Ten Most Popular Kitchen Lighting Questions
1. What are the most-often lighting layout errors made when planning kitchen lighting?
  When planning your kitchen lighting layout you want to avoid these three planning errors.
2. Where do I locate the recessed downlights in our new kitchen?
  Your cabinet layout, ceiling height, the type of recessed lighting fixture and its light source can make a difference in placement.
3. What’s the best lighting layout for a kitchen sink?
  Your lighting layout should include two light sources over your kitchen sink. One light source located directly over your kitchen sink on its center line will create dark shadows every time you bend over to do tasks.
4. How do I start planning my kitchen lighting layout? Where do I need the most light?
  Start your kitchen lighting plan by taking your cabinet layout and using it as a “base” plan to break down your lighting needs for each area.
5. What kinds of undercabinet lighting should I consider?
  To light your countertop, consider either modular linear lighting fixtures or recessed or surface mounted “puck” lighting fixtures.
6. How can I make the low ceiling in my kitchen appear taller?
  There are two things you can do to make your low ceiilng appear taller.
7. What do I need to know about recessed lighting before I go the the lighting store?
  It is important to know the ceiling construction type and its joist height before you order your lighting fixtures.
8. If only one wall in my kitchen has overhead cabinets, where should I locate my recessed lighting?
  The best task light for your countertop comes from in front of you.
9. Will fluorescent lighting make my kitchen look terrible?
  Yesterday’s fluorescent was either warm white which produced a muddy pinkish orange light, or a cool white which produced a “cold,” bluish, light.
10. What are the some of the benefits of track lighting?
  Track lighting systems translate to flexibility, adaptability, and compatibility.
 

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