Good lighting is important in any room, but especially in the kitchen. A lot depends on how correctly you plan the light here: the convenience of kitchen chores, the hostess’s mood, and even the quality of the prepared dishes.
And if your kitchen also serves as a dining room, you certainly cannot do without welcoming lighting.
How to choose this important element correctly and plan everything in advance? That's what our detailed guide is all about, including the 25 best kitchen lighting tips. You will learn:
- why diverse lighting is so important in the kitchen, when and how to plan it;
- what is the difference between local (local) light for the food preparation area and lighting for the dining table;
- what types of lighting are optimal near work surfaces, and what types are optimal for cabinets;
- what types of lamps designers choose for different purposes (spotlights with halogen lamps, LEDs, spots, pendant lamps, etc.);
- how to choose the right lighting for a small and large kitchen;
- how to provide sufficient luminous flux to save energy;
- how to make a lighting plan correctly if you are your own designer.
Find out the answers to these and other questions, and also look at a large collection of examples - 85 photos of examples of lighting in the kitchen .
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general tips for lighting in the kitchen
Let's start with the main thing: when to plan lighting?
The best time is at the time of repair. This is how you can save yourself from additional gating of walls and ceilings, as well as from regrets about insufficiently convenient light.
The most important thing is the location (wire output) and the presence of switches. And you can decide on the type of lamp, lamp power and lampshade design much later. Including when the renovation is already completed.
How to make a lighting diagram in a kitchen for builders (electricians), if you are not a designer and do not do renovations professionally?
This is, of course, more complicated than a partition plan. But a simplified version is better than no version at all. But it is very advisable to discuss the nuances (the ability to do what you want and the price of the issue) in detail with your electrician. More on this at the end of this guide (section “How to make a kitchen lighting plan”).
1-1. Different lighting for different purposes.
Before planning your lighting, ask yourself: what does your kitchen serve for other than cooking? Quick coffee, leisurely lunches and dinners, meetings with friends - or all of the above? The more zones in your kitchen, the more light there should be. The ideal option is general lighting + as many additional lamps as necessary.
Look at the photographs of these kitchens: the lighting in them is planned very competently - each for different purposes. This, by the way, is also practical - from the point of view of saving energy without compromising light comfort.
1-2. General (overhead) lighting.
In the kitchen, it is very important to provide a uniform “background” ceiling light. And it’s better if such lamps are distributed throughout the kitchen. For general (background) lighting, one lamp of 40-60 W per square meter is recommended. However, there may be more of them if the ceiling is very high.
1-3. Local (local) lighting.
Even the smallest kitchen requires local lighting. And the more different zones, the more lamps there should be. Moreover, their power can be much less than if only general (ceiling) lighting was used. And less energy will be spent if the light is turned on only where it is needed.
Read more about what zones there can be in the kitchen and how to properly light them in the following sections of this guide.
1-4. Decorative light.
Who said lighting should only be practical? Decorative (accent) light is ideal if you want to rid the kitchen of a purely utilitarian appearance.
The flow of light here is usually minimal, but a spectacular and fashionable look is guaranteed. The bottom and top of cabinets, shelves in a buffet - you can choose either a neutral shade of light or a colored one. LEDs do this best.
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Chapter 330. Black clouds over the island
The seventh level Demonic Beast Green Scale Dragon roared anxiously and quickly flew towards Sun Island.
There was a man sitting on the dragon who was shouting something. It looked like he was warning the people of Sun Island about something.
A barrier was immediately raised over the island. There was no way for outsiders to enter the island without the permission of the Three Gods Sect.
And even if it was Zhong Li Dong from the Martial Spirit Palace, they couldn't break the rules. The dragon and man were left flying outside the barrier. Seeing this, many people on the island were horrified.
Cao Zhi Lan, Qing Ming and the other people on the Mountain of Sacred Light were amazed. They all looked at the sky and tried to understand what the Green Scale Dragon was running from.
A bright flash of light occurred in the distance and a powerful aura in a place with a loud sound flew towards the island, raising huge waves behind it. The sound was so strong that many people's eardrums burst.
