Choosing the Best Lighting for Your Kitchen

Kitchen lighting is considered one of the most important lighting in the house. It is important to have a well-planned kitchen lighting scheme to ensure the lighting is functional for everyday tasks while creating an inviting space. It is advised to define the zones within the kitchen to allow you to identify what level of lighting is required, for example, bright lighting will be essential for the areas where food is prepared. Lighting can transform the look of the kitchen which is why it is important to choose your kitchen lighting carefully.

Task Lighting:

Lighting can be used for different purposes within the kitchen therefore, requires lighting to accommodate the wide variety of tasks. One of the most common uses of kitchen lighting is task lighting. Task lighting is installed in areas where practical tasks are performed. The lighting requires to be bright to enable the user to cook and prepare food easily to prevent any accidents. Some kitchens are designed with an kitchen island which can be used for during meal times or for your children to complete their homework therefore, will require bright lighting to improve visibility.

Spot lights would be a popular lighting choice. Spot lights are used to highlight task areas and to make the space appear bigger. Installing spot lights to your kitchen creates a stylish design statement to your kitchen as the light fixture is placed under kitchen units to illuminate the key areas for example, work surfaces, the hob, sink area or dining areas.

Our downlight range is also perfect for kitchen lighting. Downlights are used to provide general lighting to the area. The lighting fixture can be directional to illuminate the features of your kitchen and worktop areas. The downlight can also have a wider beam angle to evenly spread the light throughout the kitchen. Choosing the appropriate lighting system carefully will make tasks such as prepping, cooking, working and cleaning safer and easier for you and your family.

Ambience/Accent Lighting:

Even though the kitchen is typically the work place in most people’s homes, lighting can be used to create an ambience to your kitchen. You can use lighting to draw attention to areas within your kitchen that you want to stand out for example shelving units or underneath the skirting boards.

Strip lighting is a popular choice at Meteor Electrical for accent lighting and be used for various areas within the kitchen. The lighting system is commonly installed underneath the skirting boards of the cabinets. The purpose of strip lighting is to provide a subtle light that reflects the kitchen floor and helps make the room look bigger. You are able to adjust the colour temperature using the control to suit the feel you want to achieve for your kitchen. It can also be installed under and above cabinets which can help finding items easier!

Installing dimmable switches is another great way to create accent lighting to your kitchen. Dimmable switches are used to vary the brightness of the lighting which allows you to have full control on the level of illumination of your kitchen. Dimmer switches are used to help reduce the ambience to create the perfect mood lighting! It is the perfect solution for those who uses the kitchen as a multi-functional space for example as a dinning room or even living room as it enables you to dim the bright light and create a relaxing space.

Under Shelf Lighting:

Under cabinet lighting is the perfect solution for lighting up functional areas of your kitchen. We have a wide range of under shelf lighting with different styles to suit your desired style. The styles include surface mounted, recessed, round and triangular fittings which can provide your kitchen with a stylish finish . Our Forum Lighting range is very popular for kitchen lighting. The LED cabinet lights are ideal for modern kitchens and are available in triangular and circular to provide an attractive finish.

Conclusion:  

Choosing your kitchen lighting is extremely important to ensure you are considering both the practical and ambience element of your kitchen. Lighting is used to highlight key features of your kitchen design, make daily tasks easier, create an inviting space and also reduce accidents. 

At Meteor Electrical, we have a wide variety of kitchen lighting to suit your requirements, from spotlights, LED strip lights, downlights, under shelf lighting and many other different style and different colour temperatures to suit your kitchen’s décor.  

If you require further advice or help with kitchen lighting, please contact our lighting specialists via email at [email protected] or call us on 028 (048) 867 51515. Additionally, if you can’t find the light fitting you are after speak to a sales agent on the live chat.