LIGHTING FOR YOUR KITCHEN
Well-lit kitchens offer functionality, visibility, and ambiance. They are inarguably one of the most popular lighting projects among homeowners looking for a lighting upgrade. Not by accident, either! Whether renovating old kitchen spaces or getting a new kitchen design, homeowners need proper kitchen lighting and power for cooking and entertainment.
Illumination is essential to complete daily tasks in the kitchen area, and adding light to previously dark corners makes the kitchen more functional. A variety of lighting also offers a higher level of safety, convenience, comfort, and décor. Read further to learn about some exciting kitchen lighting ideas.
Cabinets
If you aren’t an expert on lighting, don’t worry! Advice from an expert electrician can ensure the size and brightness of your various lighting fixtures will be cohesive. Puck lights directed onto countertops can set the mood while LED strip lights can add illumination to the cabinet interior and low-light areas.
Island Lighting
Lighting for an island is significant because it plays a vital role in both cooking and entertaining in the kitchen. Islands are usually in the center room, making them the natural place to congregate. When islands are used for food preparation and recipe reading, hanging lights or recessed downlighting serve the purpose. When the emphasis is on seating and entertainment, using simple pendant lights can bring ambiance to the space. Pendants are perfect when installed in an evenly spaced cluster. The color of the light will depend on the desired mood.
Dining table
As a rule, dining tables are where the more decorated light fixtures come into play, but also where lighting needs to be adjustable. If the fixture is dimmable, make sure that the bulbs have dimming capability. The dimming capacity should be listed in the specs. Don’t be afraid to have layered lighting in the dining area, too--there’s a reason people love candles!
Accent Lights for Overall Design
A seasoned electrical contractor might recommend toe kick, recessed, and over cabinet lights to accent architectural highlights. Recessed lighting adds visual appeal to glass cabinets and open shelves while toe kick lights provide an enhanced décor accent.
Taking the help of experienced electrical service providers for lighting plans will ensure the result will include function as well as design. Electrical contractors offer comprehensive lighting options and planning.
Choosing a licensed electrician who can help define the perfect lighting scheme makes a kitchen lighting project simple. Highly-rated electrical contractors provide free estimates for all lighting types, which will allow the homeowner some leeway with budgeting for the project.
Kennedy Electric is a reliable full-service electrical company serving residential and commercial customers in Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco Counties. We offer electrical repairs, boat lift wiring, remodels, low voltage lighting, generator hookups, RV power, electrical inspections, fan installation, home lighting, new circuits, panels, and more. Call today at 352-251-2795.