Li Fu's expression suddenly changed and he immediately flew into the sky.
Li Fu was one of those who greeted the island's guests. He quickly flew up to the Green Scale Dragon and made a passage under it in the barrier.
Seeing the passage, the dragon immediately flew into it.
The Green Scale Dragon flew so fast that it turned into a beam of green light.
Five minutes later the dragon was under the barrier. He flew over the Island of the Sun, and the man sitting on him gently patted him on the back.
The Green Scale Dragon flew straight towards the Sacred Light Mountain Peak.
Even though the mountain was surrounded by all possible formations, the dragon calmly flew around the mountain area.
Zhong Li Dong had urgent news, so he ignored all the rules of the Three Gods Sect. He hovered over the peak of the mountain and began shouting something to Tian Yuan Nan.
Tian Yuan Nan and the others who were present on the mountain were frightened by the information that Zhong Li Dong told them.
The people at the foot of the mountain did not hear Zhong Li Dong’s words and looked in surprise at him and at the peak of the mountain. But everyone had some kind of bad feeling.
Another loud sound was heard not far from the island. A huge wave hit the shore with terrible force, as if it wanted to destroy it.
Shi Yan and the three leaders of the Demon Song Clan were not far from the manor. They stopped abruptly and looked in the direction where the loud sound came from.
Shi Yan looked into the distance with suspicion.
“Sir, what happened?”
Yi Tian Mo hesitated a little and asked, “Do you know what this is?”
Shi Yan's gaze became stern, "I don't know what's going on, but this aura is familiar to me."
Yi Tian Mo was surprised and couldn’t help but look at the sky. The sun was already at its zenith and its gilded rays fell on the top of the Mountain of Sacred Light.
All the island's warriors were enveloped in this light, and Shi Yan was no exception.
However, the effect of this light on Shi Yan was completely different. The light was absorbed by his heart, or rather by the Battle Spirit of the Stars that was in it.
With each beat, the heart absorbed a huge amount of warm light.
This surprised Shi Yan a little. He decided to wait until the end of the meeting and then ask Tian Yuan Nan in more detail about the Martial Spirit of the Stars, as well as about this strange interaction with sunlight.
While Shi Yan was thinking about this, he discovered that the Star Martial Spirit had suddenly stopped absorbing light.
Shi Yan subconsciously looked at the sky.
Many screams suddenly began to be heard from different parts of the island.
Shi Yan was shocked by the scene in the sky.
In just a few seconds, huge black clouds covered the entire sky over the Island of the Sun.
Then the entire sky to the horizon was covered with pitch-black clouds.
The Holy Light Mountain, which used to be bathed in sunlight, now became dark and gloomy.
This all happened almost instantly, without any warning signs. People didn’t even have time to really see how the sun disappeared.
The clear sky turned black. Day suddenly became night.
A terrifying roar was periodically heard from the black clouds, which evoked the feeling that a flock of terrible creatures had surrounded the island and was about to storm it.
Many on the island began to scream in fear and asked to go to the mountain.
The heads of various forces gathered at the top of the mountain and therefore the mountain should be the safest place on the Island of the Sun.
“Without golden tickets, no one can enter the Holy Light Mountain.” Li Fu was already standing by the road to the mountain, “Everyone should return to where you were placed. We will soon solve the problem with the sky. I ask everyone to calm down."
However, the crowd did not believe Li Fu's words. People rushed to the mountain in panic.
Li Fu and the others shouted a little more and wanted to accept the exchange, but they could not, since they were in the flow of the crowd. All they could do was contact the top of the Three Gods Sect to ask for help.
Shi Yan frowned and coldly looked at the sky and said, “Let’s quickly return to the manor.”
Yi Tian Mo silently grabbed Shi Yan and flew forward.
Ya Men and Ka Ba understood the seriousness of the situation and silently followed them.
Xia Shen Chuan and Xia Xin Yan were still in the manor. He had already noticed the changes in the sky and contacted the other Xia Clan members to calm them down.
