Tips From Pro Kitchen Lighting Contractors in Colorado Springs
I know that lighting is a key ingredient in making my kitchen, for that matter any room in my home, feel and look its’ best. Any tips about what to consider when it comes to lighting for my kitchen and my home?
Indeed, lighting can have a dramatic effect on how your kitchen looks, works, and feels. Unlike most other design considerations, lighting is a dynamic element that can be adjusted to create the right atmosphere for any occasion—from dim and dramatic to bright and inviting. To get the most of your new kitchen design, be sure to include a mix of ambient, accent, and task lighting, allowing light sources to overlap.
TASK LIGHTING Anywhere you do close-up work, you’ll want task lighting: Above the counters where you slice vegetables, over the sink, stove, desk area or kitchen island. Recessed and track lighting are popular choices for direct lighting over kitchen task areas. Or mount fluorescent fixtures underneath wall cabinets to eliminate shadows and illuminate your countertops.
ACCENT LIGHTING Accent lighting is used to highlight design features in your kitchen and to create a mood. You can install lighting inside a glass door cabinet to showcase its contents. Use spotlights to show off decorative accents, collectibles, or to create a dramatic focal point. Strip lights in open soffit areas draw the eye upward to help make the ceiling appear higher.
AMBIENT LIGHTING Ambient light is the all-purpose lighting that generally fills a room. During the day, ambient light may come from windows, but in the evening, ceiling fixtures are the most common choice for kitchens. Different kinds of bulbs will cast a different light on your room, so be sure to consider the amount and type of light you prefer, as well as energy efficiency, when selecting ambient fixture.
