When thinking about your dream kitchen, what comes to mind? Sleek worktops and funishings? Top-of –the-range appliances? An ergonomic design? We’re pretty sure all these things rank highly in your list of priorities but did you know that kitchen lighting should also be a key consideration during your design project? If applied correctly,, it also allows the kitchen to adapt easily to suit your different needs, requirements and moods.
Knowing where to start with kitchen lighting is not as hard as it seems. You need to begin by asking yourself how lighting can be employed as a way to make your kitchen a more functional and enjoyable space. You may choose under-cabinet lighting to make food preparation easier, multiple light level settings to give you bright light and dim mood lighting when you need it most, decorative lighting to accentuate your kitchen design, or one of the other great options available. Today on the blog, we’re going to explore some of the most popular types of lighting that are guaranteed to give your kitchen real wow-factor.
Under-cupboard lighting is well hidden and stops your shadow obscuring the worktop – ensuring chopping and cooking can be done safely, without shadows. The latest LED products are a great choice as they have less heat output – which saves money and prevents cupboards and food becoming too warm.
For the hob area it’s a good idea to choose an extractor with four or more halogen lights, and if you plan on using your kitchen island for food prep too, think about highlighting it with pendant lamps combined with recessed downlighters.
Open plan kitchens often require a multitude of different lighting requirements – adequate brightness for eating and softer lighting for social areas and after-dinner conversation. Dining tables will benefit from a series of overhead pendant lamps that can be moved up or down when needed, while lamps and wall lights in the more social spaces will create a warm glow that helps set the mood. Layering the light by using a number of different sources lends a more three-dimensional feel and helps create the mood you want – from the feeling of bright daylight, to an intimate atmosphere over dinner.
Adding colour changing mood lighting can have dramatic results on the overall feel of your kitchen. With the changing colours you’ll be able to create the mood you want – from cool to warm to complement the occasion – whether it’s entertaining friends or dinner for two. Other exciting ideas include colour changing backlit glass splashbacks and light strips beneath the worktop on an island unit.
To find out how Kitchen Design Centre can help you to plan and design your dream kitchen and ambient lighting, drop into one of our showrooms. You’ll find us in Blackburn, Colne and Manchester.
The Kitchen Design Centre Barrowford is a stunning showroom that occupies three shops on the high street - 4, 5, and 6 Gladstone Terrace.
Mr and Mrs Lowcock recently visited the showroom when they were considering a new kitchen for their busy family home. Mr Lowcock has fond memories of visiting his father’s plumbing shop in 4 Gladstone Terrace, which made the visit quite nostalgic!
The couple chose a Hacker Ravenna Pearl Grey kitchen with bespoke Artista Grey Corian worktops. The main focus of the design was to brighten up the space by using better lighting and natural colors. The addition of practical appliances, including a Quooker boiling tap, made it easy for the multi-generational family to use the kitchen.
Book A Free Appointment with one of our award-winning designers? It’s just a no-obligation chat that focuses on you, and your desires for your dream kitchen.
Designed by Simon at our Barrowford showroom
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Deciding which colour kitchen cabinets to go for can be a struggle. But why restrict yourself to one colour when you can have two? The latest two-tone kitchen cabinets trend sees designers putting different colour combinations, paint treatments and finishes together, creating colourful bespoke kitchens that have more personality. Problem solved.
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Sunny days are here again, and that means there’s a bright future in store for your dream kitchen!
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There are a variety of ways that black can be worked into the kitchen to maintain balance, such as introducing a light marble to create a classic monochrome look. For something more bold and dramatic, black work surfaces and splashbacks will be paired with other black elements, such as stained or painted cabinetry or lighting for a wow-factor and opulent result.
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Sunny days are here again, and that means there’s a bright future in store for your dream kitchen!
There’s no better time to enjoy these amazing offers: you can Buy Now and Pay in 2025, as well as take your pick between Free Fitting (worth up to £1000), or a Free Quooker Flex Chrome Tap, worth £1250! It’s all exactly what you need to kickstart your project, and bring every inch of your vision to life – making it unquestionably the heart of your home.
The clock is ticking though, so don’t wait too long to take advantage!
Book A Free Design Appointment with one of our award-winning designers today, and let us bring your dream kitchen to life.
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