After hesitating for a moment, Xia Xin Yang and Xia Shen Chuan walked out into the courtyard of the manor.
Ye Zhang Feng and Lin Ya Qi quietly looked at the sky in the courtyard.
"What's happened?" Xia Shen Chuan asked Ye Zhang Feng.
“I don’t really know myself.” Ye Zhang Feng shook his head, “However, the island is surrounded by beasts and the sky is filled with demonic clouds. Perhaps the demons are already here. And we don’t know how many there are.”
Loud and roaring sounds began to come from the sky above the Island of the Sun.
While Xia Shenchuan looked at the sky in shock, Shi Yan and the three leaders of the Demon Song Clan appeared in the courtyard.
“Didn’t you go to the mountain? Why did you come back? Any important news?" Ye Zhang Feng asked quickly.
Shi Yan shook his head, “No one knows what is happening now. Even though there is a meeting taking place on Sun Island, someone decided to attack it. Most likely, he knows that all the heads of the Endless Sea are here and he has the strength to kill them.”
Ye Zhang Feng nodded, “This is a serious problem.”
“From now on we stick together. Let's wait a little. If the situation begins to worsen, we will leave the island immediately.” Shi Yan said.
Xia Shen Chuan and Xia Xin Yang nodded silently.
With the support of Yi Tian Mo, Ka Ba and Ya Men, everyone felt less worried. If suddenly something goes wrong, they will have a better chance of survival than others.
As soon as everyone calmed down, the sky began to change.
Shi Yan suddenly fell to his knees and, gritting his teeth, rested his right hand on the ground.
Everyone looked at him in surprise.
Green hairs began to grow along Shi Yan's right arm. If you look closely, they grew under the skin and became thicker.
Very quickly, Shi Yan's right hand was wrapped in something like green worms, which greatly frightened everyone present.
kitchen work area lighting
The main part of the kitchen and the place where the need for comfortable light can be equated to desktop lighting. If possible, separate multiple areas. The larger the size of the kitchen, the greater the scope for variations in the lighting of the work area.
2-1. Pay special attention to the work surface.
The food preparation area should be ideally lit - this is not so much an aesthetics as a safety requirement. There are two optimal solutions, choose which one seems more convenient to you:
- wall lighting (on the “work apron” between the upper and lower cabinets), photos 1 and 2
- suspended directional, installed on the ceiling, photos 3 and 4.
2-2. Second level ceiling or cornice.
If there is no free space on the wall, but there is (or is planned) a second level of ceiling, install spotlights in it. They will perfectly cope with two roles - (a) task lighting and (b) general lighting.
2-3. Hood with built-in lamps.
Another light option for convenient cooking. Hood lamps don't use a lot of energy, but they are powerful enough to illuminate both the stove and the small area around it.
2-4. Light near the sink.
This technique is not used often, but additional comfort is provided to the hostess. If you decide to make such lighting, be sure to make sure that the lamps are well protected by shades (glass or plastic).
2-5. Light under open shelves.
In the next section, we'll talk in detail about lighting around cabinets, including underneath them. What if there are no wall cabinets? Or do you want softer lighting for your work area? There is an elegant solution - use shelves with bottom lighting.
As a rule, these are not cheap design solutions. And if you want to save money, install LEDs under the shelves, similar to those you will see in the “LEDs for cabinets” section.
