Lighting for the kitchen
Use your kitchen lighting to create an atmosphere in this room that people are drawn to.
Since there are many tasks performed in our kitchens, it makes sense that our kitchen lighting should be functional first, and then decorative. However, besides being used for food preparation, kitchens also serve as a social center in many homes.
A wide choice of kitchen light fixtures include incandescent and compact fluorescent recessed downlights for effectively illuminating counter and island areas with a higher level of light; surface mounted fluorescent fixtures for general lighting; and track lighting for additional light and highlighting of kitchen displays from table arrangements to art objects, utensils and cookware.
Bright, well-diffused, evenly spaced lighting fixtures from the ceiling are a dependable way to make sure all open spaces are free of annoying shadows or glare. The ceiling light should also illuminate the inside of the kitchen cabinets and drawers and allow you to perform most of your daily tasks in the kitchen. This type of lighting is also needed over a kitchen island where you want to use kitchen island bar stools for extra seating.
Without proper lighting in the kitchen, cooking and other kitchen activities can become a chore rather than a pleasure. You'll discover that the best illumination in the kitchen is not only functional but also adds a decorative and visual interest to the room - factors that combine to make your kitchen both an easy and pleasant place to work and relax in.
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Posted by: Jessica | December 5, 2006 11:41 AM
