Kitchen
A kitchen is both a workshop and a gathering place. The lighting must perform perfectly for the task of cooking, while also creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere where family and friends want to be.
Kitchens
Great kitchen lighting is a perfect blend of focused, functional light for tasks and warm, ambient light for atmosphere. The modern kitchen is often the heart of the home, and its lighting plan must support its dual role as both a high-performance workspace and a central social hub. The most critical element is excellent, shadow-free task lighting. This means placing light directly over all work surfaces—countertops, the sink, and the stovetop. The most effective way to achieve this is with under-cabinet lighting, as it illuminates your preparation areas without casting shadows from overhead fixtures. This is then supported by a good layer of ambient light from the ceiling, which fills the room with a comfortable, even glow for general visibility. To make the kitchen a welcoming place to gather, a decorative layer can be added. Pendants over an island or dining table provide focused light for that zone while acting as a stylish centerpiece. At SG Armaturen, we offer lighting that supports every kitchen function, helping you create a space that is a joy to cook in and a pleasure to live in.
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Tips #1
Prioritize under-cabinet lighting
This is the most important kitchen lighting tip. Placing linear lights or spotlights directly under your upper cabinets illuminates your countertops perfectly, eliminating the shadows cast by your own body exactly where you chop and prepare food.
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Tips #2
Layer your light sources
For a complete plan, use three layers: 1) Task light under cabinets, 2) Ambient light from the ceiling for overall brightness, and 3) Accent/Decorative light, like pendants over an island, to add style and define social zones.
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Tips #3
Put pendants over your island or table
Pendant lights are perfect for kitchen islands and dining tables. They provide focused light for tasks and dining, while also serving as a beautiful decorative element that visually anchors the social part of the room.
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Tips #4
Use a dimmer for flexibility
Install dimmers on your main ambient and decorative lights. This allows you to have bright, functional light for cooking and cleaning, and then dim it down for a cozy, atmospheric meal or a quiet cup of coffee in the evening.
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