Enhancing your lighting is an easy way to elevate your kitchen design and change the tone and character of the space. There are many different approaches you can take to create an innovative lighting plan that brings your dream kitchen to life, from increasing your lighting to focusing it on certain areas. Here are three suggestions to make your kitchen lighting fit your lifestyle.

How to Use Lighting to Enhance the Kitchen

1. Add Layered Lighting

The most effective lighting plans incorporate three layers of lighting: ambient lights that illuminate the entire room, task lighting to focus on specific areas where you perform the most work, and accent lighting to add personality to the space. These layers work together to brighten the space, make it simpler to move around, and provide an easy way to call attention to select parts of the kitchen. Incorporate these layers into other lighting solutions to make them even more effective.

2. Illuminate Dark Spots

It’s easy for your lighting to neglect corners, even in the most compact kitchens. Brightening up those areas is an effective way to breathe new life into your kitchen design and make them more functional to you. If your kitchen’s on the smaller side, adding more lighting will open it up and lend the illusion of a larger space.

3. Create Focal Points

Which part of your kitchen design deserves the most time in the limelight? Many homeowners don’t want to call attention to their sink, microwave, or oven. Think about the parts of your kitchen that truly shine — a magnificent island with a dramatic countertop, for example, or a vintage gas stove. Adding the brightest lighting to these areas helps you focus on singular spots and makes your kitchen more subtly decorative.

Homeowners throughout Hopewell, NJ, trust in the team at Spyglass Design, Inc to bring their kitchen design dreams to life. Serving the community since 1995, these professionals are committed to your satisfaction every step of the way. They create luxury design plans using high-quality materials, including custom cabinets and countertops. Visit them online to learn more about their services, or call them at (609) 466-7900 to get started.