Lighting a Kitchen

Add layers of lighting. In this kitchen seating area, the backsplash is lit, the artwork is highlighted and the cabinet interiors are filled with light. One central lighting fixture would not have had nearly the same dramatic result. Professionals build layers of lighting to create interest, intrigue and variety. In a room where everything is lit evenly, nothing stands out. Pick a focal point and perhaps a secondary focal point  and highlight those. Add general ambient lighting and some lower lighting, like table lamps, for interest.

Artwork and more

Hang artwork at the right height. Galleries and museums hang artwork so that the midline (center) of each piece is 57 inches to 60 inches from the floor. (The average human eye level is 57 inches.) And you should do the same. In a room like this, where the ceilings soar, there might be a tendency to hang the art higher. But remember: It needs to relate to human scale, not the structure’s scale. If you’re not sure, take a picture. It’s remarkable how much a photo can reveal. Print it out or use Photoshop or an app to draw on the photo. This can give you a sense of whether a larger or smaller piece of art is needed or a tall plant might be best to fill a vacant spot.

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Maybe because we really hate a dirty kitchen, plus we find that people's cooking smells still linger long after they're gone, we should usually tackle the kitchen first. It's also the place where we really spend a lot of time and energy making sure every surface is clean. Again, this is particular to us and you might find that the previous owners barely used their stove or kitchen cupboards - lucky you!

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