Did you know that kitchens tend to have substantially more light fixtures than any other room in a house? For example, there are pendant lights over the island, recessed lights in the ceiling, under-cabinet lights, a chandelier over the breakfast nook, and the list goes on.

This is because the kitchen has many functions throughout the day. Here are the types of lighting sources that go into a well-designed kitchen:

  • Ambient Lighting
  • Task Lighting
  • Accent Lighting

Ambient Lighting

Ambient lighting primarily functions as the bare minimum for being able to see and move around a space at night and creates a general glow. During the day, you may not choose to turn on any ambient lights as they are typically unnecessary in Bellevue, Washington.

Some examples of ambient lighting include ceiling lights that are scattered across a room. It's important to incorporate abundant ambient lights in large spaces like the kitchen so you can see where everything is and move around effortlessly.

Task Lighting

Task lighting as the name suggests, is used to complete tasks. These lights are great for areas where you may spend an extended amount of time conducting one task at a time such as chopping vegetables or reading a book. An example of task lighting in a kitchen includes under-cabinet lights.

Accent Lighting

Anything that isn't ambient or task lighting is considered accent lighting. Think of a pendant light over a bar or peninsula, a chandelier over a table, or lights directed at a piece of art. Accent lighting can create a focal point in a room to highlight some decor elements that are important to your Bellevue home.

How Kitchens Can Benefit from Dynamic Lighting

There are many spaces in a kitchen that can be elevated by a professional lighting design. Lighting can be strategically used to divide space and direct someone's attention.

Especially at night, lighting is crucial for creating a cozy and relaxing ambiance that truly makes a house a home. Lighting is a great tool is used to enhance the following in a kitchen:

  • Flooring & Tile
  • Cabinets & Countertops
  • Islands & Peninsulas
  • Bars & Coffee Nooks

Choose Lux Design Builds for a Free Design Consultation in Bellevue

Since 2015, Lux Design Builds has been providing luxury kitchen remodeling including custom lighting plans for homeowners. We offer a revolutionary, streamlined approach to home remodeling with full-service design-to-installation.

You can also enjoy high-end full home remodeling in Bellevue, Washington for bathrooms, laundry rooms, linen closets, living rooms, storage spaces, bar areas, and more. Reach out today for your free design consultation and get a free estimate on kitchen lighting!