectively, and chandeliers or lanterns which hang from the ceiling by a chain.
SELECT THE RIGHT COLOUR:
ADAPT LIGHTING TO YOU INTERIOR:
Be sure to choose the same light colour for all of your bulbs. It’s not as tricky as it sounds; retailers usually offer 3000K as warm white; it’s the most common. However, 2700K provides a finer lighting mood; ask a lighting retailer or specialist about availability.
If you have cupboards above your worktop, focus on lighting under these cabinets. If you have none, it becomes important to add lighting above the countertop, including subtle lighting to create atmosphere, but primarily stronger lighting, (perhaps 400k) for when you need worktop lights.
EMPHASISE BEAUTIFUL TILES
• Task light fixtures include pendant lights which hang from the ceiling and multi-bulb LED strips or LED tape that mounts or sticks on or inside your kitchen cabinets, pantry, or drawers. Under-cabinet lighting is ideal for illuminating countertops • Accent light fixtures include cove lights built into the ceiling and puck lights—round, low-profile lights that mount on or inside cabinets.
Place the light source closer to the wall underneath your cupboards, if you want to emphasise the tiles or backsplash. FINALLY... People spend some of their most important moments around the dinner table and lighting plays an important role when it comes to the desired mood. Opt for a gentle, preferably dimmable light source and make sure that the lamp above the dining table doesn’t block the view or the person you’re talking to.
AVOID DULL LIGHT Choose point LED lighting instead of a joint LED under cupboards for worktop lighting, as the strip often gives a flatter and therefore a dull light.
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