Good lighting is important in any room, but in the kitchen - especially. From how correctly you plan the light here, it depends a lot: the convenience of kitchen worries, the mood of the hostess and even the quality of cooked dishes.

And if your kitchen also performs the role of the dining room, there is definitely not to do without hospitable lighting.

How to choose this important element And all foresee in advance? About this - our detailed guide, including 25 best Soviets By lighting in the kitchen. You will learn:

• why in the kitchen is so important diverse lighting when and how to plan it;
• what is the difference between the local (local) light for the cooking zone and the dining table lighting;
• what types of lighting are optimal near working surfaces, and which - for cabinets;
• what types of lamps designers are chosen for different purposes (point lamps with halogen lamps, LEDs, sides, suspended lamps, etc.);
• how to choose the right light for a small and large kitchen;
• how to ensure a sufficient light stream to save electricity;
• how to make the lighting plan correctly, if you are a designer yourself.

Find out the answers to these and other questions, as well as look at a large collection of examples - 85 Photo examples of lighting in the kitchen.

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Let's start with the main thing: when planning lighting?

Best of all - at the time of repair. That is how you can save yourself from the additional sticking of walls and the ceilings, as well as - from regrets about not enough easy light.

The most important is the location (wire output) and the presence of switches. And with the type of lamp, the capacity of lamps and the design of the lamp can be determined much later. Including when the repair is already complete.

How to make a lighting scheme in the kitchen for builders (electrician), if you are not a designer and do not repair professionally?

This is, of course, more complicated than the partition plan. But it is better - a simplified version than its complete absence. But the nuances (the ability to do what you want, and the price of the issue) is very desirable to discuss in detail with your electrician. More about this - at the end of this manual (section "How to make a lighting plan in the kitchen").

1-1. Miscellaneous lighting - for different purposes.

Before planning lighting, ask yourself a question: what is your kitchen, besides cooking? Coffee on an ambulance hand, unhurried lunches and dinners, meetings with friends - or all together? The more zones in your kitchen, the more there should be light. The perfect option is a general lighting + so many additional lamps as necessary.

Look at the photos of these cuisines: the lighting in them is planned very correctly - each for different purposes. This, by the way, is also practical - from the point of view of electricity saving without prejudice to light comfort.

1-2. General (top) lighting.

The kitchen is very important to provide a uniform "background" ceiling light. And better if such lamps are distributed across the kitchen. For a total (background) lighting, it is recommended for one lamp 40-60 W per square meter. However, they can be more if the ceiling is very high.

1-3. Local (local) lighting.

Even on the smallest kitchen requires local lighting. And the more different zones - the more lamps should be. In this case, their power can be much less than if only general (ceiling) lighting was used. Yes, and energy will spend less if the light will turn on only where it is necessary.

More about which zones can be in the kitchen and how to highlight them correctly, in the following sections of this manual.

1-4. Decorative light.

Who said the lighting should be only practical? Decorative (accent) Light is perfect if you want to save the kitchen from a purely utilitarian appearance.

The flow of light here is usually minimal, but spectacular and fashionable view - guaranteed. The bottom and top of the cabinets, the shelves in the buffet - you can choose both a neutral shade of light and color. The LEDs are best coped with this.

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working area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen

The main part of the kitchen and place where the need for comfortable light can be equated to the lighting of the desktop. If possible, divide several sections. The larger the size of the kitchen - the larger space for variations with lighting working area.

2-1. Pay special attention to the working surface.

The food cooking area should be illuminated perfectly - this is not so much aesthetics as the security requirement. There are two optimal solutions, choose how you seem more convenient to you:

• wall lighting (on "workers apron" between the upper and lower cabinets), photo 1 and 2
• suspended directional, installed on the ceiling, photo 3 and 4.

2-2. Second ceiling or cornice.

If there is no free space on the wall, but there is (or planned) the second level of the ceiling, - install point lights in it. They will greatly cope with two roles - (a) work lighting and (b) common.

2-3. Hood with built-in lamps.

Another option of light for comfortable cooking. Lamps in hoods do not consume a lot of energy, but they are powerful enough to light up the stove, and a small space around it.

2-4. Light near washing.

This technique is used not often, but the additional comfort of the hostess is provided. If you decide to make such lighting, be sure to take care that the lamps are well protected by flames (glass or plastic).

2-5. Light under the open shelves.

In the next section, we will talk in detail about the lighting around the cabinets, including under them. And if there are no hollow cabinets? Or do you want a softest lighting of the working area? There is an elegant solution - use the shelves with lower backlight.

As a rule, these are notable designer decisions. And if you want to save, - set the LEDs under the shelves, similar to those in which you will see in the "LEDs for cabinets".

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kitchen cabinets and lighting

In this section, everything concerns light around kitchen cabinets (under them, inside and above them). And also - about what type of lamps will be useful for different purposes.