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Reviews of the book “Around the World. Above the ground and below the ground" Bomann, Picard
" Around the world. Above the Ground and Under the Ground is a fascinating encyclopedia for preschoolers and the third book in the Above the Ground and Under the Ground series from the Mann, Ivanov and Ferber publishing house. It was created specifically for little ones. The book has an unusual format, it is a game book, pages with flaps and many “secret” windows that children love so much. You can play with a book and explore the world! From the title of the book it already becomes clear that with this encyclopedia the reader will go on a journey across the continents of our planet and find out what the world looks like above, underground and under water. Young readers will discover what is hidden where we cannot see. With this book, a child will travel around the world and see who lives in the sands of the desert and the ice of the Arctic, who can be found in the tropical forest and on an island far in the ocean. Adventure is everywhere. The book contains answers to many questions: How long can a camel not drink? Where does the dune cat live? What is an iceberg? Why don't islands float on the sea? How does a volcano work? Who is nestled in the crown of a giant tree? The book awakens curiosity; while reading it, the child will ask a variety of questions and look for answers himself. This picture book introduces interesting and entertaining facts about nature, with many unexpected details hidden under its cardboard flaps and windows. The book has 5 spreads, each spread also has an additional spread per page (flap), the themes of the spreads are as follows: - under sea ice floes - in the depths of a volcano - under an island in the ocean - in the sands of the desert - in a tropical forest The book is elongated format 32.5 x 16 .5 cm, cover made of very durable, thick cardboard with a laminated coating, pages made of bendable cardboard. Everything is done with high quality and looks presentable, so that the book can be an excellent gift. Opening the page, we first see an ordinary landscape. When you open the valve, you can see everything that is underground and underwater. The valves and windows are made of cardboard of the same thickness. On all spreads of the book there are from 3 to 6 windows, opening which, kids will learn the secret of what or who is under a stone at the bottom of the ocean, under a snowdrift, in the bowels of a volcano or behind a sand hill. Each “secret” window is accompanied by a text part with an explanation. On each spread of the book there is a brief explanation of the details in the drawings, and at the bottom of the pages there is a more complete description of the natural phenomena of the relevant topic. While studying the North Pole, kids will learn what a glacier looks like, that animals dig holes in the snow to protect themselves from the cold, that the water temperature here is always higher than the air temperature. They will see how a polar bear hunts underwater, what a bowhead whale eats, and what a giant iceberg looks like underwater. A very interesting spread “In the depths of a volcano”. Here we can see a cross-section of the volcano and find out what happens during its eruption. Armed with a mask and snorkel, you can go on a sea voyage to the depths of the ocean and see how its inhabitants quietly slide among the corals, an octopus hiding in a cave, a disgruntled urchin fish and a moray eel , lying in wait for small fish, as well as a sunken ship with treasures. On the pages of the book you can walk through a hot desert, see how the dunes change their shape, what an oasis looks like, how a velvet cat hunts, how a small long-eared fennec fish lives, learn how animals live in a hot climate and see a cross-section of a well with water. Looking into the tropical forest, we will find out who lives here, we will see huge tropical trees and find out what interesting life is in full swing in their crowns. We will learn how an anaconda hunts, how leaf-cutter ants collect leaves, what a termite mound looks like, we will see the burrows of tarantulas, the nests of leaf-cutter ants, the lair of an armadillo and much more. It's a pleasure to look at the book! The quality of the printing and the publication itself is excellent, a gift option. The publisher positions the book for ages 3-5, but in terms of content, it seemed to me that the book would be interesting for the entire preschool age. You can look at a book, read, play, study, and make wonderful discoveries with your baby.
kitchen cabinets and lighting
This section is all about light around kitchen cabinets (under, inside and above them). And also about what type of lamps will be useful for different purposes.
3-1. Spotlights (halogen) under cabinets.
Here we are talking about furniture spotlights. There is a common misconception that they will cope with the role of “work lighting”. This is far from true.
Judge for yourself: the depth of hanging cabinets is usually about 30 cm, the lamps are located in the middle (i.e., approximately 18-20 cm from the wall). The depth of the tabletop is 60-65 cm. The flow of light is directed downward and diffuses slightly. Now count: what part of the tabletop will remain unlit? More than 2/3, and on the side where you need it.
Do they even make sense? Of course, they are perfect for other purposes:
- night and evening “orienting” lighting (when there is no need to turn on the overhead light or work light);
- cozy lighting for preparing simple food and drinks;
- a comfortable light option for those who “wake up” only at breakfast, but quite early (when it’s still dark outside or just getting light).
3-2. LEDs - for the cooking area.
