Once upon a time, the kitchen was considered a functional room, and while function is still important, the kitchen has become a designer focal point so it follows suit that lighting and light fixtures are a very important part of kitchen design.
With so many work areas, nooks and crannies to illuminate and kitchen lighting ideas, what is the best lighting for your needs and where do you start?
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There are three main types of lighting: Ambient lighting, accent lighting and task lighting. Ambient lighting is the general illumination you get from ceiling lights or maybe some wall-mounted lights. Accent lighting focuses on a feature in your room, and task lighting is specific to a work or eating area.
Ambient lighting is basically overall illumination. It gives a room a comfortable level of brightness without glare. Ambient lighting was once the only light in a room, a single light in the middle of the ceiling. If this is still your only option, you can position your fixtures to focus lighting where you need it most by the use of track lighting, cable or monorail lighting or spot lighting. The most common form of ambient lighting is the inconspicuous recessed lights, however, more often in today’s modern kitchens we are seeing the use of bold and dramatic fixtures like creative chandeliers.
Accent Lighting concentrates on an area or subject by using recessed, track, or wall-mounted fixtures. By drawing the eye to a subject or area, it creates a visual impact and can even make a room look larger. Downlighting or uplighting can be used for accent lighting.
Task lighting is the most important lighting when it comes to your work zones. The use of pendant lights above an island or work station is not only practical but creates a stunning feature! Pendants lighting needs to be high enough not to obscure vision, but no so high that you are blinded by the glare. Be aware that light reflecting on a glossy bench top can also cause glare. Other fixtures like track lights, spot lights, lamps and under cabinet lighting also create great task lighting.
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Lighting has really become a feature in today’s kitchens. There is now a multitude of lighting styles and creative lighting ideas to choose from – strip lighting recessed on top of your cabinets that bounces off the ceiling creates a great smooth light without glare.
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