3-1. Point lamps (halogens) under the cabinets.

Here we are talking about furniture dotted lamps. There is a common misconception that they will cope with the role of "Working Lighting". This is not so.

Judge for yourself: the depth of the suspension cabinets is usually about 30 cm, the lamps are located in the middle (that is, at about a distance of 18-20 cm from the wall). Table top depth - 60-65 cm. The flow of light is directed down and dissipates slightly. And now, count: What part of the countertop will not be lit? More than 2/3, and, from the side where you need.

Are there any meaning in them? Of course, they are perfect for other purposes:

• night and evening "orienting" lighting (when there is no need to turn on the top light or working);
• cozy lighting for the preparation of simple food and beverages;
• a comfortable version of light for those who "wakes up" only at breakfast, but rather early (when the window is still dark or only lights).

3-2. LEDs - for cooking zone.

Modern professional chefs are confident: when cooking, it is important not only the abundance of light, but also its correct "color temperature". Simply put, the lighting should not distort the color of the products.

If you consider yourself to gourmet, at the same time treat cooking as art, the best option for you is - lED bulbs With a high color rendering index.

They are usually mounted under the cabinets. And these lamps successfully replace other types of "working" lighting over the table top.

3-3. Interior lighting of kitchen cabinets.

Inaccessible zones need no less light, or even more. In addition, you will not need to turn on the top light, enough a pair of small light bulbs that will light up when the door is opened (special sensor).

The perfect lamp for the inside of the cabinet is small, 10 - 20 W. If the cabinet is high or the distance between the shelves is large, - you can choose furniture lamps with halogen lamps. If the cabinet is small or there is glass shelves, - choose overhead point lights with LEDs. The third option (rather rare) is thin luminescent tubes.

3-4. Backlight in boxes.

Also very convenient. Miniature lamps are attached on the walls of the drawer and when opening are turned on automatically - using the motion sensor. Such lamps are durable, consume a little energy, which makes them an indispensable assistant hostess.

3-5. Mini sofa above the cabinets.

This solution is often found in the new version of the kitchen IKEA method. Optimally, if you have a lot of cabinets with deaf (not glazed) doors. Such lamps with directed local light (mini-spotlight) are installed on the upper cornice and lightly illuminate the inside of the cabinets when you open them.

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directed local lighting

As a rule, these are "Sophytes" - lamps with a narrow flow of light aimed at the selected area. Usually have a tapered ceiling (metal or glass) and can be rotated in different directions. This makes them especially comfortable for the kitchen, allowing you to highlight the desired area.

4-1. Ceiling softens.

Usually used for general (top) lighting. The most convenient is a module of several softeh luminaires on a single base ("ceiling tire"), photo 1 and 2. The lamps can be deployed in different directions (the kitchen illuminates more evenly), but the electrical output is one (economically for electricity costs).

Sometimes there are variations: single sophytes are sometimes suspended on the ceiling at different points (photo-4) or several modules with a thin base and small beams - for a large kitchen with high ceilings (Photo-3).

4-2. Wall-mounted direction.

This solution is used for directional illumination at an altitude of 1.50-1.80 m from the floor. When good accommodation Can perform the role of work light.

4-3. Rotary wall lamps that change the angle of inclination.

Pretty rare solution from us, but very popular in Europe. This is a wall modification of a working lamp with a long adjustable tripod. Allows you to illuminate the distant table or neighbor. A more compact version is a wall-mounted swivel base (photo-3).

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lighting of different additional kitchen areas

The number of zones is usually determined by the size of the kitchen. Look at what lighting designs are recommended for different zones.

5-1. Warm light - for the dining area.

If your kitchen also performs the role of the dining room, take care of warm and cozy lighting over the dining table. Suspended lamps are best suited (one of the pair - in the size of the table). To light the light in the eye, make sure that at least 80 cm remains between the lamp and the table.

5-2. Suspended lamps over bar counter.

In addition to a special atmosphere, such lamps can make a notch of a beloved style into the kitchen. Or emphasize the one that is already there. It is very convenient if the cord of such bar luminaires is adjusted by length, allowing you to lift or lower the light relative to the bar counter.

5-3. Do not forget about the kitchen island.

This piece of furniture can perform a wide variety of roles, and special lighting is required. Think that you will suit more: suspended lamps, halogen lamps, or sconce with the possibility of adjustment.

5-4. Light in the storage room.

Whatever size is your storage room, there should be very good light in it. If this is a separate room with a door, you can install lamps with a motion sensor (eliminates the need to stew the light when the hands are engaged in products).

If your storage room is just a very large compartment (or wardrobe), - install the lamps on the side to light all the shelves.

If glass doors are located between the kitchen and the storage room, the lights will need less (you partially use the light in the kitchen and natural light day). If the ceilings are high, - on upper shelvesYou may need to install more powerful lamps.

