Kitchen lighting Kitchen task lighting is as important as the general lighting. If possible it should be controlled separately from the general lighting.
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Kitchen Task Lighting
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Usually there are two main types of kitchen task lighting : under-cup board lighting and the lighting of a central island. Under-cupboard lighting normally falls into two categories: tungsten striplight and low-voltage lighting.

Tungsten striplights provide a soft glow but have several disadvantages. Because the linear tungsten filaments are fragile, the bulbs tend to blow quite often, especially with frequent banging of cupboard doors. They also get quite hot, which may not be ideal if food is stored in the cupboards above.

lightingA low-voltage under-cupboard fixture is one of the best solutions. Not only it far brighter and crisper, when dimmed it provides a candle-like quality. Because they are only 19mm deep, low-voltage bulbs can be recessed into the base of cupboards or surface-mounted behind a small pelmet. Although they are more expensive to install and their lamp life is shorter than a fluorescent source, their light provides infinitely more enhancement to the work surface finish, and dimming will certainly prolong their lamp life.

The central island of a kitchen often needs additional task lighting. This can be achieved with an arrangement of downlights above it, controlled independently from all other lights in the room. Alternatively, if a hanging device for pots and pans is positioned over the island, downlights can be incorporated into this. It is best for the lighting to be located within the hanging device itself to avoid the possibility of shadows. Pendants will provide an unusual decorative effect as well as a soft focus of light over the island.