Families use their kitchens for a range of activities, such as weekend dinner parties and nightly meal prep. If you’re remodeling your space, updating its lighting fixtures may make the room more comfortable and beautiful. The guide below offers some direction on how to illuminate it effectively.

How to Design a Kitchen Lighting Scheme

Ambient Lighting

Ambient light is indirect light, similar to sunshine flooding in from the windows. Cast from overhead, the soft glow is meant to illuminate walls and flooring, making the kitchen easy to navigate.

For a contemporary aesthetic, choose minimalistic flush and semi-flush lighting fixtures. Chandeliers also provide this type of light while adding an interesting focal point to a traditional, country, coastal-inspired, or Mediterranean-style home. 

Task Lighting

Since ambient light casts shadows over any countertops under cabinetry, you need task lighting in these areas to create functional workstations. Task lights are also meant to illuminate specific surfaces that require focus.

For example, flush-mounted undercabinet bulbs make it easier to see residue on cookware and plates while you wash the dishes. Illumination over the stove also reduces the risk of spills while cooking. Additionally, have pendant lighting fixtures installed over the kitchen island to improve visibility for preparing ingredients.

Accent Lighting

Accent lights are similar to spotlights. Their bright lighting will draw focus to objects and accessories you want to stand out.

For example, have them built into glass-fronted cabinets to display beautiful china, or above shelves that hold cookbooks. Torchiere lamps, wall sconces, and track lighting help you highlight artwork on walls.

For beautiful lighting fixtures to illuminate your kitchen, contact the professionals at Enterprise Wholesale. Serving residents of the Wiregrass area, including the Florida Panhandle, this store carries a range of lighting solutions for all needs, including wall and ceiling fixtures. View product details online, and call (334) 347-7033 to find out what is in stock. Become a Facebook follower for special offer alerts.