5-5. Home office in the kitchen.

Everything is simple here: approach the lighting as well as the lighting for the desktop would be chosen in any other room. Table lamp attached to the nearest outlet - optimal option. If there is little space on the table top, look a directional lamp on the wall (working version of the sconce).

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And a few more design secrets on the topic of lighting, which concern not the choice of lamps, and other concomitant issues.

6-1. More natural light.

The perfect lighting for the kitchen is a combination of natural and artificial light. Of course, to adjust the power of sunlight is not for us. But to plan the kitchen so that nothing bothered the circulation of daylight rays is quite.

6-2. Cozy light.

If you want to see the kitchen not only practical, but also convenient, choose a scattered light. Or hide lamps behind kitchen cabinets. They will greatly cope with the lighting of the passage and walls.

6-3. Reflective materials.

Lacked surfaces, steel, glass and anything, white - these are materials that will help to fill all the kitchen with the light. However, do not forget about security: the kitchen is not the place where the dazzling shine is appropriate.

Designers usually make one lighting plan, and, to the entire apartment. We advise you to make three and only for the kitchen. So you do not get confused, and the electrician will understand you correctly.

So, here is your algorithm actions:

1. Draw 3 of the same kitchen plan with the intended placement of furniture (in any graphic editor with scale compliance). For the general idea of \u200b\u200bthe lighting, you will be useful to Plan No. 1. For ceiling lighting - Plan No. 2, for wall, lighting inside cabinets and switches - Plan No. 3.

2. Imagine where you would like to have lamps (about choosing, zones and examples - all this guide, we will tell in detail below). Indicate these points on Plan No. 1. There, mark the locations of the switches.

3. Ceiling lighting and places of switches for it to copy to Plan No. 2 ("Ceiling"). Swipe the lines from each lamp to the switch.

4. Wall and what will be inside the cabinets (+ switches for them) transfer to Plan No. 3 ("walls"). And then connect the locations of the switches and lamps.

5. Now we work with plan number 3. You need to specify the height of the wire output for each of the lamps. Indicate this on the plan, taking into account the net floor level (with outdoor coating) and location kitchen furniture.

6. A few words about switches (discuss with an electrician!).

It is best to arrange them not at the entrance to the kitchen (even if it is small), and at a distance of an elongated hand from the corresponding zone (work area, cabinets, the backlight of the bar rack, the light over the dining table, etc.). From the first day of use, you will see how convenient it is.

If at one point of the plan to switches you converge several lines from the lamps, use 2x and 3x keys switches.

If it is more than 2-3 lines, - you can combine multiple switches in one "frame". If there should be a socket nearby, - combine switches and sockets in one frame (for example, between the cabinets in the kitchen work area).

Lighting of any premises, including a kitchen room, consists of artificial and natural lighting. What light is correct and creates a comfortable environment for work and leisure? The lighting is obliged to be uniform, soft, create sufficient and stable illumination of any items and do not form dark and deep shadows.

The value of lighting in the kitchen

Any of the lighting exists certain criteria to recognize the light incorrect or correct. Moreover, several factors also have a significant impact on the conditions of kitchen lighting.

Natural light is created by scattered and straight sunshine. The conditions of light change throughout the night and the night and depend, in this case:

• from having clouds in the sky;
• from the geographical location of the city or settlement;
• windows location;
• window openings;
• level of pollution of double-glazed windows.

If windows are oriented to the West or North, then they skip less light. The room must be issued with light materials for finishing, bright photosBecause the light, falling on these surfaces, is reflected and increases the level of light.

We describe the stages of the dependence of the room lighting, taking into account the coloring of the finish. The value of the coefficient shows the amount of illumination from the color of the wall, which remained after reflection.

• white - 0.9;
• cream - 0.8;
• light gray - 0.6;
• light green - 0.43;
• brown - 0.13.

Also, the quality of light depends greatly from the purity of double-glazed windows. Dusty and dirty windows hold up to 25% of light. To in the kitchen in the daytime it was light, it is necessary to periodically wash the glass on the windows.

If for some reason in the daytime there is not enough lighting, then it is advisable to "freeze" the kitchen Luminescent lamps. They are quite economical and in characteristics are close to natural light. If there are a lot of light from the sun, you can use blinds.

Artificial light helps to create comfortable conditions in the kitchen in the kitchen. Lamps are required to be bright, but not blinding. Lamp must evenly cover all the kitchen, excluding the gleam from the walls, furniture, tabletops, photos and not to cause strong shadows.

Stock Foto Sample kitchen lighting

Criteria for kitchen lighting

Local and total luminaires

This is absolutely different kinds Lighting and they create in the room a different atmosphere. With general lighting, the kitchen is filled with quite bright lighting, when you can easily do your affairs at the same time, without requiring vision voltage. The ceiling lamp, installed in the center of the room, sends the light to the top and evenly diverges through the room. There is a variant of the directional light of a certain zone, for example, the working area. In this case, the light of this lamp is lowered down.

