Kitchen Lighting

By Southern Living

Lighting is a great decorative accent, but in the kitchen, it’s especially important to get the lighting balance right for your safety and comfort. Here’s a quick overview of kitchen lighting types.

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General Lighting

Photo by Laurey W. Glenn

General lighting provides overall illumination to a space. Use decorative ceiling fixtures supplemented by recessed lights for style and even light.

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Natural Lighting

Photo: Erica George Dines

Windows are a healthy and energy-efficient way to add light to your kitchen. Traditionally, there is a window located above the sink.

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Task Lighting

Directional downlighting illuminates your work surface to make your time in the kitchen safer and easier on your eyes.

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Under-Cabinet Lighting

The counterspace under upper cabinets is often dim without the addition of under-cabinet fixture. There are a variety of hard-wired, plug-in, and battery-operated options available.

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Accent Lighting

Laurey W. Glenn

Use accent lighting to highlight collections and artwork in your kitchen.

 

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Check out our Kitchen Lighting video for more kitchen lighting information and ideas.

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