Everything You Need to Know About the 3 Kitchen Lighting Types – Infographic

Your kitchen is the center of your daily household chores. Regardless of the time, it is the very same area where you prepare your meals as well as clean the dishes. Which means that one factor that every kitchen must-have is adequate lighting.

A well-lit kitchen can provide the illusion of a wider and cozy space, so if you have a fairly small cuisine, then you might want to check out these three different types of kitchen lighting:

1. Surface Lights

Surface lights are those that are installed directly on the flat part of a ceiling that protrudes away from the ceiling. This kitchen lighting type is a popular choice amongst many homeowners during the 1980s. Since surface lights have a very low voltage requirements, they emit less heat and doesn’t demand too much power, potentially lowering bills in electricity.

Key features of Surface Lighting:

• Less heat
• Smaller size
• Low power consumption
• Easy to clean

Disadvantages of Surface Lighting:

• Dust can be pretty visible
• Requires regular cleaning

 

2. Pendant Lights

Though their installation process differs from surface lights, pendant lights are considered to be a specialized form of it. The design of this kitchen lighting type is also the reason as to why it is also known as a “drop” or “suspender.” It is usually suspended by a cord or a metal rod.

Key features of pendant light:

• Helps enlarge the space available in a room
• Perfect of kitchen areas that may require a concentrated amount of light
• Can be used as a classic decoration

Disadvantages of pendant light:

• Some people find its design outdated
• Doesn’t have the capability to brighten up a wide area

 

3. Recessed Lights

These are metal light housings that are mounted above the ceiling line. Other than the thin trim and part of the inner baffle, no area of this lighting is visible when turned on. Recessed lights are also called “downlights.”

Key features of recessed lights

• Their recessed design makes them virtually invisible except the light that they emit
• Are available in water-proof variants
• A group of them can cover an entire room

Disadvantages

• Cannot be covered with insulation
• Can leave sizable holes

Letting your kitchen exposed to light maximizes your visibility especially in the working areas. More light means more vision, and more vision leads to productivity, optimizing your kitchen tasks.

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