Lamps in the kitchen above the table: varieties and location tips

The kitchen is where we come throughout the day to eat. And for the hostess, this room is also a place of work. Therefore, it is important that it is comfortable to be in. An important role in the organization of the workplace is played by proper lighting.

The article will discuss how to choose and correctly place lighting devices over the kitchen table.

To make the cooking process convenient, you need to choose a lighting method, which will meet certain requirements.

• Comfort. In order not to tire your eyes, and work was comfortable, the light in the kitchen should be natural, soft and warm. In addition, the lighting should be quite bright, especially a bright lamp for the kitchen above the table.
• Saving. The kitchen is the room in which the light is on almost around the clock. Therefore, it is important to choose economical LED lamps that consume little energy and last for a long time.
• Simplicity. In the kitchen there are too many different details, therefore, you need to choose lamps in a minimalist style. Do not overdo it in the number and brightness of devices.
• Zoning. For many, the kitchen is combined with the dining room, which means that it is necessary to arrange the lamps so that it is light in each zone. That is, it is important that there is lighting both over the dining room, and over the chopping, and over the main kitchen tables.
• Type of ceiling. Lighting largely depends on the finishing material of the ceiling. For example, a wooden ceiling requires special attention since wood absorbs light.In this case, you can arrange pendant or mortise spotlights. Stretch, plasterboard and rack ceilings are compatible with almost all types of fixtures.

Today there are a large number of types of lighting devices. In order not to get confused, we will consider each type separately.

• Pendant chandelier - the most common lighting fixture that is used to illuminate not only the kitchen, but also other rooms. Chandeliers are different in shape, most often they are made triple, with a large number of lamps. Depending on the size and design of your kitchen, you should choose the right chandelier. So, for a kitchen with a low ceiling, a flattened chandelier is suitable. If the size of the room allows, then you can purchase a more voluminous hanging chandelier.

• Busbar Lighting - These are small lamps located on a metal housing built into the ceiling. Sometimes the lamps can be moved along the tire, which allows you to set the light as it should.

• Railing lamp It is a long narrow lamp that is usually placed above the desktop to highlight the local area. This light fixture is easy to install and consumes little power.

• Spot lighting It is used to evenly distribute light in the areas you need. Recently, these lamps are gaining more and more popularity, since they do not take up space at all, they are economical and efficient.

• Spot - Another interesting modern lighting fixture. It has the shape of a cylinder on a movable base, which allows you to direct the light in the direction you need. The luminaire can be either single or grouped on the base.

• Panel light - plays the role of the main lighting device. The sizes are different, but even the largest device will not take up much space, since it has a flattened shape.

• Ceiling Light - An interesting design decision, does not take up space at all. This is done in this way: the lamps are fixed on the ceiling itself, and a light-transmitting canvas is stretched over it. Thanks to this, soft light is evenly scattered throughout the room.

• Local lights. Often, a central lighting fixture is not enough, as additional lighting is required above the kitchen and above the work table. For this purpose, small lamps are used. For example, sconce lamps or LED strips, spotlights, wall devices, they can be placed directly above your workplace - mounted in a wall or in hanging cabinets. A floor lamp can also serve as a local lighting device, however, it is worth remembering that this lamp is not suitable for small-sized kitchens.

It is important to know that the kitchen can be divided into zones using light. Light is a very important tool in the interior, which will help to correctly place accents, as well as divide the room. If you use the lighting incorrectly, you can make mistakes, which makes your stay in the kitchen uncomfortable.

First of all, you need to determine the type of lamp for the dining table, because most often the emphasis is on the dining area. There are several options.

• Volumetric chandelier over the dining table. This option is only suitable for large kitchens. In this case, the emphasis is on the dining area, you can supplement with spotlights.

• Several lamps on a long suspension. This method provides complete lighting of the dining area, scattering soft light.In addition, chandeliers on the suspension, if desired, can be extended or shortened by adding or removing chain links.

• Lighting panel which repeats the shape of the dining table, perfectly highlight the dining area.

• Spotlights When positioned correctly, they will become an economical and interesting option. Especially this lighting arrangement is suitable for a small kitchen. Choose lamps that match the style of the kitchen, as well as the brightness you need.

• Spot and tire lights. If you do not want to place a constant emphasis on the dining area, then use moving lights on the bus or spots. This will allow you to choose the space that you want to highlight, and direct the light in the direction you need.

• Sconce. And also to make the light in the kitchen soft and comfortable, sconces mounted on the wall will help if the table is near this wall.

To work in the kitchen was comfortable, you must correctly place the lighting devices above the countertop itself. The working area, in turn, is also divided into several zones: the sink area, hanging and floor cabinets and the countertop itself. Consider several lighting methods.

1. LED Strip Light. Such a lamp can be placed along the entire working surface by fixing the tape on the hanging cabinets, which will ensure uniform distribution of light.
2. Spots. As mentioned earlier, this type of fixture allows you to direct the light exactly where you need it. That is, you can do just a couple of fixtures, directing them to the area that you use. They can be placed both on the ledge of the hanging cabinets and under them.
3. Spotlights. These lighting fixtures can be integrated into kitchen furniture, which makes it possible to highlight all the necessary surfaces: shelves in cabinets, the sink area and the countertop itself.
4. Railing lamp. This lamp can only be placed above the countertop, as it is quite voluminous, but the light from such a lamp extends to the entire working surface.

For low ceilings, the location of the lamps from the floor is from 1.5 m, sconces should be placed higher so that they do not blind. If the ceilings are high, then the fixtures can be located 1.6 m from the floor.

To purchase a lamp, you need to determine the type and size of the lamp. That is, for the dining area: pendant lamp, sconce, bus lamps or spotlights. For the working area: LED strip, spots, railing or spotlights. The choice depends on your preference.

And also it is worth deciding on the type of installation of the lighting device.

1. Mortise. In this case, the lamp is built into the ceiling itself, while its housing is not visible.
2. Overhead. Such lamps are very easy to install, the housing remains visible, but the lamp does not take up much space.
3. On the suspension. Such lamps are fixed on the bus or on a chain. It is worth noting that such lamps occupy more space, but act as an interesting accent.

It is quite easy to determine the size of lighting devices.

In the modern interior there are many examples of proper lighting, which makes the kitchen beautiful and vibrant. Let's look at some beautiful examples of kitchens..

• Soft diffused light in a dark kitchen due to luminaires with a patterned lampshade above the desk. Lighting is supplemented by spotlights along the hanging drawers and above the work surface itself.

• Even light thanks to the correct arrangement of the lamps: small lamps on the suspension above the dining table, as well as chandeliers placed throughout the area.In the role of additional lighting - spotlights above the work surface and in the cabinets.

• In this case, the light in the kitchen is represented by many spotlights.

• Very beautiful and delicate kitchen design. LED strip represents the main lighting, additional - spotlights.

• An example of combined lighting. The lighting panel is the main source of light, secondary sources are LED strip and spotlights.

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