Lighting

Lighting is both a fundamental design element and an important functional element. Some of the basic kitchen options include recessed and flush mounted canisters, track lighting, above/under cabinet fixtures, and flush ceiling, wall-mounted, and hanging pendant lights. There are many issues when it comes to lighting your kitchen, such as:
· properly assessing your lighting needs
· learning about the correct lighting to complement the task and style of your kitchen
· understanding the differences in lamps (bulbs)
· choosing lighting fixtures and dimmers to create varied ambiance
· creating a lighting plan through the best placement of appropriate light fixtures and switches

Try GE's interactive Virtual Lighting Designer to see how different lighting options can change the look of your kitchen.