August 3, 2011 | In: Blog, GeneralNews
Types of Kitchen Lightings
Some types of kitchen lightings are listed below:• Cove Lighting – This kind of lighting is used specifically to distribute light in even proportions in areas throughout the kitchen. Cove lighting is used to emphasize the shape of the ceiling in a kitchen. The use of linear fixtures along with reflectors is essential on light-colored ceilings for cove lighting to produce the desired result. In this form of lighting, the selection of optical reflectors and lamp shades accompanied with the ratio of space is of utmost importance. • Recessed Lighting – This form of lighting is getting increasingly popular in kitchens all over the world. These lights are installed to enhance the architectural structure of the kitchen, and can be installed in areas such as upper cabinets and sink areas. • Accent Lighting – This form of lighting is used to incorporate an aesthetic feel to the kitchen. These lights focus on highlighting specific component areas in a kitchen, such as cutlery or glassware. • Task Lighting – Task lighting is used to provide an improved contrast ratio in lights. Adjustable task lights are glare-free and restrict the angle of light according to your needs. Asymmetric lights are meant to be placed where an actual task is performed in a kitchen.