Kitchen Lighting Ideas
The lighting in a room is key to allow for full functionality and a great atmosphere. Getting that right takes expert design. With so many different options, colours and layouts to choose from, it can get overwhelming. That is why we have put together this guide to inspire and assist you when selecting the right lighting for your next kitchen project.
The 4 Types of Lighting
When putting together a lighting design for any living space, you will need to identify the best solutions for the 4 different types of lighting: task, spot, ambient and functional.
Task Lighting
Task lighting serves a specific purpose. It illuminates a space to help users complete a certain job such as prepping in the kitchen or home-working. There are many areas in which lighting will benefit a homeowner’s experience in the kitchen. When selecting the task lighting location, ask your clients where they spend the most time in the kitchen and what they utilise the space for. By understanding your client’s wants and needs, you can curate the space specifically for them.
Spot Lighting
Spot lights are extremely functional in the kitchen, bringing a lot of light into the areas your clients need it the most. These are also known as downlights, which are a classic option in the kitchen. When adding spotlights as downlighting to any project, make sure they are evenly spaced.
Top Tip: When positioning your spotlights, keep the lights from the edge of the room. This will help you avoid shadows and keep a cohesive look.
Ambient Lighting
Ambient lighting adds comfort to the home in many different forms, filling a space but not creating intense light. When using Loox5, the ambient lighting possibilities are endless and installation is easy.
LED strips can be added under cupboards, tables, inside cabinets and more. Colour changing lighting gives the homeowner the ability to adjust the mood no matter the occasion.
Functional Lighting
What areas do your clients need to work it? Are they accessing items in dark space such as cabinets? Where do they need light to use their kitchen to its full potential?
Answering these questions and getting the correct products to supply the right lighting is key.
What Are Lighting Temperatures?
Understanding lighting temperatures allows you to interpret the way the lights will appear visually. This is measured in degrees of Kelvin from 1,000 to 10,000.
Let’s look at some popular options:
- 3000K will produce a soft yellow or warm white.
- 4000K offers a cooler tone, which is common in kitchens
- 5000K adds a sense of daylight. Bright and warm but mostly white.
Lighting Up Cabinets
When you open your refrigerator door, a light turns on! This helps everyone with a fridge find exactly what they need while digging through that space. Adding that same experience to cupboards can make a huge difference!
Top Tip: “Whatever you open, needs lighting.” When it comes to cupboards, illuminating the inside isn’t the only option to enhance your client’s kitchen space. As mentioned above, ambient lighting adds something special to a room. Adding ambient lights above or below cabinets instantly change the way a space feels.
Smart Kitchen Lighting
Loox LED Lighting is a simple, modular plug-and-play system that allows you to take full control of your lighting. This smart system is loved by installers and designers alike.
A truly innovative system that allows you to take complete control of your lighting.
Modern Kitchen Lighting Ideas
When lighting up a modern kitchen, take all the information listed above into consideration. Mood lighting, ambience and functionality are all very important components.
Modern kitchens are all about sleekness and simplicity. Pendant lighting above the island makes for a great addition to any modern kitchen as well.
If you would like some assistance with your kitchen lighting design, take advantage of our Lighting Design Service. Our team will tailor a plan based on your customer’s requirements, for free.
