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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-05-05, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2005. Create the right lighting for your kitchen better. Similarly, over-cabinet lighting is also popular. It emphasizes tall ceilings and complement cabinets that don’t reach the ceiling. Installing lighting fixtures within this area can give a more spacious feel to a smaller kitchen. * Office space — The kitchen “office” or workspace is the latest trend in need of good lighting. Sometimes these are desk areas for paying bills or copying recipes. More often than not, however, they include a space for a computer. Remember that the computer itself is illuminated, so you need only light the paperwork. While your task lighting here depends upon your cabinet layout and computer location, a fluorescent fixture will work well. Creating the best lighting design for your kitchen is just like cooking a great meal. You have to have the right recipe and the proper ingredients. You should also plan your work in advance, and consult with lighting experts to determine the right fixtures for your needs. BOB WATTAM'S BACKHOE SERVICE INC. Belgrave, Ontario A 519-357-3069 • Landscaping • Trucking • Float Service • Auger Service "We Can Dig It • Trenching • Excavating • Ponds • Fencebeds Mobile: Bob 519-357-6386 Brighten your world Your kitchen lighting scheme should complement the size and use of the room. Be sure to consider elements like the kitchen table, sink and stove areas, to create the right mix for your home. (MS) — Kitchens have evolved into much more than just places to prepare and enjoy a meal. Today, they serve as the hub of the house, acting as a meeting place, study zone and even a home office. The kitchen is truly a centre of family activity. Such multi-tasking demands versatile lighting in kitchens. Gone are the days when a single 100-watt fixture centred in the kitchen’s ceiling was sufficient for lighting needs. “I see people every day who are saddled with one light in the middle of the kitchen,” says Dan Blitzer, consulting director of education for the American Lighting Association. ‘‘This means that everywhere around the perimeter, where most of the work is done, it’s done in one’s own shadow. To make matters worse, the fixture is usually undersized.” Lighting experts agree that you should create a lighting recipe for your kitchen that complements the size and use of the room. You should also determine which lights will be functional and which will be Did you know? decorative. A lighting professional may be able to create the right mix for your home. Here are some items to consider: * Kitchen table — The kitchen table is a family focal point. A decorative pendant fixture, operating with a dimmer control, will provide sufficient lighting for this controlled area. *Sink and stove areas - Recessed downlights assure even illumination. Install them over the stove and sink areas to create adequate task lighting for cooking and cleaning. When you add new lights over the sink or stove, the whole area comes alive. Those are the areas where homeowners spend lots of their time. * General room lighting — Functional fixtures will provide well-diffused general lighting perfect for moving about the room safely, peering inside drawers and cabinets, and performing chores. The latest looks revolve around recessed lights and low voltage, industrial styles, often with a metal finish. * Cabinets and countertops - Placing lighting above and below cabinets can illuminate countertops for more functional task lighting. These types of lights have gone from optional to necessary with the advent of larger kitchens. 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