The Perfect lighting for your kitchen
Just like any other room in your home, your kitchen needs the ideal balance of lighting to make the space functional, practical and accessible – not to mention stylish! And considering the fact that modern-day kitchens have become the epitome of multi-functional spaces (just think of how many people use their kitchens not only for cooking, but also for socializing, dining, working… ), that puts a rather important emphasis on your cooking zone’s lighting, doesn’t it?
Before you can know what to include you need to know what is required in terms of lighting design, not only for a kitchen but for any space. That brings us to the three main types of lighting that need to be used in all rooms.
Ambient lighting refers to a room’s main source of illumination, which means you want to cast as much of it around as evenly as you can. Ambient lighting is usually included via ceiling fixtures like chandeliers, pendants, recessed fixtures, flushmounts, etc
Task lighting
Task Lighting APT Angled Power Strip 24 inch, 4 Receptacles, White
Beautiful designer finish to blend with decor available in Satin Nickel, Bronze, White, and Black finishes
Eliminate the need to cut receptacles and switches in your backsplash
15 amp tamper resistant receptacles standard. 20-amp service, 12-gauge wiring, meets 2008 NEC Code
Very compact profile at only 1.5 inches for hidden power
Easy and attractive installation with a single Romex wire
Accent lighting
Accent lighting is all about accentuating your favorite elements in a room, whether they be architectural or décor. Toe-kick lights and cabinet fixtures are some of the more well-known accent lighting ideas, but remember that they can also work splendidly for ambient- and task lighting.
Downlighters Lighting
So, what lighting fixtures can you bring into your space to not only add illumination and visual style, but also check off your list of ‘main lighting requirements’?
Let’s start with ceiling downlighters, which remain a neat, elegant and cost-effective way of tackling both ambient- and task lighting in the same space. Aiding in this option’s reputation is the fact that LED downlighters help to cut electricity costs while emitting almost no heat.
Light Vanity Wall Sconce Lighting
【Industrial & Farmhouse Style Design】This 2-light bathroom vanity wall sconce lighting is designed simple, featured with matte black baking paint finish that creates a farmhouse look, which makes this black bathroom light fixtures match a variety of decorative styles, whether your house is modern or vintage. Enjoy the warmth and rustic charm them whlie installed this black sconce over mirror or a vanity.
【Premium Metal Material】The bathroom vanity light is made of high quality metal and black baking varnish, which is resistant to deformation, oxidation, corrosion, easy cleaning, and make it used for a long time will remain as new without rusting or fade.
【E26 Bulb Based】This bathroom light fixture over mirror requires two E26 base bulbs (60W Max). Compatible with incandescent, LED, CFL, or halogen bulbs. This vanity wall light is dimmable when using a dimmable bulb with a compatible dimmer switch. (Note: Bulb and dimmer switch are not included! )
【Wide Applications】This farmhouse wall sconce is ideal as a living room wall lighting, porch wall light fixtures flush mount or bathroom vanity lights and so on. This indoor light fixture is perfect for your bathroom, vanity table, mirror cabinets, art display, kitchen, foyer, living room, bedroom, basement, workshop, farmhouse and so on. Define your space with the industrial look of this black bath light.
【Easy Installation】This black vanity light is very easy to install, the package includes all the mounting hardware needed for installation, just need attach the lampshade and then mount onto the junction boxes. This wall light can be mounted both up and down for your preference, making it the best choice for you to design decorative bathrooms, vanities, mirror cabinets, dressers, and bedroom lights.
Under-cabinet fixtures Lighting
Under-cabinet lights used to be considered luxurious, yet today they are crucial in a kitchen. Just think of how effective they can spark up your countertops’ working space.
For the perfect installation (which our professional Lighting experts are more than happy to help you with), it’s important to hide the lights behind the wall cabinets’ edge; that way, you see the light and not the entire fixture. If used for task lighting, the fixture must be placed within the first third of your cabinet area. But if you want to highlight a striking backsplash for instance, then rather position the fixture at the cabinet’s back where it can meet the wall.
Some of the best LED under-cabinet lighting includes slimline fittings and LED strip lights
Kickboard lighting
To add a whole new dimension to your kitchen design, consider adding lighting to your cabinets’ kickboard bases. The LED strip lights can easily be hidden on top of the base cabinets’ kickboards. And if you want to score extra points, connect them to a motion/occupancy sensor which will automatically switch those lights on (and even become night lights) as soon as you enter your kitchen
Ceiling fixtures Lighting
LED channel lights are just as sleek and clean as ceiling downlighters, provide high illumination, plus are maintenance free. And the newer models even boast about built-in occupancy sensors, making them ideal for anything from your kitchen pantry and scullery to your adjoining laundry room.
Kitchen lighting ideas: Pendants or chandeliers?
Perfect for both general- and ambient lighting, pendants and chandeliers also make prime décor pieces as they can help draw attention to certain points in your kitchen. The trick is to select designs that cast light in all directions, thereby enhancing your kitchen’s overall illumination.
On the other hand, you can also opt for a design with a shade that casts light directly downward, especially over an island or dining table.
When choosing pendants, remember that smaller designs can create a more open feel for a space, while bigger and heavier ones can help make a decorative statement.