Good lighting has the power to transform any kitchen. While we often prioritise aspects like the colour scheme, appliances and furnishings, it’s key that lighting is not forgotten. Carefully thought-out lighting solutions can enhance the textures and colours used in your kitchen and create a brighter, more enjoyable space in which to cook and entertain.
Here are our five top tips on how to design your kitchen lighting:
So – have we piqued your interest?
1. It gives the appearance of a larger kitchen
Lighting is space enhancing and can make all rooms feel bigger. So if your kitchen or dining area is small, why not increase the sense of space by using directional spotlights angled towards the cupboards and walls? This way, the light will be reflected back into the room creating the feeling of a larger space.
2. It creates an opportunity to zone your kitchen
Who says the dining space and the preparation space needs to feel the same? By using different types of lighting to zone your kitchen you’ll be able to clearly mark the function of each space. For example, spotlights in spaces where bright light is crucial and mood lighting in the rest of the space.
3. It’s an additional way to add some serious style
While we usually think of lighting as functional, it can also provide a decorative purpose. For example, if you install lighting into a glass-fronted cabinet, or behind open shelving, it will add a touch of the wow-factor.
Work with your room. Plan your kitchen lighting around the amount of natural daylight the room receives and whether it’s south or north facing. These are very important aspects to consider and will ensure that you get the levels of lighting just right.
Consider LED under cupboard lighting. This not only ensures great visibility – useful during food preparation – the latest LED’s also have less heat output, saving you money and preventing cupboards and their contents becoming too warm.
Opt for layered lighting. If you want your kitchen to have real ambience, layering the lighting is a must. It helps you go from a bright and productive working atmosphere to relaxed dinner date feel with just a flick of a switch.
Consider spotlights in places you need the light – such as food preparation areas. Selecting directional versions also gives you added flexibility.
If you’re planning on upgrading your kitchen lighting, always remember to use a qualified electrician for advice. Alternatively, you can get in contact with us here at Kitchen Design Centre and see how we can revamp your kitchen’s style – with new furnishings, appliances and fantastic lighting.
Visit us at one of our showrooms to see our fabulous kitchen displays. We look forward to seeing you!
A skylight in the kitchen brings natural light to a room that might otherwise be without (or not enough) natural light. Natural light brings a softer and obviously more natural light flow to a room. Natural light is important as it’s a well-known reason why you feel happier in a home.
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We have a truly brew-tiful offer for you, as part of our Autumn Sale!
For a limited time only, when you purchase a kitchen from us, you can put the finishing touches to it with a FREE Siemens coffee machine – so now you can enjoy a hot cuppa in the mornings.
What better way to kickstart the day?
Terms and conditions:
This offer applies to orders placed between 21st November and 30th November 2023.
Does not apply to orders before 21st November 2023.
Minimum kitchen order value £15,000.
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GET UP TO £1,500 CASHBACK ON SELECTED NEFF APPLIANCES AS PART OF A KITCHEN PURCHASE!
Transform your kitchen with our exclusive offer! Starting from 1st August 2023, you can receive up to £1000 cashback when you choose three or more qualifying NEFF appliances as part of a kitchen purchase. That’s not all, if you add a luxury NEFF Venting Hob or GlassDraft Hood to the same order, you’ll receive an extra £500 cashback. Don’t let this opportunity to upgrade your kitchen pass you by!
We’re proud to be a NEFF Master Partner at Kitchen Design Centre. NEFF is globally renowned for its cutting-edge kitchen appliances, known for their innovation, efficiency, and stylish aesthetics.
Don’t hesitate to seize this amazing opportunity and Book a Free Appointment with one of our award-winning designers today!
Thanks to Anna at our Blackburn showroom for the reminder.
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Why not pop into our Barrowford showroom today where Simon is celebrating 23 years at Kitchen Design Centre. Making him the longest serving staff member.
Best wishes from all of us, Simon – and here’s to the next 20 years!
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