But there is little general light, when there are many types of work in the kitchen - cleaning, cooking, preparation of products, washing dishes, food intake, and so on. The problem is perfectly solved ceiling local lighting, while the lamps are installed directly above the working area. Thus, highlights cooking plates, sinks, dining area, work surfaces, furniture in the kitchen and even shelves or photos. For this, ceiling luminescent and dotted lights, lamps can be used. various design and directions.

Registration of ceiling light

As the above described above, the function of general or top light is to create a comfortable atmosphere in the kitchen in the kitchen. The upper light is quite relevant in the case when the kitchen is combined with the living room, and natural lighting is not passed into it. The most important thing during the layout of the ceiling lamps is that the lighting in the kitchen is not very annoying or very dull. In open planning the most the best option is an using switches of dimmersThey smoothly change the brightness. In the afternoon, if there is no need for bright light, there is an opportunity to "muffle" lamps. In the evening, the brightness to set the maximum.

If the kitchen is small, there is enough one common lamp. If the kitchen is quite large, then you can install additionally and several point. Another option is a few lamps on the ceiling through the same distances. It happens that it is not advisable to pour all the premises brightly, choosing powerful lamps, and put chandeliers over the main functional zones, where, as a rule, a family is going to, there are some kind of work, the owners of the house and their acquaintances are resting, for example, over the dining area and Bar rack.

A very low ceiling is not necessary to overload with lamps, you should not fix them with long cords. Elegant eaves on the ceiling can be a great place to place small lamps, which will illuminate the room with scattered and pleasant light. When the ceiling height allows, then you can install groups of lamps and cause decorative or bright lighting.

You can make a common light with kitchen furniture karnis. Here you can evenly distribute the point lighting devices and will be enough for a comfortable atmosphere. If the furniture is not equipped with a cornice, then they can be placed on movable or elastic brackets. This arrangement will give the opportunity adjust the direction of the light flux and highlight the zone you need at this time.

Illumination of individual zones

The kitchen is a functional room, food is preparing here and is going to breakfast or dine the whole family. Often the upper lighting is not enough near the sink or work surfaces. Priority is obliged to be given to local illumination, and the general only complement it.

The working backlight is decorated with separate lamps. Perhaps there will be several. But the local illumination is effective only when it is at a certain level, in a well-thought-out place and allows you to brightly highlight a specific zone:

• hob;
• countertop;
• sink;
• bar rack;
• dining zone, etc.

Typically, the cooktop can be perfectly highlighted in a lamp mounted. But if the auxiliary lamps are installed in the exhaust, then to prevent overwork need to select light sourcessimilar to spectral properties.

The most popular way to arrange local lighting is lamps mounted under the shelves. The best method is elongated lamps, scattering light and effectively highlight a specific zone. These lamps are invisible, they do not require a lot of space, they are easy to install.

For the arrangement of autonomous lamps, you need to withdraw individual switches or sockets. And if local lamps are embedded in kitchen furniture, then you can only bring the cable from the wall.which will be slightly above the bottom of the suspended cabinets.

The countertop is also obliged to be clearly visible. Hidden light sources do not interfere with the work and will not interfere with the use of kitchen utensils, which sometimes quite a lot over the working area and directly on it. But when the owners of the house love the perfect order, and all the utensils are in the cabinets and boxes, local backlight can be made using original products.who have the most fantasy forms.

Often, the kitchen zones are highlighted with autonomous lamps. Their choice is quite huge, most importantly, they do not contradict the style of the premises. Some of the most popular species are lamps on clothespins. They can be fixed anywhere and, if necessary, after removing in the closet.

Highlighting kitchen-island

The island kitchen is required to highlight with shared light, for example, with the help of point lamps located around the perimeter or installed on the ceiling curtain. Great attention should be given to illumination of the islandbecause it is here that all the main works are held.

Plate highlight very simple. This zone is equipped with an extract with installed lamps that create bright light. In combination with the top lighting, this is enough.

If there is no hob in the island, then the effective backlight can be made using lamps on long cords. Lighting should not be blind, therefore, for these purposes, chandeliers with "dairy" or frosted lampshairs are the best. Chandeliers should not go beyond the outline of the island, they are best installed along the axis of the table top. The number of chandeliers is not clearly regulated. They are selected taking into account specific conditions.

The most convenient and fashionable option is installing a special attachmentwhere the point illumination is installed. Most often on this design also set up a variety of accessories or kitchen utensils.

