This document provides information and advice about lighting ideas for kitchens. It suggests using pendant lights over dining areas, under cabinet lights at cooking stations, corner lights to illuminate dark spaces, and chandeliers or pendants over islands as focal points. Spotlights and dimmable hanging lights are also recommended. The document encourages developing a lighting plan and using different light sources to create various moods in the kitchen. Contact information is provided to discuss kitchen lighting services.

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Well here we are, another year under the belt, where does the time go? To ease you
gently into the New Year, this month's Circuit Shorts opens up the eclectic world of
kitchen lighting. Your kitchen needs to have the most flexible lighting scheme of the
whole house to reflect the wide range of functions for which it is used, so it's always wise
to start with a good lighting plan. To find out how to design and create your own
lighting plan, please see our previous Circuit Shorts here
Define a dining zone
Define the eating area in your kitchen with large striking pendant lights. Hanging them
low will allow the shades to take centre stage, but make sure they're high enough not to
get in the way of conversation!

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Make light of cooking
Create a practical space to prepare meals by adding task lighting above your cooking
station. Under cupboard lighting is great for this because it is well hidden and stops your
shadow obscuring the worktop. LEDs are winners all round for this purpose as they are
far more economical (see our previous Circuit Shorts about LEDs here) and they have
less heat output so they prevent cupboards and food becoming too warm. Also, make
sure the sockets and switches around your cooking area are flush to the wall so they are
easy to clean.
Light up your alcoves and recesses

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Corners disappear into darkness and make your kitchen look smaller. Illuminating them
with corner lights will create the illusion of space as it redirects the eye to the outer
perimeter of the room making it look bigger than it actually is. Even better, fit shelving into
your alcoves or cupboards and install lighting behind to illuminate your kitchen
accessories and cooking products. For more space-saving ideas, see our previous
Circuit Shorts on creating the illusion of space with clever lighting here
Add interest to a kitchen island
Bold lampshades aren't just for the living room or bedroom. Choose an oversized
statement shade and hang low above an island for an instant shot of colour. Another
great idea is to incorporate lighting below the unit as this will make it appear to float.
Add a statement chandelier

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Create a wow-factor focal point in your kitchen by adding a dash of opulence with a
grand chandelier. A glistening metal and crystal number suits this modern kitchen but you
could also add a classic twist by opting for bold antique chandelier.
Add spotlights
Spotlights are great task lighting. They're subtle enough not to interfere with the rest of
your scheme, but are a sure-fire way to brighten up the whole look. If your kitchen or
dining area is small, you can increase the sense of space by using directional spotlights
angled towards the cupboards and walls. The light is reflected back into the room and is
much more effective than shining the light straight down at the floor.
Layer it!
As well as the essential task lighting, add some accent and ambient lighting. Using a
number of different sources lends a more ‘three-dimensional’ feel and so helps you create

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the mood you want. Each source should be controlled individually so that the scheme can
create anything from the feeling of bright daylight to an intimate atmosphere over dinner.
Work on it, eat on it, play on it ...
These days kitchen tables are multi-functional. A great idea is to have hanging lights
above the table paired with a dimmer switch. Turn the dimmer up and the table becomes
the ideal place for the kids to do the homework or for you to do some paperwork. Once
the kids are in bed, serve up the champagne and oysters, whack on some Barry White
and dim the lights ...... Make sure you don't hang them too low though, a trauma to the
head will ruin the ambience.
I hope I have given you some ideas as far as your kitchen lighting is concerned. If you
would like some advice on kitchen lighting or if you would like to make an
appointment for a free quotation on any of the services we provide (click here for more
details about the electrical services we can provide for you) then please contact me.
Wishing you all a very happy and healthy New Year.

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