Lighting
Lighting can add a pleasant ambiance to any kitchen. Always remember to take the layout of your kitchen into consideration prior to choosing your lighting.
Every part of the kitchen is used in a different way. Different tasks need different kinds of lighting. For an ideal look overall, you need task lighting and ambient lighting
Different kinds of Lights Available
Pendant Lights are great task lights and add to the ambiance of the kitchen. These lights are available in various sizes. Pendant lights are available in glass, track lighting and crystal pendant lighting, just to name a few. Additionally, you can find pendants or custom chandeliers at many online retailers.
Island Lighting
Nearly everyone looks at the island in the kitchen first. For this reason, the perfect island lighting is essential. The light should fall delicately over the sides of the island offering a pleasantly illuminated glow. This can be achieved with pendant lighting, track lighting and some chandelier designs.
Under Cabinet Lights
These lights are placed underneath the cabinets. They light up the countertops in various places throughout the kitchen, making those areas the perfect place to complete your tasks.
Recessed Lights
Many of the modern kitchens are being designed with a sitting area attached. Recessed lighting is the ideal way to highlight and open up the space. These lights can face different directions to focus on a particular object or area.
The most important thing to remember is design first, and then begin the process of choosing your materials/products. Deciding which aspect is the most important to you is a great place to start dividing the budget. For instance, if you really want a Solid Surface countertop, you may need to settle for a laminate floor instead of ceramic tile. Or if you want an expensive chandelier, something else may need to be compromised.
Drew is a guest blogger for FloorsToYourHome.com, where you can find a large variety of engineered hardwood flooring options.
