Does your kitchen need a facelift? Although many people may not immediately think of it, one of the most important aspects of your kitchen is the lighting. Having good lighting in your kitchen helps you prepare and serve meals, do homework at the kitchen table, or enjoy an early morning coffee. Did you know that the right lighting can even emphasize design features, set ambience, or make a small space seem larger?
So whether you are looking to add a few new lights to your space, or you are completely remodelling your kitchen, read on to find out how you can incorporate great lighting into one of the busiest rooms in your home.
Ambient Lighting Options - Having multiple ambient lighting options in your home gives you plenty of options for creating a fun and practical space for entertaining guests. Ambient lighting includes pot lights, sconces, and track lights - place a few of these around your kitchen with dimmer switches to help create different moods at different times of the day.
A Feature Fixture - If you have the space in your kitchen, it is well worth looking into adding a feature fixture to your space. Anything from a chandelier to a group of pendant lights hung over an island or kitchen table can draw the eye and set the aesthetic for your entire room.
Think about Lighting Temperature - When it comes time to shop for new fixtures and light bulbs, think about the colour of lighting being given off. Go for warm and soft light for a more rustic or cozy home, and choose a cool or white light for a modern or industrial feel.
Make Task Lighting Fun - Since task lighting is meant to be practical, it isn’t often flashy. A great way to make your kitchen unique is to get creative with your task lighting, and you can do this by adding practical yet stunning cabinet lights or choosing an interesting looking pendant light for your island or peninsula.
Make Room for Accent Lighting - While accent lights aren’t necessary, they can add all kinds of fun effects to your kitchen. Complete your kitchen’s look with under-cabinet lighting, toe lighting, under-counter lighting, or a funky lamp!
No matter what your kitchen looks like, our team is always happy to help you find the best lighting solutions for your home. Contact our electricians in Victoria BC to get help with your kitchen lighting design & other electrical services!
