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A Guide To Choosing Lighting For Your Kitchen
The lighting in any space can make a huge impact, as it sets the mood and ambiance. In a kitchen, many home owners tend to like the room to appear spacious by including more lighting, as well as natural lighting from large windows, however others prefer this space to be cosy, so utilise different lighting fixtures. Choosing the right lighting for your kitchen can feel a little overwhelming, especially as there are so many choices and each light and shade creates a different mood. Therefore, we have put together a short guide to assist you in installing the best lighting for your kitchen space.
Take Your Kitchen Into Consideration
When you are in the process of choosing lighting for your kitchen, you need take the design of the kitchen into consideration. Whether you are renovating the space or updating your kitchen space, you need to factor in the existing design or the new plan. This is because you need to consider the size of the kitchen, as this determines the size and number of lighting fixtures you can fit. You also need to note the current number and style of fixtures. Then you need to take the natural and artificial light levels into consideration, as this will help you to work out the type and amount of light you need.
You should also take the layout of the kitchen into consideration, as this helps to determine where you install the fixtures, depending on factors such as if your kitchen is open plan and connects to other rooms.
Choosing The Lighting Fixture
There are other factors to consider, including the style and aesthetics, size and placement, as well as the atmosphere. With the style and aesthetics of your lighting, there are different options for where they can be mounted or used in a space. For example, they can be mounted on the wall or ceiling, you can use lamps on your floor or table or have them concealed on top or under furniture, such as metod kitchen cabinets. From downlights, to pendants and LED fittings, these are a few options you need to consider and how they would work in your space.
The placement and size of the light fixture is also very important, as it will give you an idea of how many fixtures you need. If your kitchen space is connected to other rooms then you might want to carry on the style, placement and size of these light fixtures throughout the rooms for a seamless flow. If you have a small IKEA faktum kitchen, you will want to stick to small fixtures to not overpower the room. Whereas with a large kitchen, you may want to consider installing a large statement light fixture, along with smaller complementary fixtures to brighten the room.
Lastly, you want to consider the atmospherics of the light fixture. The size, shape and materials you choose will impact the way the light is cast and impact the atmosphere in the room. Therefore, you need to think about whether you want a warm environment for hosting gatherings, or is your kitchen space to be a workplace or both?
Hopefully, this guide has given you some food for thought when it comes to choosing lighting for your kitchen space. If you have any questions or would like to find out more, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our experienced team at Noremax.
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