For many homeowners, a kitchen remodeling project isn’t complete without new lighting. The important thing to remember is not to over-do it, especially if your space receives a healthy amount of natural light. Using one center fixture to illuminate the entire kitchen is also not advised. The goal should be an even flow of light that fills the space and can be adjusted, as needed. Below are essential lighting tips to consider for your remodel.

How Lighting Can Enhance Your Kitchen

There are four categories of lighting to consider. Task lighting is designed to brighten your work areas, making it ideal for viewing food preparation and storage cabinet interiors. Accent lighting, which includes recessed and track lighting, illuminates specific areas, such as a dining room table or a painting. Decorative or architectural lighting, such as chandeliers and pendants, provides a design focal point.

The last category is ambient lighting in the form of dimmers or other fixtures that provide a base layer of illumination. A kitchen remodeling project should include all four types of lighting to create a functional kitchen that provides adequate lighting for cooking and family meals but can also be transformed into an elegantly lit space.

How to Choose the Best Lighting

The size of your kitchen, color of your flooring and cabinets, and how much natural light your kitchen receives will help you determine how to select the right amount of lighting. If you opt for dark cabinets and floors, use task lighting to illuminate the space. Ambient dimmers will also look warm and stunning against dark surfaces. Light cabinetry and flooring will shine with recessed task lighting and accent sconces. 

Great lighting is essential for any kitchen remodeling project. Contact the home remodeling professionals at Akers Home Improvement in Bolivar, MO, to discuss how they can transform your living spaces. No job is too big or small for their talented remodeling contractors. From home additions to kitchen and basement remodeling, they have your home improvement upgrade covered. Call (417) 275-4734 or visit their website to learn more about the company.