The most simple variant is the "hanging" lamp on the lace. Explicit familiar homemade utya Are tissue lampshades with fringe. From this option do not refuse today. It is relevant, because the dining table is visible as efficient as possible. And the shape and colors are selected taking into account the stylistics of the room. Abazhur can be selected by avant-garde or simple, complaint or original. The main thing is that the table is completely visible, and the rest of the decor can be filled with a pleasant twilight, diluted with multi-colored stains or stripes from the light passing through the lampshade.

And how to highlight the dining area when the table is located near the wall? The table can be highlighted installed on the wall of the sconce. They should not be at a very high altitude. The wall can be fixed to the wall. It depends on the preferences of the owner. If there is enough space on the table, it can be highlighted with a table lamp with a beautiful lampshade. It will give the kitchen even more comfort, decorate the dining area and cause an intimate and pleasant atmosphere for recreation in the evening.

If the location of the table changes all the time, then it makes no sense to make a hole in the ceiling And install the lamp. In this case, the table can be littered with a desktop lamp or a turntable.

The large table where the whole family of several generations converges, you can select a group of point lamps located on the ceiling along the dining area contour. You can also use small lamps on long cords or install the bar. Lighting can be installed arbitrarily or in any way convenient to you, as well as create original compositions.

Making the kitchen lighting is needed, so that it does not distort the natural look and the color of food, so that the food on the table looked appetizing and attractive. For this it is desirable to pick up lamps with a neutral spectrum. Scattered and soft light will cause a favorable setting. And for such a room, as a kitchen is important.

How to organize the lighting of the kitchen, the most frequent errors of light in the kitchen, how to choose the right luminaires and save on electricity - in this article.
The main secret of the good lighting of the kitchen is multi-level. In each functional zone - where you wash dishes, cut products, take food - there must be their light sources. Let's see what exactly.

General lighting kitchen

Without do not do. Her task is to maintain comfortable illumination in the dark.

Error 1: Plan the lighting before the design project of the kitchen headset.
Decision: What exactly will be the lighting of your kitchen, you need to determine before the start of repair. But only after you have decided on the kitchen planning and decided where the main functional zones will be located - washing, stove, work table and dining table. Then you can place lamps the best way, exactly where they are needed. And you definitely not forget to lay electric editions for equipment and backlight, sockets and switches in all right places.

Error 2: One lamp in the center of the ceiling
Decision: General lighting of the kitchen with the help of ceiling lights (one or several) and local lighting of functional zones.
The suspension lamp in the center of the ceiling there are several flaws.
When you cook, for example, cut the vegetables on the working surface of the kitchen headset, you are standing back to the light source. As a result, the tabletop turns out to be in the shade.
In addition, in the center of the kitchen is almost always free space. As a result, the lamp does not illuminate any useful, but really important zones turn out to be in darkened corners.

Error 3: There is no possibility to adjust the brightness of general lighting.
Decision: Install a switch with a dimmer (retail). It allows you to change the brightness of the overall lighting of the kitchen, depending on your mood. During a family dinner, when you want to relax and relax, the light will be more comfortable and muted. And during cooking it can be made more bright.
Tip: Buying dimmer, do not save. A cheap switch can quickly fail.

5 Ceiling backlight options for kitchen

The main lighting should be smooth and most neutral. Each of these options can be used separately (especially if the kitchen is small) or in combination with each other.
So, what are most often used for the basic backlight of the kitchen?
1. Built-in point lights
2. Overhead lamps
3. LED backlight
4. Tire lamps
5. Chandelier or suspended lamp

Important moment - planning lighting in the kitchen, take care that the overall backlight can be turned on in parts, and not all right away. It is not only convenient, but also practical: it allows you to include as much light as you need, which means to save electricity.

Question price

Many designers and master are celebrated: the share of lighting accounts for about 10-15% of the budget allocated to the kitchen repair. Half of this money will be needed to buy the lamps and switches themselves, the rest - to the installation, if you do not plan to mount the lighting of the kitchen yourself.

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To illuminate the kitchen it is worth choosing lamps that give neutral white or warm light. That is why cheap luminescent lamps for the kitchen are good. Most often they shine bright, but lifeless bluish light. Such lighting causes a subconscious feeling of alarm and spoils appearance Food. Worse for the kitchen you will not come up.
The color temperature is denoted by special units, kelvins, and indicate the light bulb packaging. Need a lamp with warm light? The box should have a digit from 2,700 to 3,300 kelvins. Light bulb with neutral white light is looking in the range from 3300 to 5300 Kelvinov.
Well, if the Energy Star Energy Efficiency Standard is also specified. Lamps with marking A and B are more expensive, but they consume much less electricity, helping you save a family budget.

4 secrets of the working area in the kitchen

The table top on which you are preparing food requires the best illumination. That is why modern headsets cannot be submitted without the local backlight of the working area.
If you make the kitchen to order, the manufacturer of the headset will surely offer you and your own version of the kitchen countertops. However, most furniture companies make a large markdown on components, like illumination or household appliances. Therefore, if you want to save, it is better to purchase backlight yourself.
So, what lighting options are best suited for this purpose.

