The kitchen is the heart of the home. It is where we spend a large part of the day, cooking and socialising. Pleasant kitchen lighting consists of illumination of varying colour tones and brightness levels: high-quality general lighting, efficient and glare-free task lighting and softer illumination for socialising.
Pendant luminaires create a sense of separate space for mealtimes. By creating lighting groups, you can control sets of luminaires individually. Suitable lighting conditions elevate everyday meals, Christmas dinners, games evenings and relaxed gatherings. If you cannot adjust lighting from a switch, smart wireless lamps offer an ideal solution.
Mount your dining table luminaire at the correct height. A luminaire that is placed too high creates glare while a lamp shade that hangs too low blocks the view across the table. The correct installation height is 60 to 80 centimetres above the table. If your lamp shade does not cover the lamp, pay attention to the lamp’s appearance.
Selecting a suitable colour temperature is important. Light that is too warm in colour gives the space and food a musty appearance, while light that is too cold creates an uninviting atmosphere and makes food look unappetising. If your dining area is an open-plan space, make sure that the luminaires that are switched on simultaneously are of the same colour temperature.
Sometimes we need a little extra sparkle in our lives or want to adjust lighting to suit the situation, season or occasion. Here are a few tips: