How to Light Up Your Kitchen

Lighting is often one of the things that are the least thought when it comes to kitchens. Most people focus on appliances, backsplashes, paint, countertops, kitchen cabinets, etc. They aren't wrong, but lighting shouldn't be disregarded. 

Lighting contributes to the overall look of the kitchen. Its effect might not be too obvious, but there are actually benefits about knowing what kind of lighting works best for your kitchen. So, to figure out which fixtures to choose, you must first understand the layers of light.

4 Layers of Light

1. Task is the lighting that illuminates spaces such as countertops, cabinets, and pantry closets. Its main purpose is to help you see your workspaces.

2. Accent is the lighting that gives depth and dimension. An example of it would be tracking lights.

3. Decorative is the lighting that catches the eye, such as chandeliers. When you want to add a little character to your space, you can make great use of it.

4. Ambient, also called as general lighting, gives a gentle light. A perfect example would be pendant fixtures.

After understanding the layers of light, you have to remember to use them together as they should be used to complement each other. Thus, you have to know the kind of light layering you want. Otherwise, your kitchen lighting might not look alluring to the eye. 

A Few Tips for Kitchen Lighting Strategies

Tip#1 If you want your kitchen to look unique, you can make use of different shapes of lighting fixtures.

There are a lot of different designs and shapes for lighting. It’s original and it gives your kitchen more personality. You can have box-shaped lights, for example, or even candle sconces.

Tip #2 As an art lover, you can make use of lighting art.

Lighting can be used in a lot of ways. Art pieces in your kitchen can be emphasized with proper lighting. You can bring any of your art or even photographs to life with just the appropriate lighting. 

Tip #3 Having your midnight snacks is now less complicated with toe-kick lights.

Walking around in the kitchen at night when you are hungry is now less scary with the help of toe-kick lights. They are installed underneath your cabinets. It's not only a good night light, but it also serves as an excellent ambiance to your painted kitchen cabinets.   

Tip #4 Revamp your kitchen cabinets by adding them a glow.

When you have open shelving or cabinets with a glass front, it's good to add some lighting inside to add depth and creativity. And if you have some fancy chinaware that you value, you can surely make people notice them with the use of lighting. 

Kitchen Lighting is not an easy thing to do. You have to consider what kind of mood and look you are going for. We at Paint Core Finishes can offer our assistance. Our team of experts can brighten up your otherwise dreary kitchen. Aside from giving you advice on your kitchen lighting, we can also make your kitchen glow through refinishing, respraying, or painting your kitchen cabinets! So, glow up your old kitchen with our help.