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How far apart should recessed lights be placed in a kitchen?

When planning the placement of recessed lights in a kitchen, it's important to ensure even light distribution to avoid dark spots and create a bright, functional space. Several factors come into play when determining the spacing, including ceiling height, room size, and the type of light bulb used. As a general guideline, using 6W

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What are the best recessed lights to use for a kitchen?

When selecting recessed lights for your kitchen, it's important to consider both functionality and aesthetics to ensure the lighting complements your design and meets safety standards. Here are some key factors to keep in mind: Style and Design: We offer a wide variety of recessed lighting styles and designs, allowing you to choose the finish

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What’s the difference between task and ambient lighting in kitchens?

Task lighting is generally understood as having the correct brightness to work by, so is often a focussed light or multiple lights providing the equivalent to around 100 Watts. General or Ambient lighting is a light provided to illuminate a room, for example, it was common to find two 60 Watt bulbs in pendant

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What is ‘Kelvin’ in terms of lighting?

The Kelvin temperature scale was the brainchild of Belfast-born British inventor and scientist William Thomson — also known as Lord Kelvin. It is one of the three best-known scales used to measure temperature and often used as a measure of the colour temperature of light sources. Kelvin temperatures for commercial and residential lighting applications

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Should I use warm or cool lighting in a kitchen?

Neutral lighting actually works best in a kitchen as it’s in the middle of the kelvin scale and neither too red or blue. Warm lighting is around 2700K - 3000K and although pleasing to the eye, can often effect the apparent colour of kitchen surfaces, especially white or pale gloss doors and worktops so

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