A large ceiling fixture, equipped with energy efficient
fluorescent tubes will supply plenty of well diffused
general lighting, but it may leave you working in your
own shadow at the sink, range, and countertops. These
areas need supplemental task lighting.
At the sink and range, an individual recessed
downlight
or a small decorative fixture will give you enough light.
Dinettes,
nooks, and island counters can be lit with
mini pendents,small chandeliers,or increasingly popular
are
decorative mini chandeliers.Over your kitchen table decide
first if the table will be used for just eating or will
there
be alot of homework,bill paying, and reading done there.If
so
you will want to consider a chandelier with the lights
facing
down, or with a seperate downlight that will help with
tasks
done at the table.
Undercabinet lighting is ideal for countertops.
Mount as
close to the front of the cabinets as possible to avoid
glare reflecting off work surfaces.This will also help
avoid the shadow effect from the main light scource.
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