1. Pay attention to the overhead furniture lamps - halogen, luminescent and LED. They are specially designed for mounting on the bottom of the mounted kitchen cabinets. Such lamps are perfectly coping with their main task - provide directional lighting and make your work in the kitchen comfortable and safe.
   The market presents the most different variants Such a backlight. Most often these are round dotted sofa luminaires with a metal case or elongated lamps with protective plastic pencil. Such a penalty not only protects the lamps from moisture, steam and fat. It also perfectly hides technical details and wires. The result - the kitchen always looks neat.
2. Round and elongated furniture lamps have more interesting alternatives from a design point of view. For example, the RGB LED tape in aluminum or plastic Profile. In addition to working white lighting with its help, you will get a spectacular backlight of the table top of the most incredible colors. It is possible to control it using a remote control or switch.
3. Glowing from the inside open shelves From tempered glass or glass bottom panel of mounted lockers is an equally original solution for local illumination in the working area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen.
4. Another non-bank illumination is a glass apron with built-in LED backlight.

Planning the lighting of the working area headset, do not forget the number of outlets enough for your needs! Where are the most important, our infographics will tell:

The brightness of light in the working area also can be adjusted using the dimmer. However, most often this is not necessary.

Recently, major manufacturers of kitchen illumination are increasingly betting on LED lamps. They have a very good plus - excellent energy efficiency. A high-quality LED lamp shines brightly, energy consumes significantly less (savings can reach 85%), and it serves 20 times more than a conventional lamp. But such lamps are more expensive than halogen or luminescent kitchen illumination.

Lighting dining table - 6 popular options

If the kitchen performs the dining room functions, it is necessary to take care separately that the dinner table is always highlighted enough. To achieve this goal in different ways.
1. The most popular solution is a large suspended lamp with a beautiful flappon or lampshade, located above the center of the table top. Ideally, if the length of the suspension of the selected luminaire can be adjusted.
The optimal height from the light bulb to the surface is about 1.5 meters. If you raise the lamp higher, the dining area lighting will be brighter and solemn. If you lower - more chamber, homemade and cozy.
It is important that the light does not beat into the eye sitting at the table. It is worth a preference to models of lamps with translucent plafones from matte glass. They gently scatter light.

When choosing a lamp, pay special attention to the material of the lamp. Do not buy a suspension or chandelier with a lamp with a fabric. No matter how good the hood is, it is getting faster and clean it is difficult. Glass or plastic smell is much more practical.

2. If you do not like the large lamp, a good choice is a few elegant suspensions with small beams. Most often for dining table standard sizes 2-3 such lamps are quite enough. They can be suspended by one group or distribute along the central axis of the table at an equal distance from each other.

If the table is round or square, often one lamp is enough in the center of the tabletop. If you have chosen an oval or rectangular model, a bar table or a bar counter - buy two or three suspensions that will evenly illuminate the dining area

3. If the dining table is close to the wall, you can use scaves or spots as local lighting, which is directed downward. However, this option loses in comparison with the suspended lamp at once in several directions. The suspension highly illuminates the entire surface of the table. Wall Mounted Lamp Part Countertops will leave in the shade. In addition, the sconces will be appropriate not in every style of the interior. In addition, it dissipates the light stronger, and the light light may be insufficient.

4. A bus system with lamps above the dining table can also be a good illumination option for modern kitchen.

5. If you are planning a dining area lighting in big kitchen Or the kitchen combined with the living room, over the dining table you can make a suspended design of plasterboard with embedded point lights. In this case, it will serve as an additional element of zoning space.

6. Furniture lamps above the dining table can be built out not in plasterboard, but in a furniture visor from laminated MDF or chipboard.

Internal illumination of kitchen cabinets

It is worth highing the hinged lockers or drawers headset from the inside, and they will use them much more convenient. It looks very beautiful in combination with facades from matte or stained glass.
LED backlight is a better solution for lighting kitchen furniture: it does not heat up, so it is completely safe to use, and consumes very little electricity.
By the way, such lighting can work constantly or turn on only when the boxes are extended.

Backlight plate or hob

The best option is a backlight embedded in the hood cover. However, a special backlight hobs It is necessary quite rare. As a rule, for the supervision of the horses of the hostess, there is enough common backlight.

Decorative backlight kitchen

Multicolored neon lights - One of the bright trends in the light design of the kitchen. Its task is not so much functional lighting, how much is a decorative raisin, interior decoration.

Place the LED tape on the basement or under the tabletop - and you will get a beautiful and economical nightlighted backlight of the kitchen headset. Such a kitchen seems to soar in the air - it looks unusual and very impressive.

It seems very effectively a kitchen island or peninsula, the front of which is made of matte glass and highlighted by LEDs.

