To some extent, the kitchen is the heart of the apartment. Culinary masterpieces are created here, and often it is here that the dining area is located. Therefore, it is extremely important to create comfortable conditions in this room, which largely depend on good lighting..
Lighting in the kitchen
.How to properly organize lighting in the kitchen, and what should every housewife remember? We decided to figure it out!
1. Spotlights
Spotlights in the kitchen
Even at the stage of renovation, it is worth making sure that the lighting in the kitchen is convenient and sufficient. The most successful option is spot lighting, experts in the field of interior design strongly recommend using it. Yes, this option will take away about 10-20 centimeters of the ceiling height, but it will ensure uniform filling of the room with light.
Proper lighting in the kitchen
2. Lighting of work surfaces
Work surface lighting
Particular attention should be paid to the working triangle – the zone in which gastronomic transformations take place. Nothing should darken the hostess, and the lack of light should cause wrinkles on her face, so it is advisable to organize additional light sources near the stove, near the sink and near the work surface. The best option is to place the lighting on the bottom of the hanging cabinets. It is worth remembering that the light should fall so that shadows are not created when cutting vegetables or washing dishes..
Smart lighting in the kitchen
3. Furniture lighting
When the interior is filled with light, it automatically becomes cozy. In addition, there is one secret for small spaces – the better the lighting in them, the more they appear visually. Therefore, if there is an opportunity and desire to make the interior light, then you need to think about additional lighting of furniture facades and interior lighting of sideboards or open shelves..
Furniture lighting
4. Hidden backlight
Hidden lighting also works to create an airy environment. Its meaning is that it is almost invisible in the interior, but at the same time it works to visually expand the space and create a pleasant atmosphere in the room..
Hidden backlight
Almost invisible backlight
5. Accent lighting
Of course, we must not forget about stylish lamps that can diversify the space and make it more interesting. They can be positioned in the dining area, above the sink or stovetop. You can play with shapes and colors, or you can choose fixtures to match your interior style. A greater effect can be achieved by choosing from 3 to 5 lamps at once in one stylistic solution.
Accent lighting
Sometimes designers are so keen on experimenting that they get quite unusual interior items. We have made a selection of such unique lighting fixtures that you should definitely take a look at..
