Kitchen counter lighting: 5 tips

You spend half your life chopping, slicing, buttering and icing on your kitchen counter. Every single monumental event in your home will usually include some time spent at the kitchen counter.

It pays to spend some time considering kitchen counter lighting options. Below are listed 5 tips for kitchen counter lighting. Make sure you have a quick read before you determine the kitchen counter lighting option that is right for you

5 tips for kitchen counter lighting

• Get it right - Proper lighting in your kitchen will go a long way to ensure it is both functional and attractive. It is important to get your lighting right on the first go, because changing your lighting is often a very expensive and time consuming exercise, and one which requires the assistance of a qualified electrician in most circumstances. Spend some time considering the right kitchen counter lighting for you and take into accounts costs and possible upkeep and bulb costs before you make any final decisions.
• Task lighting - As mentioned above, you spend a lot of time getting food ready to be cooked, and then working on its presentation and serving with every single meal - most of which is done right there at the kitchen counter. If you think about it that means the most important lighting fixtures in your kitchen will be located at the kitchen counter. Make a quick mud map of where you perform your most important kitchen tasks, and ensure there will be ample lighting in these areas.
• Prevent shadowing - Pretend to go through the paces of cooking a normal meal. Do you find you turn your back on the kitchen counter lights you were thinking of installing? If so, you will be miffed with shadowing in one tenth of a second in your new or remodelled kitchen. Ensure you will rarely, if ever, turn your back on a light before you make final decisions on any kitchen lighting options.
• Choose fittings - Is your kitchen stainless steel inspired? Or have you tried to use pastel colours for a homely country feel. Choose kitchen counter lighting fittings that suit your overall kitchen appeal.
• Call in the experts - Never attempt to wire your own kitchen counter lighting.

This is a job for an electrician only. Once you have determined the fittings and placement of lighting that you require, call in a qualified electrician to finish the job and enjoy your newly illuminated kitchen counter.