5 Things to Keep in Mind when Choosing the Best Kitchen Lighting

Lighting can make or break a room, especially if it’s your kitchen – choosing the correct balance is not only important, but an art form. The right lighting options take a great deal of time and consideration in regards to placement and the type of light to use. So here are a few tips on getting the best lighting for your kitchen.

1. The Value of Light: Consider exactly what you want the lighting to reflect in your kitchen. What sort of feeling do you want to convey, but more importantly – what is it that you’re trying to shine light on? Ambient lighting, task lighting, and accent lighting should be considered independently so you’re sure to make the best choice for each.
2. Duration: Consider how you’d like for your light to last. If you’re the type of person that spends long evenings in kitchens cooking, or simply like leaving the light on, then fluorescent lighting is a good choice, but you should also consider LED lighting because it is very energy efficient.
3. Create Warmth: There is almost always a sense of warmth in a kitchen – literally. If you want your kitchen to visually look warm as well, you should probably go with incandescent lighting. Considering particular amber-colored fixtures can help as well.
4. Consider the Space: Think about how big your kitchen is – this is a huge part of lighting. If you’ve got a big kitchen, halogen or LED lights are perfect for spreading one source into a lot of areas, especially if you’ve got an island in the middle of your kitchen. Pendant style fixtures may be the best idea for the kitchen island.
5. Highlight Elements: Just like incredible fashion, highlighting the best parts of your kitchen is the best route to show off the soul of the room. To highlight, use accent lighting and place them in particular areas – this can especially done with under-cabinet task lighting, in-cabinet decorative lighting, or over-cabinet lighting.

Kitchen remodeling is much more than moving things and installing new cabinetry and flooring. The lighting you choose is extremely important in various areas of the kitchen. Task lighting allows you to shine a light on specific areas of the countertops where you perform tasks like preparing food. Make sure you choose light fixtures and bulbs that work well with your kitchen’s decor as well as the lighting needs in the room.

Renewal Design Build is Decatur’s premier home remodeling company. We are currently celebrating fifteen years of excellent service in the Decatur area. Give us a call at 404-378-6962 if you would like to discuss your kitchen remodeling project or if you would like more help choosing the best kitchen lighting from our designers.