Modern professional chefs are confident that when cooking, not only the abundance of light is important, but also its correct “color temperature.” Simply put, lighting should not distort the colors of food.
If you consider yourself a gourmet, but at the same time treat cooking as an art, the best option for you is LED lamps with a high color rendering index.
They are usually mounted under cabinets. And such lamps will successfully replace other types of “working” lighting above the tabletop.
3-3. Interior lighting for kitchen cabinets.
Hard-to-reach areas need lighting just as much, if not more. In addition, you will not need to turn on the overhead light, just a couple of small light bulbs that will light up when the door is opened (special sensor).
The ideal lamp for the inside of the cabinet is small, 10 - 20 W. If the cabinet is tall or the distance between the shelves is large, you can choose furniture lamps with halogen lamps. If the cabinet is small or has glass shelves, choose overhead spotlights with LEDs. The third option (quite rare) is thin fluorescent tubes.
3-4. Lighting in drawers.
It's also very convenient. Miniature lamps are mounted on the walls of the box and turn on automatically when opened using a motion sensor. Such lamps are durable and consume little energy, which makes them an indispensable assistant for the housewife.
3-5. Mini-soffits above cabinets.
This solution is often found in the new version of IKEA METHOD kitchens. Optimal if you have a lot of cabinets with solid (not glazed) doors. Such lamps with directional local light (mini-spotlight) are installed on the upper cornice and well illuminate the inside of the cabinets when you open them.
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Bar counters in a home or catering establishment require a lamp on a long rail, which creates a soft zonal light. You can make a lamp that functionally fully corresponds to this purpose yourself. Of course, handmade work will become exclusive and original, and the theme of the bar counter will be supported by mini-plafonds. The last ones will be the cups and saucers. Such original lighting will look good in other rooms if the inverted tea set fits into the interior concept. However, first things first. Materials To make a lamp for the bar counter with your own hands, prepare: boards; cups and saucers; cable; cartridges; light bulbs; stain; saw; fasteners; sandpaper; Dremel bits; roulette
Step 1. From the boards you have, you will need to make a box. It will become the basis of a lamp for the bar counter. Decide on the size of the box based on the dimensions of the room and the height of the rack itself. Please note that cups and saucers will be attached to the bottom of the lamp from the outside. Be sure to clean the assembled box over the entire surface.
Step 2. Treat the box with stain, paint or wood varnish. Choose the color yourself, based on the color scheme of the room. In this case, it was wenge dark chocolate. Allow the coating to dry completely.
Step 3. Take saucers and cups and make holes in their bottoms exactly in the middle. To do this, use a Dremel with a diamond bit. The work ahead will be difficult and painstaking; the dishes must not crack. You can drop a little water into the predetermined recess under the hole so that the drill does not heat up so much.
Step 4: Put the cup and saucer together and insert the hollow metal tubes into them. In this master class, the bits played this role perfectly.
Step 5. Thread the cables into the dishes and connect the cartridges to them.
Step 6. Make holes in the bottom of the box. They should be at an equal distance from each other. Screw threaded fasteners with rings at the ends into the corners of the wooden base of the lamp. Step 7. Pass the cables from the outer bottom into the inside of the box. Now you need to screw in the light bulbs, connect the wires together and check the functionality of the lamp before attaching it to the ceiling.
If the test went well, the lamp is ready.
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directional local lighting
As a rule, these are “spotlights” - lamps with a narrow stream of light directed at a selected area. They usually have a conical shade (metal or glass) and can be rotated in different directions. This makes them especially convenient for the kitchen, allowing you to illuminate the desired area.
4-1. Ceiling soffits.
Typically used for general (overhead) lighting. The most convenient are a module of several spotlight lamps on a single base (“ceiling rail”), photos 1 and 2. The lamps can be turned in different directions (the kitchen is illuminated more evenly), but there is only one electrical outlet (economical in terms of electrical costs).
Sometimes there are variations: single spotlights are sometimes hung on the ceiling at different points (photo 4) or several modules with a thin base and small lampshades - for a large kitchen with high ceilings (photo 3).
