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Kitchen lighting
Bright, shadow-free light where you chop and cook
Kitchens need roughly twice the light of a living room. Your body blocks overhead light, so the real work is done by under-cabinet task lights.
How bright?
35
lumens per sq ft (range 30–40)
A typical 10 × 12 ft room needs about 4,200 lm.
What colour?
3000–4000K
Target 3500K
Quick tips
- Use 3000–4000K and 90+ CRI so food looks fresh.
- Hang island pendants 30–36 in above the counter and ~30 in apart.
- Switch task and ambient lighting separately.
Layers
Three layers make a great room
01
Ambient light
Evenly spaced downlights or flush mounts, with pendants over an island.
02
Task light
Under-cabinet bars along every worktop.
03
Accent light
An above-cabinet strip adds depth and works as a night light.
Ambient lights
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