Lighting is the silent hero in almost any image you’ve ever seen. That beautiful shot in your favorite movie happened because of perfect lighting. Your most cherished pictures of your family and friends were made possible by natural or synthetic light coming from just the right angle and at just the right intensity. Great lighting has the same effect on how we view live situations. Certain lights can make a room look bright and colorful or drab and uninteresting. When constructing a San Diego kitchen remodel, lighting should be one of the most important factors when it comes to design build process.
Your approach to lighting a kitchen will need to account for both daytime and nighttime situations. Most homeowners prefer natural sunlight in the daytime and we agree for good reason. Sunlight provides a soft warmth and natural feel that simply cannot be duplicated by artificial lights. You can direct the sunlight into the kitchen remodel several different ways. A skylight can be used to collect most light during the day in single story homes. Correct placement of large windows and glass doors can filter light during afternoon and morning hours depending on the orientation of the kitchen.
For nighttime lighting or daytime lighting when sunlight isn’t available, there are lots of different options. We mentioned a few posts ago that pendant light is great for a cottage kitchen. Track lighting is adjustable and powerful, so it can be used to light different areas of the kitchen if necessary. Island lights provide an elegant, almost regal, source of light that can show off the centerpiece of a kitchen. A popular technological trend is to use LEDs for kitchen lighting because they are more efficient and give off a high quality light. Contact your local San Diego Kitchen Remodel specialists at Marrokal to find out all of the options available for lighting your new kitchen.