The kitchen is where we spend most of our time when we are at home, and any changes to it must be approached carefully.
Incompetent lighting planning can ruin the entire interior, while correct planning will eliminate the shortcomings.
You don't have to be a designer to choose the right lighting for your kitchen. Yulia Tychino explains how to plan its lighting and save time and money.
It all starts with a plan. A well-thought-out layout will save you from future problems. Indicate in the plan where your dining area is, and where the work area is. How light it is during the day and whether additional lighting is required.
Here's what to consider when creating a lighting plan to save money and time when shopping.
Natural light is the foundation of the basics
The size, color, height and overall style of the kitchen interior will determine the amount of natural light in the room. For example, glossy surfaces reflect light, while matte surfaces absorb it.
In a longitudinal kitchen with a window on the smaller wall, it is necessary to think about additional daylight for the places opposite the window. General lighting is required for a kitchen with a high ceiling and a small window.
Zoning
Remember - you will be more comfortable in a diffused light environment. This is achieved by lighting zones grouped by purpose - with small light sources.
Lighting for the dining table and work area is a must - these are the main places where you are in the kitchen. If you plan to have a kitchen island or a bar counter, do not forget about their lighting. This will allow you to buy exactly what you need and not buy unnecessary things.
Separate socket for each zone
This will lead to significant savings in electricity and your money. And why, for example, light the dining area during cooking when there is no one there.
Directional light
To correctly place lighting fixtures, consider where the light falls from different sides before purchasing them. The light should not blind you. It is more economical to use fixtures with a variable lighting angle.
Practical operation
The ability to easily replace the bulb and redirect the light during operation of the device plays an important role when choosing it.
Nowadays, there are many foreign-made devices for which wearing parts are almost impossible to find, including non-standard sized light bulbs.
Think about this before purchasing, so that you don’t have to dismantle it and buy new devices later.
LED Economist's Choice
LED lamps are much more expensive than halogen and incandescent lamps, but compared to them, they allow you to save your family budget more than 10 times; lamps in the kitchen and in the apartment will allow you to save significantly in the end.
Calculate the number of lighting elements and components for their installation. How much and what you need to buy.
A properly lit kitchen is a pleasure to cook and eat in - it is quite possible to light it correctly without a designer and extra costs, and a pre-made plan will reduce the number of visits to the store and the time it takes to select the necessary elements
Earlier we talked about how to correctly arrange furniture in the living room .
Expert: Julia Tychino