Point lamps can be supplemented or at all replace the central ceiling chandelier because:

• The main plus - they allow you to make lighting in the kitchen uniform, scattered, soft, both separately and in combination with a chandelier or LED backlight. An ordinary ceiling lamp without additional backlight creates shadows and this visually narrows the space;

• The backlight on the LED and halogen lamps is very economical, and the installation of point lamps with the possibility of inclusion in parts, that is, only where you need at the moment, for example, in the working area, when you cook, significantly saves electricity;
• Rotary spots and ceiling lamps can direct the light where you want, thanks to which you can get advantageous than the advantages and disadvantages of space - low ceilings Visually lift, expand, zonite, etc. How to do this will tell below;
• In addition, you can use monochrome or colored light bulbs, forming an unusual lighting design, separating zones and expanding accents.

The disadvantages of point luminaires include:

• More complicated compared to the challenge installation;
• The need to think through the placement of light sources on the ceiling is still at the repair stage, and the placement of point lights embedded into the kitchen set at the assembly stage;
• Not everyone likes this modern type Ceiling lighting in the kitchen, someone can resemble the "office" backlight. But this is a big misconception, today point lighting can be organically enter even in the traditional kitchen interior as in the photo below. The main thing is to choose the right design of the lighting appliances.

• Types of point luminaires on installation are divided into: mortise, overhead, suspended. If the mortise can be embedded only in mounted ceilings (, etc.), then the overhead (external) lamps can be installed on the usual concrete ceiling, since on the basis of such a spot case there is a special fastening plate under the screws;
• Built-in models are the most popular view in the category of point lamps, so they are presented in a very wide color, designer assortment and dimensional series;
• Cutting luminaires can be completely recessed in the base and then they are practically not visible, and they can, on the contrary, decorate the ceiling, speaking over its surface with a beautiful decorative diffuser;

• Point lamps can create local, basic and decorative lighting;
• Each of the installed devices can illuminate no more than two square meters of the room;
• Modern instruments are fireproof, and therefore can be used in conjunction with any finish. And their body is performed from moisture protection material, which makes it easy to withstand increased humidity;
• There are structures with an inner or outer location of the light bulb, which provides directed or scattered light, respectively.

Advice:

• Than easier design Spots, the easier it is to care for them - wash off the fatty flight, dust, etc.;
• For stretch ceilings it is better to choose round or rounded angles of lamps;
• For a more economical and rational consumption of electricity, install a dimmer, which is also called a row or light controller.

Types of lamps

Lamps come: LED, halogen or incandescent lamps.

LED luminaires enjoy well-deserved popularity. They are economical and consume very little electricity, and also practically not heated. Therefore, the LED devices can be used in conjunction with the most different finishes - their location even next to flammable materials will not lead to ignition.

LED embedded luminaires are rotary and non-reflective. Rotary lamps allow you to change the direction of light.

Instruments with installed incandescent lamps give a bright, usual pleasant light, but they are much longer in size, so they require installation with a large margin, moreover, they have a small service life.

From the point of view of durability and energy consumption, halogen lamps are beneficial, but they are considered the most expensive. They give a bright close to natural lightingBut have one drawback - the lamps are very hot, so choose the lamps with a metal frame, a glass diffuser and a ceramic cartridge.

Keep in mind that for point lamps with halogen lamps, a transformer needs a transformer that converts conventional 220 W in the desired 12 W. The power of the transformer must slightly exceed the total power of all halogen bulbs.

Installation of point luminaires in the kitchen with stretch ceilings implies a limit on the power of the installed lamps. Thus, the power of halogen devices should not exceed 35 watts, and the power of incandescent bulbs is 60 W. This is due to the properties of a material that can melt from too high temperatures.

Placing lamps and rules "Games with light"

To create basic lighting in the kitchen, ceiling dotted lamps should be placed at least 30-40 cm each other. From the angle of the wall, the distance is withstanding at least 20 cm. Specialists advise to install one point by 1.5 square meters. M or follow the next recommendation - for each 1 sq. M. The ceiling should have a lamp at 20 W. If you want to install lamps with a power of more than 20 W or plan to combine them from the chandelier, then their number can be reduced.

Using the correct location of the point illumination, you can easily change all the perception of space.

Visually to expand a small, narrow or elongated kitchen, if you install a group of several lamps along the center and two sides of the ceiling narrow or elongated kitchen. That is, the main goal is to easily fill the space with a soft, scattered light without shadows.

In the illumination of large spaces, the main task to arrange light sources so that they greatly cover all the functional zones, but at the same time they created comfort, camera and a pleasant atmosphere. Most often, the lamps arrange as in the photo below: around the perimeter of the kitchen of SPOT, and in the center above the table or island hanging chandeliers.

The most universal option for placing point lamps in the kitchen is as follows: in the center of the kitchen, over the table or bar, you can hang ceiling lamps or chandeliers, and sewing only over the working area right above the kitchen head.

