A kitchen is the heart of your Hereford home and can be so much more than just a place to cook. A kitchen lighting upgrade allows you to unlock your kitchen’s full potential.
When designed and installed by an experienced electrician, a kitchen lighting upgrade can truly transform your living space. Whether you need bright, targeted light for showstopper bakes, or low-level cosy lights for late night chats over a glass of wine, ElectricsFixed are here to help. We are your local, experienced lighting electricians serving Hereford and beyond.
Kitchen lighting design
Upgrading the kitchen lighting in your Hereford home can make a vast difference to how usable the space is. No one wants to spend time in a dim, poorly lit room and working under inadequate lighting is difficult. By preparing a well thought out kitchen lighting design you will create a kitchen that people want to be in. Proper illumination makes all the difference to how we experience a room, and a kitchen is no different.
When helping you to design your kitchen lighting installation, our electricians at ElectricsFixed Hereford will ask you several questions. They will ask you to consider what additional tasks you would like to perform in your kitchen and where within the room you would like that to be. Perhaps you would like an area for your kids to do their homework whilst you prepare dinner? Or maybe you would like to have a space to sit and relax with a cuppa and a book? Each task you perform requires different lighting levels and styles. A kitchen lighting upgrade gives you the opportunity to create a tailored design that works for your specific needs.
Effective Lighting Design
Layering is the key to an effective lighting design for your Hereford kitchen. Layering allows you to adapt your lighting based on both the task at hand and the background level of illumination you require.
Layered lighting is divided into these categories:
Ambient Lighting
Ambient lighting is your general lighting. It is the main light that you switch on as you enter your kitchen. As a functional area, ambient lighting in a kitchen will generally be provided by a bright, central light fitting. Being a functional light does not, however, mean a compromise on style. There are many options for upgrading your ambient kitchen lighting. You can choose a light fitting that reflects your personal style and that complements atmosphere you would like to create.
Task Lighting
Task lighting provides focused light where you need it most. In a kitchen lighting design, it can include under counter lights that aid food prep or brighter lights over a seating area. Deciding on where to place task lighting involves careful thought. You will need to consider exactly what will happen in the room, and where, to ensure the lighting is targeted effectively.
Accent Lighting
Accent lighting is designed to enhance a space and highlight key features. In lighting design, accent lights are there to help create mood and ambience. It can be bright and focused light such as a spotlight highlighting a feature you wish to draw attention to. It can also be soft and diffuse like the decorative lighting found above cabinets.
If you need a kitchen lighting upgrade then ElectricsFixed are your local, fully qualified and NAPIT registered electricians. We have many years of experience in kitchen lighting upgrades and our friendly, professional electricians can help you to create your dream kitchen. If you are looking for a reliable, local electrician in Hereford, call ElectricsFixed today.
