No kitchen remodeling project is complete without the right lighting installations. The types of lighting you incorporate into your new design will provide functionality, comfort, and appeal. For a few ideas about which style of illumination may work for your home, consider the popular options here.

Top 4 Lighting Types for a Kitchen Remodel

1. General Lighting

This type of illumination is perfect for lighting the entire kitchen to help you navigate the room safely and see what you are doing. General lighting can be recessed into the ceiling or attached to fixtures mounted above surfaces. For a warm, inviting glow, you can add a layer to produce ambient lighting.

2. Task Lighting

You’ll need excellent lighting directly over the areas you’ll work on in your new kitchen — including the stovetop, sink, and countertops. With a task lighting installation at least 30 inches above these surfaces, you’ll undoubtedly have the illumination you’ll need to create your culinary masterpieces.

3. Under-Cabinet Lighting

Lights hidden beneath cabinets serve several purposes. They act as task lights, and they provide the room with a soft, ambient glow that won’t produce a harsh glare. Under-cabinet lighting comes in many varieties to choose from including strip lights, linear bulbs, or a puck light system — which uses puck-sized halogen lights.

4. Blended Styles

To turn your kitchen into a practical workspace, comfortable living area, and an overall attractive room, you can combine different lighting layers to create an appealing aesthetic. Mix decorative, task, and ambient lighting for an illumination style that will complement the other design aspects of your remodeled kitchen.

For high-quality lighting installations for your kitchen remodel, or any other room in your home, don’t hesitate to reach out to the fully licensed and insured home electricians at Riverview Electric. Servicing the residents of Westchester and Putnam Counties in New York, their team offers a wide range of electrical services, including house wiring, power surge repairs, and electrical system maintenance. To set up an appointment, visit them online or call (845) 232-5939 today to speak with a helpful team member.