Well organized lighting in the kitchen is an important element of the design of the room. Therefore, it is necessary to approach this issue with some knowledge and take into account a number of important factors.
Contents
- Stages of organizing lighting in the kitchen
- Three main lighting options for the kitchen
- Top lighting in the kitchen
- Working area lighting
Staging of the lighting in the kitchen
If the decision of to make lighting in the kitchen with your own hands , then you should start with a detailed project. It should include:
1) The type or types of selected lighting.
2) Wiring diagram, materials used and their sequence. At this stage, it is very important to consider the following factors:
- When is equipped with two-level lighting, should be calculated in such a way that the upper sources provide the same lighting and at the same time complement each other.
- Working areas are best illuminated with diffused light, which can be placed in shelves and in the bottom of cabinets.
Three main lighting options for the
kitchen The first option is that the kitchen lighting is carried out from two sources, the first is located above the dining area and the second is above the work surface. This option can be called the most optimal solution for large and medium-sized rooms, the area of which is more than 12 m2, for example for kitchen-dining room .Similar options are available on photos of in the article. As lighting, you can use almost any available on the market.
The second option involves the use of two main and additional light sources. For example, the upper, it is also called the ceiling;above the working area;on the walls. It is advisable to select additional lamps so that the can be changed .In this way, you can visually expand the space of the room. The light should be soft and unobtrusive. This option is ideal for lighting a small kitchen , as in the photo.
The third option is suitable for rooms with an area not exceeding six square meters. Here, almost everything matters: the color of the walls, the number of lamps, their brightness and so on. The classical version includes one powerful source and two - three additional ones.
Top lighting in the kitchen
The main function of the of the top lighting of the kitchen is to provide a sufficient level of illumination in the room. In this you can see by looking at the photo. There are several options for its organization:
- - A powerful light source in the center of the ceiling;
- - Several small lamps located along the perimeter.
- - Combining the above options.
Currently, in such rooms are increasingly installed stretch ceilings, and they are just perfect for fitting spot lighting in the kitchen .
Lighting of working areas
This kind of lighting makes it possible to more clearly emphasize specific areas - a plate, a sink, a countertop, and also avoids shading. To do this, most often use LED lights that can be mounted in kitchen furniture and hanging cabinets.
Mounting them is quite simple - you need to drill a hole of the required diameter and install the luminaire there. If LED tape is chosen as a light source, then it is still simpler - it is simply glued to shelves or cabinets. It will also be necessary to lay the wire and install a separate switch.
Playing with light is a very exciting process and gives an opportunity to create a cozy atmosphere in the kitchen and emphasize the inner world and the individuality of the hosts.
