How to light up your kitchen?

Today, the kitchen plays a more and more important role in our life and has become the center of the home for many people. It is important that the kitchen is both functional, comfortable and especially has the right lighting. The kitchen has moved away from being the place where we solely prepare food. Nowadays, the kitchen is the place everyone will congregate when entertaining, so it's more important than ever that the lighting is both task-oriented but also ambient and friendly.

When designing the lighting in the kitchen, you should consider several things. Sensor cabinet light is a good choice for you. It is important that the lighting is not too bright, and it is an advantage if the fixtures are dimmable. In this way, you just touch to control the brightness of sensor cabinet light. You should also make sure to think about the placement of the lighting. Don't place only one lamp in the middle of the room; this way you will certainly be working in your own shadow. Instead you should consider three level lighting in the kitchen.

When designing the sensor cabinet light in your kitchen, we recommend working with three levels of lighting; down-lights, under-cabinet lighting and hanging (or pendant) lighting.

Down lights are good for general room lighting, as it combats glare and shadows. Fitled's LED down lights works perfectly as kitchen lighting, as the lighting unit is very discreet and offers perfect and energy-efficient lighting.

For under-cabinet sensor lighting, Fitled’s FDL108 & FDL109 fit perfectly. You can also use LED strips as indirect lighting to illuminate counter tops. They stay cooler than incandescent and cannot be seen. Also, they do not shine in anyone's eyes. As an extra feature, you can use FDL112 in drawers. This type of sensor cabinet light has a infrared sensor, which registers when a drawer or cupboard is opened and the light is switched on.

Hanging (or pendant) lighting can be used to create a warmer and more ambient light. Pendants can be used over islands and dining areas, and will also add some stylistic and visual interest to the room.

TIPS. Make sure to choose an LED light source for sensor cabinet light, which will ensure a better light. It might surprise you how much more light you will get from the right light bulb.

In general, warm white and yellow is good for kitchen lighting. You should make sure not to hang too many lamps from the ceiling, as this can cause a messy expression in the kitchen.