4-2. Wall directional light.
This solution is used for directional lighting at a height of 1.50-1.80 m from the floor. If placed well, it can serve as a work light.
4-3. Rotating wall lamps that change the angle of inclination.
Quite a rare solution here, but very popular in Europe. This is a wall-mounted modification of the work lamp with a long adjustable stand. Allows you to illuminate the distant part of the table or the near one. A more compact option is a wall sconce with a rotating base (photo 3).
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lighting of various additional kitchen areas
The number of zones is usually determined by the size of the kitchen. See what lighting designers recommend for different areas.
5-1. Warm light - for the dining area.
If your kitchen also doubles as a dining room, consider adding warm and cozy lighting above the dining table. Pendant lamps are best (one of a pair is the size of the table). To prevent light from shining into your eyes, make sure there is at least 80 cm between the lamp and the table.
5-2. Pendant lamps above the bar counter.
In addition to creating a special atmosphere, such lamps can add a touch of your favorite style to the kitchen. Or highlight the one that is already there. It is very convenient if the cord of such bar lamps is adjustable in length, allowing you to raise or lower the light relative to the bar counter.
5-3. Don't forget about the kitchen island.
This piece of furniture can serve a wide variety of roles, each requiring specific lighting. Think about what suits you best: pendant lamps, halogen lamps or adjustable sconces.
5-4. Light in the closet.
Whatever size your pantry is, it should have very good light. If this is a separate room with a door, you can install lamps with a motion sensor (eliminates the need to turn off the lights when your hands are full of food).
If your pantry is just a very large compartment (or closet), install lights on the side to illuminate all the shelves.
If there are glass doors between the kitchen and the pantry, less light will be needed (you partially use the light in the kitchen and natural light during the day). If the ceilings are high, it may be necessary to install more powerful lamps on the upper shelves.
5-5. Home office in the kitchen.
It's simple here: approach lighting the same way you would choose lighting for your desk in any other room. A table lamp connected to the nearest outlet is the best option. If there is not enough space on the countertop, look for a directional lamp on the wall (a working version of a sconce).
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Bar counter lighting and accessories
In order for the bar counter to become not only a convenient element, but also have a spectacular appearance, it is important to consider proper lighting. The choice of types of light sources is not limited - almost any will do.
The use of different types of lighting and illuminators for the bar counter allows you to highlight it in the interior as favorably as possible.
Most often, designers prefer the following options:
- Ceiling lamps. These may be unusual models with long cables. They will add coziness to the bar area.
- Spot lighting. Installation needs to be thought out in advance; as a rule, it is carried out in the roof of the bar counter around the perimeter. You can choose exactly the shade that you like, since the range of LED strips in stores is very wide.
- Wall lights. If the structure is adjacent to the wall, then such a source can be placed on it. The design of the lamp should be selected in accordance with the overall concept of the interior.
It is important to take care of proper lighting and if it is not enough, it is worth installing pendant lamps.
As for other accessories, you need to weigh the pros and cons of such a design. Among the advantages, it can be noted that additional compartments can be useful for storing important household items. But on the other hand, additional accessories can overload the space, so it is important to maintain a balance.
The choice of decorations and auxiliary elements for the bar counter should be based on its style.
Additional tips for planning kitchen lighting
And a few more design secrets on the topic of lighting, which relate not to the choice of lamps, but to other related issues.
6-1. More natural light.
The ideal lighting for the kitchen is a combination of natural and artificial light. Of course, we are not able to regulate the power of sunlight. But planning the kitchen so that nothing interferes with the circulation of daylight is quite possible.
6-2. Cozy light.
If you want to make your kitchen not only practical, but also comfortable, choose diffused light. Or hide the lamps behind the cornices of kitchen cabinets. They will do a great job illuminating the passage and walls.
6-3. Reflective materials.
Lacquered surfaces, steel, glass and anything white - these are the materials that will help fill the entire kitchen with light. However, do not forget about safety: the kitchen is not the place where dazzling shine is appropriate.
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