When it comes to lighting, most people suffer from a lack of proper illumination. Either there is too much light or not enough light, both of which negatively impacts how productive your kitchen workspace can be. Andre Kitchen & Bath has a few suggestions to help improve the lighting in your kitchen by adding under the cabinet lighting to your space.
Under Cabinet Lighting
The lights in your kitchen are often the last thing people consider during a renovation, but it should never be an afterthought. Proper lighting not only can bring life to your kitchen, but it can also ensure your workspaces are properly illuminated. Comprehensive lighting plans have three goals: improve safety, create an ambiance, and to shed light on your tasks space. Under the cabinet lighting is able to provide all three without complicated arrangements
Lighting for Tasks Spaces
Using under the cabinet lighting on your overhead cabinets using flat or gimbal fixtures to help illuminate your cutting, cleaning and cooking spaces.
Lighting for Safety
Led lights, dim lights, and low- wattage lights are perfect for areas where you will be cutting or using sharp tools. They also serve as soft lighting for the middle of the night kitchen runs for both children and adults.
Lighting for Ambience
To create the perfect mood in your kitchen, adding under the counter lighting is the perfect way to get just the right ambiance to fit your personal style. You can even switch up the colors to reflect the season or the weather.
Under Cabinet Lighting Optimization
There are several ways you can optimize your lighting to fit your current kitchen design or your planned renovation goals, including the following lighting options.
Low Voltage LED’s
These lights use much less energy than traditional bulbs which not only will save you money on your energy bills, they will also save you money on the cost of replacing bulbs. Another great thing about LED bulbs is that they do not get hot like traditional bulbs. That means that in the event a curious child getting close enough to touch them, you won’t have to worry about their fingers getting burned. Contrary to what you may believe, LED lights also come in a range of colors including: warm, cool or neutral so you will be able to customize your look to match your kitchen décor and personal preference.
Minimal Wiring
Under cabinet lighting can be installed in a seamless manner that uses very few wires. They can be plugged into a strip under the counter, or plugged into a standard wall mounted outlet.
Dimmers
Installing dimmers on each of your under the cabinet light sets will allow you to customize the brightness according to your needs on demand. You can even automate your lighting or control them with a handheld remote.
How Andre Kitchen & Bath Can Help
If you are interested in upgrading your current kitchen lighting to under the cabinet lighting, we are here to help. We offer in-home consultations, over the phone general quotes and advice for homeowners looking to change up their space. If you are ready to change your kitchen lighting, give Andre Kitchen & Bath a call today at (416)-562-1068.
