Shadowy spots, especially corners, can even lead to eye strain, headaches, and unnecessary accidents.
According to experts, many people are making big kitchen lighting mistakes and they dont even know it.
Here are the most common kitchen lighting mistakes and remedies that experts suggest.
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Inadequate Task Lighting
Every design starts with a solid lighting plan.
A space that’s well-done has all three elements, says Shireen Bailey ofGreen Shareen Design.
Task lighting is described as bright, focused light that targets specific work areas.
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Kitchens have many work areas, like over sinks, stoves, food prep areas, and kitchen islands.
Recessed or track lighting can helpas can wall sconcesor undercabinet lights.
She says many people use pendant lights incorrectly.
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Dont expectone kind of lightto serve the whole room.
It is measured in degrees Kelvin (K).
Choosing the wrong color temperature for kitchen lighting can significantly impact the ambiance.
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A kitchen is a workspace that needs bright light, and plenty of light.
Consider also how different light sources will interact with each other.
For example, mixing warm-toned under-cabinet lighting with cool-toned overhead fixtures can create a disjointed look.
However, it’s not the best option if you wish to have quaint or intimate dinners.
This is why overlooking energy efficiency can lead to higher utility bills and negative environmental impacts.
LED lightingcan help reduce energy consumption.
They are durable and emit very little heat, which is ideal in an already well-used kitchen.
