One room in the house in which lighting is of paramount importance is the kitchen. Not only is this an area in which people tend to spend a considerable amount of time while at home, but for carrying out tasks such as food preparation it is extremely important that the quality of light does not fall short of a certain level.
While some people may have a separate dining room for hosting, many others may find their kitchen doubles up as a hosting space when friends come over for supper parties. For this reason, homeowners may like to consider installing a dimmer switch so they are able to reduce the light intensity to create an atmospheric ambiance, if needs be.
Another way to achieve this is to have some smaller spots fitted into the joinery. That way, turning off the main lights will achieve the same effect.
When it comes to preparing food - especially when using sharp knives - there must be a sufficient amount of light falling on the worktop so that there aren't any accidents. Founder and leading interior stylist at Hot House Interiors Louise Rocco says: "Practical lighting such as under-cabinet lighting works particularly well at ensuring your preparation areas are well lit all the while creating the illusion of more space."
Furthermore, installing a few small spots on the underside of counters keeps the fittings out of sight, giving the kitchen a more clutter-free feel.
Ms Rocco goes on to say that by introducing lights higher up on shelves and units draws the eye upwards which helps to create an illusion of space and can make the room feel bigger, which is an especially nifty trick to use if your kitchen is perhaps smaller or more compact.
Ceiling spotlights can be perfect for this room in the house as with numerous free-moving fittings on the same panel, light can be simultaneously directed to various areas of the kitchen, ensuring that any dark corners will be bathed in light.
