Kitchen Lighting Layout

2 months ago

last modified: 2 months ago

Currently working on a lighting plan for our kitchen remodel and I'm just looking for some help/feedback on our plan. Should add/subtract fixtures or move any of the cans from where they are currently shown?

Here's some additional info on my approach to this based on internet research:

-Using a mixture of 4" cans, island pendants, and wall sconces for layered lighting

-Also adding under cabinet lighting, but only have a few uppers. Note that the "tower" cabinets will sit on the countertop and extend to ceiling

-Ceilings are 100" tall, so I went with roughly half (48") for spacing of cans

-For the most part, I kept cans centered on countertop edge for task lighting, as I've read cans over the floor are generally not needed

-Planning for all lights to be 3000k, on dimmers, and different zones/switches

Thank you in advance for any help/advice you can provide!

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Lyn Nielson
2 months ago
with just a quick scan, I'd put the recessed cans at 36" so the light overlaps rather than spots.

the island pendants a foot in from the ends of the island, so three for over island.

I like a recessed over each doorway, and window.
Old Home in the Bay thanked Lyn Nielson
3onthetree
2 months ago
Is the beam a former wall? How big? Have you thought about mimicking this beam to not have a single prominent beam disecting the space, right over the island? This affects lighting.

Is the stair enclosed with the angled wall? Is the entry (main backhouse entry apparently?) constricted by the beverage center? This affects lighting, you do need some for circulation space depending.

Is there another room (with angled wall) by the range pantry, and where does that door go to? You have almost 7' between range and island, this affects lighting.

Where do the hallways come from, or are they doorways into adjacent rooms? Determines circulation type and affects lighting.

Backing up, a good lighting plan emanates from a good kitchen/floor plan. Have you received feedback or are open to feedback, and does the project schedule allow it?
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