Three Types of Kitchen Lights

Oct. 30, 2009 - PRLog -- Kitchen lights can highlight a specific area, illuminate the entire room or give you the light necessary to work with. There are generally three types of lighting for the kitchen; general, highlight or accent and task lighting. Each type of lighting allows you to utilize the light available for specific uses. For instance, general lighting is used for illuminating the entire room. This form of kitchen lights may not be appropriate for all kitchens. Some may require other forms of lighting such as task lighting so you are better able to prepare foods and cook. These can be energy efficient lights as well, saving you money over other forms of lighting.

Energy efficient lighting can come in the form of the type of lighting used or in the type of bulbs used. For instance, fluorescent bulbs are generally used for under the cabinet lighting. They are not only energy efficient but are a softer light than incandescent lighting. Many of the ceiling mount fixtures used to require incandescent bulbs but today you can also use fluorescent bulbs in this style of fixture as well. To utilize fluorescent bulbs in traditional fixtures simply use fluorescent bulbs as replacement bulbs when your incandescent burns out. They last longer and provide a softer light.

Some incandescent bulbs are necessary depending on the fixtures. Track lighting is designed to use low wattage incandescent bulbs. The casement used in designing the track lighting does not allow enough space for the fluorescent bulbs. Storm lights that come on when your electricity goes out use halogen bulbs which usually use more wattage and provide more light over a general area. Storm lights are a good choice for kitchen lights because they can provide you with the light needed to keep check on your refrigerator and freezer in the event of a power outage.

The cost of installing energy efficient lighting depends on the style of fixtures used. Some fixtures require more work to install than others such as recessed lighting. The casement they fit into must be installed in a hole in the ceiling. The price of the light may not be much but the cost of installation may increase the price substantially. Replacement of the receptacles could be cheaper in the event that the works of recessed lighting ceases to function. A cheap alternative to chrome or stainless steel fixtures is vinyl. Vinyl fixtures are cheaper to purchase and easily maintained without the worry of corrosion, rusting, or shock when changing bulbs.

Kitchen lights are necessary in order to showcase special areas and prepare meals. You can implement energy efficient in almost any lighting fixture available with the exception of specialty light like a storm light. Whether you choose pendant lights, ceiling mount, track lighting, task lighting or general lighting, your kitchen will look and feel completely different. Carefully choose your casements to ensure they are right for your kitchen and décor because some may not be right for certain locations such as above a sink or center island.***
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