Supplemental Lighting
MAKE MOST KITCHEN LIGHTIN , TASK LIGHTING . Position task lighting in front of you by using under cabinet lights,adjustable wall mounted fixtures, or downlights 10 in. to 12 in. from wall cabinets. Ambient light is best when diffuse, as its job is to brighten the kitchen overall. It can come from a central fixture,downlights,well-placed and abundant above-cabinet fixtures,or several sources at once. Fixtures that bounce light off ceilings and walls are more efficient than recessed downlights, which can leave the ceiling dark. Accent lighting acids ambience.
Different sources of light make for a more versatile kitchen.Wiring groups of light fixtures separately allows a kitchen to multitask,especially with dimming controls. Be aware that dark surfaces absorb light and glossy surfaces make sharp reflections. Light, matte surfaces reflect light diffusely.
SEVERAL TYPES OF LIGHTS GIVE THIS KITCHEN the look of a train car. Surface-mounted ceiling lights add a decorative touch to the ceiling, while a smaller surface-mounted fixture punctuates the line above the door.More modest, small downlights provide ta sk lighting, supplemented by undercabinet lighting and a window.
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