A Quick Guide to Savvy Lighting Design
When undertaking kitchen and bath remodels, it’s easy to get caught up in all the eye-catching finishes, from stunning backsplashes to spa-worthy soaking tubs. Yet one detail that often gets overlooked is lighting design.
Smart lighting planning checks both boxes for elevating aesthetics through ambiance while addressing functionality. Let’s explore how strategic lighting placement can maximize your remodeled spaces for guaranteed years of enjoyment.
Kitchens: Curating an Optimal Workspace 
Fueled by three lighting zones, your kitchen transforms into a vibrant workspace the whole family enjoys.
Task lighting constitutes zone one by focusing beams exactly where needed most. Under cabinet lighting reduces strain when cooking and prepping. Choose between sleek, space-saving LED strips or multifunctional puck lights. Install dimmable elements to control brightness for cutting veggies or baking delicate pastries.
Next, ambient lighting sets the overall tone through easy-to-access overhead ceiling or pendant fixtures. Need more focused light over the sink or stove? Opt for adjustable mini-pendants. Dimming features allow for controlling brightness to set any mood.
Lastly, accent lighting adds special touches through strategically placed recessed or directional fixtures. Shine a pinspot beam on architectural details, wall art, or a prized spice collection. Install a dimmable chandelier or ceiling-flush fixture for a stunning but functional dining ambiance.
Bathrooms: Your Retreat Under the Best Light 
When it comes to bathroom design, lighting plays a pivotal role, whether applying makeup, grooming, or unwinding in an air jet soak. Ensure your space stays naturally bright and shadow-free with four key lighting ingredients.
First, bath bars or wall sconces on each side of the vanity mirror provide essential task lighting. You’ll want your bulbs to emit true daylight temperatures around 5000K-6500K for the best lighting for applying your makeup and daily grooming routines.
For ambiance, add an overhead central ceiling light fixture that fills the room with soft, multi-directional light. Add stylish character by selecting an eye-catching modern chandelier or vintage lantern pendant.
Zone three means accentuating special features or materials. Install recessed lighting to showcase the tile work around a glamorous statement tub. Under vanity lighting or toe-kick fixtures highlight decorative legs and add safety negotiating nighttime visits.
Lastly, consider mood-making dimmable fixtures, whether an elegant wall sconce near a relaxing bubble bath or remote color-changing LEDs bordering a frameless glass shower enclosure.
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