When designing that dream kitchen often people forget or get overwhelmed when it comes to lighting decisions. Here is the basic guideline for creating that perfect lighting setting in your dream kitchen.
Overall rule of thumb...your kitchen lighting should be done in layers: Task, Ambient, and Accent.
Key locations for task lighting would be under wall cabinets and over the island-anywhere you'll be chopping, slicing, and reading recipes. Under cabinet lighting can be hidden by using low-voltage rope lighting to give the room a warm glow.
Ambient lighting is an important layer that is often overlooked in the kitchen. Ambient lighting can include flush-mounted ceiling fixtures, toe-kick lighting, a pendant hanging over the island and adjustable track lighting. This lighting welcomes your guests into your kitchen.
Accent lighting is the least common layer in a kitchen but is becoming more common as people are spending more time in their kitchen than any other room in the home. This lighting would include a light pointing directly at a piece of artwork to make as a focal point, or even having lights inside a glass front cabinet.
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