Lighting Upgrades to Benefit Your Kitchen
A great trend we’re seeing in upgrading a kitchen is lighting, both to add function and beauty. A kitchen lighting remodel will also increase the overall value and comfort of your property. Here are some of the types of lighting that benefit a kitchen, that you might consider during a kitchen lighting refurbishment:
UNDER-MOUNT LIGHTING
Usually, these kinds of lights are attached to the bottom of your cabinets and help light your counters and sink. You can install these yourself. They are sold in the hardware store and only require you to screw them into the cabinets and plug them into the outlet. But now you’re using a valuable outlet for our lights instead of appliances, and the cords look tacky too. If you have an electrician install them, they are going to be more costly, but increase the usefulness and value of your kitchen in the long run.
RECESSED OR POT LIGHTING
Elegant and modern, recessed light fixtures are hidden flush with the ceiling of your kitchen. Recessed lighting is best installed during a renovation because the electrician will have to open up your ceiling to install them, and care must be taken not to disturb the insulation of your home.. Make certain to check with your electrician when picking out the fixtures to find out if you need IC or Non-IC fixtures. 'IC' means “Insulation Contact” which is an important fire safety concern.
DROP LIGHTING
A breakfast bar or end counter where lighting needs to be its best are perfect places for drop lighting. Also called pendant lighting, drop lighting is popular as task lighting, Homeowners will benefit from the control and love the ambiance drop lighting offers because of the endless style options.
CHANDELIERS AND CEILING FANS FOR THE OVERHEAD LIGHTING
Picking out overhead lights doesn’t require much technical knowledge or advice, except that you need to know the wattage limits on your electrical system and on the fixtures themselves.
Opting for chandeliers makes a great visual impact, but might provide more of a challenge for your electrician. A ceiling fan can help keep heating and cooling costs down but doesn’t look as nice. Don’t forget that installing a new ceiling fan in a spot that hasn’t had one before requires a permit and inspection in Phoenix and Tucson.
PAY ATTENTION TO BULBS AND SWITCHES
Once you pick out your fixtures, you need to consider what kind of bulbs are going in them. The most cost-effective option on the market is LED. They’ve got the longest lifespan of the available bulbs, and run on the least amount of electricity.
Also, each of your built-in lighting systems should have their own switch. Your pot lights should be on a separate circuit from the under mount lights and ceiling fans. You’ll love having a bright, beautiful kitchen. Talk to your electrician about installing lighting in your kitchen and keeping it bright. Kitchen lighting offers a huge impact for the fiscal outlay.
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