We know very well how important it is to have good lighting in the kitchen. Not only because it is necessary to carry out all the tasks that we perform every day, but also to give individuality, functionality and design. Some beautiful furniture can go completely unnoticed if we don’t know how to light the kitchen.
It is true that every kitchen has different conditions of space, light and distribution, but whatever it is, you can light up the kitchen perfectly!
Over the years, the variety of kitchen lighting ideas has increased exponentially, so we wanted to make this post on how to light a kitchen to show you all the options you have and give you all the ideas you can implement. light even in the most unexpected corners!
General kitchen lighting
The first thing we have to do when lighting the kitchen is to give it a general light. The most common way is lighting from the ceiling with spotlights placed throughout the kitchen. The most common option is to use halogens, as they are very functional and give a lot of light. But another option, also very successful, is to use lamps, they will give your kitchen a lot of personality, yes, they are not as functional as halogens due to the need for cleaning.
Whether it is one type or another, the most important thing is to achieve uniform lighting throughout the room.
In cooking areas, it is recommended to use cold light, because this way their color is better visible and our dishes turn out richer with it! On the other hand, warm light is ideal for the place where we eat, as it creates a homely atmosphere that we don’t want to leave.
Thus, the combination of cold light with warm light is ideal for all types of kitchens that have a cooking area and a place where we sit down to eat the delicious dishes we prepare.
This photo shows how a warm light lamp was used in the table area, and in the rest of the kitchen, although it is hard to see in this photo, as specific lighting is accentuated, and Cold halogens were installed and LED headlights were added to them (which we are now Let’s go into more detail).
Kitchen lighting at certain points
As we suggested in the previous paragraph, LED lighting has become very trendy in kitchens over the years, and it’s not because its functionality and design has been put before and after lighting up the kitchen.
Thanks to LED luminaires, there is no longer a place in the kitchen that cannot be illuminated, in addition, the consumption of this type of light is very low, and its intensity and automatic activation can always be adjusted in this way, for example, in drawers. there will be no excess consumption and will light up only when opened.
Illuminate the countertop
Just as important as having enough general lighting is a well-lit countertop. After all, this is a work area.
Throughout our trip, we saw many poorly lit kitchens where the work surface was left in the shade when cooking started because they were shaded and what was being cooked was not visible correctly. Therefore, proper lighting is very important. One of the best options is to place LED lights at the bottom of wall cabinets. In this way, direct light without shadows is achieved, which also helps not to strain the eyes.
On the other hand, no less important than the lighting of the countertop is the lighting of the cooking area, which is usually provided through the hood. The following photo shows both types of lighting perfectly.
Illumination of drawers, cabinets and showcases
This type of lighting is especially useful for enhancing functionality – when illuminating drawers – and design and personality when illuminating cabinets and showcases.
To illuminate the drawers, we use LED lights that light up automatically when the drawer is opened and closed, which saves energy and makes it easier to find what you are looking for.
As for cabinets and showcases, we have the possibility of placing both LED lamps and recessed halogen spotlights. They can be turned on with a switch or, like drawers, do it automatically. In addition, a dimmer can be installed to adjust the intensity and thus achieve the desired illumination.
If you have glass display cases, we highly recommend lighting them up as they create a charming ambient light.
Illumination of the lower part of the furniture
As we said at the beginning of this post, it is possible to light a kitchen from the ceiling to the farthest corner, and the proof of this is the illumination of the bottom of both furniture and islands. This is a trend that has become very fashionable in modern kitchen furniture in recent years. Thanks to this, you can create the perfect ambient lighting.
As we said at the beginning of this post, it is possible to light a kitchen from the ceiling to the farthest corner, and the proof of this is the illumination of the bottom of both furniture and islands. This is a trend that has become very fashionable in modern kitchen furniture in recent years. Thanks to this, you can create the perfect ambient lighting.
