Let’s cast the spotlight on the kitchen, where it’s not just the oven that heats up, but also the atmosphere: find out how to create the right ambiance using correct kitchen lighting. Have you ever heard of the difference between ambient, functional and accent lights? Then read on!
Ambient lighting is the main source of light in a room and creates a general uniform and comfortable level of illumination in a space. It therefore needs to be quite bright, but also diffused to avoid excess shadows.
In the kitchen, this type of light can come from ceiling lamps, suspension lamps or spotlights recessed into the ceiling, the aim of which is essentially to provide enough light to move around safely and clearly see the entire kitchen space. If you just don’t know where to begin, browse the Jeometrica catalogue for inspiration as to the design and layout of all the “J Lamp” lamps.
As the name suggests, functional lighting is focused on the kitchen work areas, in other words where the activities requiring the most attention are carried out, such as food preparation, cooking or reading recipes. This type of lighting is generally more intense and direct. An example? Just think of midway lights, or suspension lamps above the kitchen island or even adjustable spotlights, strategically positioned above the main work areas.
