How Lighting Can Affect the Personality of Your Kitchen
Improve your kitchen remodeling with the use of the right lighting.
Good lighting is a necessity when it comes to cooking. It helps you see your recipes and the food you are working with, as well as what you are eating. When it comes to kitchen remodeling, especially kitchen remodels on a budget, focusing on the lighting can help improve the look and feel of your kitchen. The extra lighting is also useful in small kitchen remodels, giving you the results you want.
An Inviting Atmosphere
Because your kitchen often becomes a gathering place to enjoy family meals or entertain, it is important to create an inviting atmosphere with your kitchen remodeling. Increasing the size of the windows in a kitchen or adding plenty of lighting, particularly above a table or island, can be useful in making your kitchen a place in which people want to gather. Natural light is the preferred option, but if you can’t increase natural light, your remodeling contractor can help you make the right lighting decisions.
Create a Focal Point
The eye is naturally drawn to lighter areas in a room. This means you should consider what you want people to see when they first enter your kitchen. With small kitchen remodels, you won’t have a lot of choices for your focal point. However, it should still be a priority. For instance, under cabinet lighting can attract attention to your kitchen counter decor or small appliances. Some people choose accent lighting in the ceiling to showcase a favorite piece of art. The options are endless. Talk to your kitchen remodeler to find out what he suggests for your focal point and how to draw attention to it.
Types of Lighting
The type of lighting you choose can play a significant role in the personality of your kitchen. Kitchen remodels on a budget may not have as many options, but lighting doesn’t have to be expensive. Natural light is often preferred in the kitchen, but even with the best windows, you will need lighting for evenings spent in this room of the home. Recessed cans can be a great option under cabinets or above counters. A chandelier can provide a touch of elegance when hung above your table. You can even add more casual pendant lighting over your kitchen island.
The lighting you choose for your kitchen can play a significant role in the personality of this room in the home. Because your kitchen is used often, you need plenty of light to function. However, it can also create a unique sense of style for your kitchen. Before you get started on your kitchen remodeling, work with your contractor to determine which lighting options will give you the exact look and functionality you want.
If you are ready to start your kitchen remodeling project, contact us. At Colony Home Improvement in MA, we can update your kitchen personality, including the right lighting options.
