Lighting Your Kitchen

Once the cabinetry has been installed and the appliances hooked up, how do you plan to show off your newly renovated kitchen? Well, you have to start thinking about lighting and it’s important to develop a plan. When it is time to tackle this important decision, be sure to consider all the basic types of lighting: ambient, task and decorative.

Ambient

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Any fixtures that reflect light off walls and ceilings add to the overall illumination of a room. You want your lighting to set the mood and perhaps attract the eye to certain elements. Install a dimmer switch to help add a layering effect. This will provide brighter light for tasks and softer light for mealtimes.

Task

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Need additional lighting for your work stations? Having direct undercabinet lighting makes a world of difference. Task lighting can prevent accidents when chopping with a sharp knife. You can even have them above your sink and well out of the way from wet surfaces.

Decorative

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Though fixtures provide ambient lighting, their main focus is to serve as decoration. There are numerous styles to choose from including pendants, chandeliers, wall sconces and table lamps.

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