The kitchen is one of the areas of our home where lighting becomes more important because it is a place where you perform tasks that require light to be done correctly and safely. Not only is a decorative issue but the lighting in the kitchen should be functional and practical. Combine the natural light in our kitchen with artificial light that allows us to prepare and cook our food in a calm and pleasant manner. Also, often the kitchen is also a place to eat or perform other activities, so adapt the lighting depending on the use we give to this space. Lest you have questions about how to do it in unComo.com you some tips on c ow illuminate a kitchen.

Instructions

• First, note that we make the most of natural light from our window that is, entering through the doors and windows. This will be the key provision of furniture, as well as the installation of curtains and blinds that do not impede the passage of the sun.
• As for the artificial light to properly illuminate your kitchen, we recommend combining light overall, which will allow us to move you smoothly-with point lights in work areas (food preparation, cooking area dining-office ….) You can see here the different types of lighting to choose from.
• The fluorescents are one of the best options for general lighting because they produce more light at a lower cost and, therefore, you will save on your electricity bill. They also provide a white light that is very suitable for food preparation and cooking time.
• To illuminate certain areas, we can choose bulbs, which provide great flexibility because they can be easily installed anywhere in the kitchen.
• It is essential not to make the mistake of installing a single light in the center of the kitchen, because shadows will be generated in the work areas. This way, you will avoid the risk of accidents such as cuts and falls due to poor lighting.
• Thus, very useful the recessed lights in closets and cabinets, they do not bother to look at and provide clarity to the work surface such as marble or countertop. The optimal distance to place will be around 50 or 60 cm from the top.
• We also prove very helpful lamps built into the hood to ensure lighting while cooking.