Your kitchen is most likely a multi-functional space. While cooking and dining are obvious activities that take place in the kitchen, it can also become an area where kids do their homework, competitive family game nights happen, or family and friends gather when you’re entertaining.
Kitchen lighting should illuminate all the different happenings that take place in that space. “The lighting you use can transform the look and feel of your kitchen,” said Danni Maddison, Kitchen and Bath Sales • Design Consultant with Callen. “It should feel beautiful and bright to work in and compliment your home life.”
Under-cabinet lighting, hidden lights placed beneath upper cabinets to shed light on commonly used surfaces or placed beneath bottom cabinets to light walkways, are popular in modern and new homes. It can give your kitchen versatile functionality, not to mention added value.
When considering your next kitchen remodel, make under-cabinet lighting part of your plan.
Keep the kitchen lighting bright
When you depend on an overhead light to see as you make dinner, your person can block the light, or it can cast dark shadows and spots on the countertops and over the stovetop. Under-cabinet lighting allows direct light to shine in the area where you need it, which helps in cutting vegetables, reading recipes, doing homework, and more.
“If you’re considering staying in your home as you get older, under-cabinet lighting can be beneficial as your eyes age and you naturally need brighter light,” said Danni.
Under-cabinet lighting can also be placed under lower cabinets to mark pathways on the floor, which may help you as you sneak into the kitchen for a midnight snack.
Gain ambiance and appreciate the beauty
“Under-cabinet lighting is like a child’s nightlight,” Danni said. “It’s perfect when you need just a little light instead of being blinded by the overhead light.”
Using only under-cabinet lighting can give the kitchen a glow that can create an environment perfect for social gatherings—and you guests might marvel at the feel of your kitchen.
This type of lighting can also create the illusion of a bigger kitchen. When under-cabinet lighting is placed correctly to remove shadows, the light can highlight the depth of and space in your kitchen.
“Under-cabinet lighting is great because it draws attention to the design of your kitchen,” she said. “It can emphasize the color of your backsplash and your countertop, among other benefits.”
Be Eco-Friendly with Under-Cabinet Lighting
Eco-consciousness remains a popular concept, and certain under-cabinet lighting can help you lower your energy bill and conserve energy.
“LED strips, which can be cut into any size and made into any color, are a common type of under-cabinet lighting,” Danni said. “LED lights use significantly less energy than other lights. Who doesn’t want proper lighting and a lower energy payment? LED under-cabinet lights are a win-win.”
Call Callen at 414-529-5509 or visit CallCallen.com today to incorporate under-cabinet kitchen lighting in your home project.
