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Comments (8)Hi Nicola, I have a passion for lighting. I love to layer lighting. This means we have the cans so we can see what we are doing when we need it. We should also have mood lighting. I agree that the can lights should be zoned from area to area and should be on dimmers. Over the bar area, I may want some pendants. If there is view to consider, (not known as the photos were taken in the evening), we want to make sure they do not obstruct the view while working in the kitchen, also on its own zone with a dimmer. I believe they should be an accent but shouldn't steal the show. They should be slightly understated as they are serving a purpose. Keep in mind that while fixtures create ambiance, they should also light the surface they are over and without glare. For this reason, the pendants would want to be either a semi-opaque glass if you want the light to pass through them or can be a metal shade, where light will simply light the surface. Additionally, I like to have a light fixture over the dining table, also on its own zone with a dimmer. The dining fixture should be a show-stopper and should create ambient light as well as light the eating surface. Those shades want to be semi-opaque. As an added layer of light, I like to use under-counter and above cabinet lighting using a strip light. There are many good quality LED light strips in a 2700K Color available. I believe these two areas should be switched together on their own zone. It's nice to walk into the kitchen and be able to see in the evening without bright lights as well as for ambiance when entertaining. The LED light strip won't heat up the items in your cabinets as did the old Halogen under-cabinet lighting. I recommend using a standard incandescent can with Soraa LED light source in a 2700K color for the cans. Love their Vivid series and they available in a Par30 and Par20 if using small 4" which, I recommend in your remodel. You can use a standard incandescent dimmer with these as well. All other bulbs want to be Phillips LED in the same 2700K color. Don't mix color or you will find you will have shades of pink and blue together with a nice "like sunlight" color. This is just one opinion and as we know, everyone has their own likes and dislikes. Lighting is very important to me. Lighting is often overlooked as just something we need. It not only allows us to see what we need to, it also creates atmosphere and warmth and will truly affect our moods. Thank you for the opportunity to share my thoughts, Stacey Michael, Interior Details Specialist and Managing Member of Timeless Interiors, a To-the-Trade Showroom and Design Center in South Reno, Nevada. stacey@timelessinteriorsnv.com, 775-432-2500...See MoreWalk Interior Architecture & Design
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