Tips for kitchen lighting

Tips

FOR 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!

LIGHTING FALLS INTO THREE MAIN CATEGORIES:

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.

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.

ADAPT LIGHTING TO YOU INTERIOR:

Ifyou have cupboards above your worktop, focus on lightingunder these cabinets. Ifyou have none, it becomes important to add lightingabove the countertop, includingsubtle lighting to create atmosphere, but primarily stronger lighting, (perhaps 400k) for when you need worktop lights.

FINALLY...

People spend some oftheir most important moments around the dinner table and lightingplays 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 diningtable doesn’t blockthe view or the person you’re talkingto.

SELECT THE RIGHT COLOUR:

Be sure to choose the same light colour for all ofyour 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 lightingmood; ask a lightingretailer or specialist about availability.

EMPHASISE BEAUTIFUL TILES

Place the light source closer to the wall underneath your cupboards, ifyou want to emphasise the tiles or backsplash.

AVOID DULL LIGHT

Choose point LED lighting instead ofa joint LED under cupboards for worktop lighting, as the strip often gives a flatter and therefore a dull light.

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Your Will sets out what you want done with your property when you die and how you want your dependants (spouse, partner, children, grandchildren etc) to be looked after.

Ifyou die without a Will, the law specifies how your property will be distributed and this may not be what you or your family wanted. Furthermore, it can cause financial and emotional stress to your family after your death to make a claim against your estate to receive their entitlement.

YOUR WILL SHOULD:

Name at least one executor who will be responsible to see that your wishes expressed in your Will are carried out and will administer your estate until it is distributed Make adequate provision for your dependants including spouse/partner, minor children, adult children who are unable to lookafter themselves and sometimes parents Specify who you want to inherit your personal possessions and assets.

You can also name preferred guardians for any minor children, specify any funeral wishes, any specific gifts such as cash payments, jewellery, artworkor furniture to be left to particular family members, friends or a charitable organisation. You can give directions as to how a business you own should be dealt with when you die.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:

You should make a Will when you marry or enter in to a civil union as any Will made prior to that is automatically cancelled unless it was made in contemplation ofthat particular marriage or civil union. You should revise your Will ifa relationship ends. Ifyou die without a Will, all your assets do not automatically pass to your partner. Only jointly owned property (property or bankaccounts) will pass on to the survivingco-owner. The last Will you signed, even if it’s out ofdate, will be the one used when you die. It is a good idea to review and update your Will as circumstances change.

WHY SHOULD YOU SEE A LAWYER?

Ifyour Will does not comply with the law, it may be invalid. Alawyer can give you advice and express your wishes, so they have the legal effect you intend, and ensure your Will is properly drawn up and valid.

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