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Shine a Light on Your Kitchen Workspace
Ask any of our real estate agents, and they'll tell you the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home. If you want to enhance your kitchen space, adding some under-cabinet lighting is one of the best ways to do it. This easy and relatively inexpensive project can completely transform your kitchen! Here are a few tips to help you get started.
- Evaluate Your Space
Before you begin your lighting project, you need to get a feel for how much space you have under your cabinets. You'll also want to consider the type of lighting you'll use and the location of your workspace. Make sure you think everything through and take careful measurements. Armed with this information, you can start planning out your project. - Consider Your Power Options
Next, you need to decide how you're going to power your new under-cabinet lights. If you're planning a DIY project, you might want to stick with a simple battery-powered option. Otherwise, you'll want to consider plug-in or hard-wired lights. - Choose Your Light Fixtures
Now comes the fun part — deciding what kind of light fixtures you want to use. Some of the things to consider include the size of the fixture you want, the color, finish, and whether you want additional features like remote control and dimmers. Areas where you do food prep and other tasks will require brighter lights. Other spaces will do well with accent lighting.
Some of the most popular light fixture options include:
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- Bar lights - Most common style of under-cabinet lighting
- Mounted strip lights - A simple DIY option, these stick to a surface using adhesive
- Recessed puck lights - Creates spots or pools of light, making them excellent for accent lighting
- Custom Track Lighting - Hard-wired lights that require professional installation
- Slim-Line Strip Lights - Another professional under-cabinet lighting option
- Decide on Your Bulbs
When selecting your under-cabinet light fixtures, you'll also want to consider the type of light bulbs to use. This will determine the shade and temperature of the light and will also impact the cost. When considering expenses, remember that some options, like LED lighting, might be more expensive upfront but will last longer, saving you money in the long run.
When choosing your light lightbulbs, these are some of the options to consider:
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- LED lighting - These are very efficient, generate little heat, and have a long lifespan. They are a bit more expensive, and the light they generate isn't as natural as other options.
- Incandescent bulbs - These bulbs create a warm, bright light, and they're inexpensive. However, they're not very energy-efficient and have a short lifespan.
- Halogen lights - These emit a bright, natural, yellow-white light. They're efficient and long-lasting but can create excessive heat.
- Xenon lights - These lights are similar to halogen, but they create less heat and burn brighter. They're the most expensive option but are also the longest lasting.
- Fluorescent lights - These emit a cool, greenish-blue light. They're long-lasting, energy-efficient, and don't generate a lot of heat.
- Install Your New Lights
The final step is deciding how you're going to install your new light. If you're a confident DIYer, you can handle most of these options on your own. However, if you want to ensure a professional look and minimal hassle, leaving the installation to a professional is probably your best choice.
Is it Time to Upgrade Your Home?
If a lack of lighting is just the beginning of your kitchen's problems, you might want to consider upgrading to a new home. Now is a great time to buy, and there are some beautiful homes for sale! Contact us today to discuss your goals and get started.