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The kitchen is the heart of the home. It is where meals and the day’s events are shared. It is a place where all family members can gather for some personal time. To enhance your kitchen, it is imperative to keep everything is focus and not let any part of it go unnoticed. The lighting chosen is one of the key factors that determines the success of your kitchen. Lighting a kitchen is not like lighting other rooms in your home, it has its own set of “laws”. What many do not realize, is that lighting plays a large role in the dynamics of a kitchen. It separates work centers and accents focal points and decorative pieces. It thereby gives each part of the kitchen the attention it deserves and needs. Aside from that, it additionally sets the mood of the space. Those preferring a more romantic atmosphere will use softer incandescent lighting as opposed to a commercial style kitchen that will take full use out of fluorescent bulbs. Improper lighting will detract from the quality of a newly renovated kitchen; whether it is a complete remodel with new cabinetry and appliances to something simpler like replacing faucetry. Continue reading →