But if the kitchen has low ceilings, it is better to choose turning models and send them the light up on the ceiling, as well as install lamps on the viscoser of mounted cabinets of the kitchen headset. Lastra at low kitchen is better not to hang.

In addition, point lamps allow you to excellently zonate the room, highlighting each functional zones. As a rule, in the united spaces - in the studio apartment, kitchen-dining room, kitchen-living room, work area, kitchen area or adjacent hallway is highlighted by point backlight, and the recreation area or dining room is illuminated with chandeliers and suspended lamps.

Spotlights are simply created for decorating and highlighting two-level ceilings. In this case, used, as a rule, embedded models. You can select all or only one level as in the next photo on the right.

How to mount point lights

Installation of point luminaires requires the preparation of a specific tool and devices:

• Terminals for connecting;
• Screwdriver with a flat end;
• Crowns on a tree or metal (the latter will be required to work with the cutting ceiling);
• Mounting knife for stripping wires;
• Drill;
• Nippers;
• Passatia;
• Stairs.

Connecting point lamps is impossible without creating the appropriate electric wiring. At the first stage, the lighting box is installed - it is mounted in such a way that there is free access to it all the time. This means that it is not worth putting a box behind the trim. After that, a separate wire is paved from the box to each lamp. Wires are be placed in the corrugation needed to protect.

If plasterboard ceiling is planned, work is carried out in such a sequence:

• It is precisely noted the location of each device on the ceiling, and it is necessary to take into account the location of the guides, the lamps should not be attached to them;
• The corton on the drill is cut off opening of the appropriate size, and for square devices, the hole is made by an electroll bison;
• The previously spent cable gets through the hole. Of course, during the work, the wire must be de-energized. In order for sure to get a cable from a small hole, a hook of wire is used;
• The wire derived from the outside is connected in accordance with the colors through the terminals. If you use LED lamps with screw clamps for wire, then the terminals will not be required;
• Then the location of the lamp in the hole is followed, as a result of which it is fixed by special clamps;
• A lamp is screwed into the device, and then a decorative ring is put on;
• Check the performance of the system.

It is worth paying time and disassemble how best to illuminate the kitchen. What to choose lamp and what zones to highlight. Tips and photos.

Lighting in the kitchen plays an important role. This is not only the opportunity to safely work at any time of the day, but also an integral part of the entire interior. With the help of competently selected illumination, you can make the room visually spacious or split it into zones. And decorative lighting is able to emphasize the selected kitchen style.

General requirements

Equip the lighting of the kitchen is necessary in accordance with the sanitary standards and the rules prescribed in SNiP. These documents indicate the optimal indicators for different rooms (Specifically for the kitchen - 150 lm / m 2), but no one forbids you a little to increase them depending on the type and number of instruments used. The main thing is not to rearrange, since the excess of the rules can negatively affect the vision and psycho-emotional state.

For competent design of lighting for the kitchen, you will need to consider several parameters:

• The size of the room (area, and in some cases height);
• The coefficient of natural insolation (the calculation is based at a distance from the center of the floor to the window);
• The number of lighting devices, including decorative;
• Power and type of lamps, as well as the actual light stream.

Lighting devices are planned: lamps, lamps, built-in backlight - to create harmony in the kitchen interior. It is important here to trace the artificial light to be uniform and warm. This will not only help favorably emphasize the design features, but also make a comfortable stay in the kitchen.

Choosing a lamp, consider the size and style of the room, type and color of furniture. But remember the main rule: instead of one bright chandelier, it is always better to use a pair of equilibrium lamps with soft light. In order to save it, you can choose instruments with an intensity regulator, but do not try to reduce costs by buying cheap light bulbs.

Use the backlight simultaneously in several levels. The devices must be harmonized with each other and give a roughly the same light stream.

Illumination of individual zones

Dinner Zone

Here a lot depends on the selected kitchen style and table shape. Here are several interesting optionsWorth considering:

• A separate standing table can be lit only from above. To do this, you will need the chandelier corresponding on the dimensions or a number of ceiling suspensions. But if the dining group is located near the wall, to create a cozy atmosphere, you can additionally install a couple of sconce.
• Corner - here options a little more. The standard set of lighting devices can be extended by a lamp or a low lamp with a lamp with a lamp that climbs into the corner.
• - That's where there are no restrictions. Built-in fluorescent lamps, LEDs, adjustable seeds or compact searchlights - all options are good. You can add a small desktop lamp (without fail with an original lampshade) or even a lava lance, but only as a decorative element.

Work zone

The usual, whatever powerful it, is not enough for lighting the working area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen. Standing at the table under her rays, you will create a shadow yourself. It is better to use swivel lamps, built-in diode tapes or long luminescent tubes. They are embedded in the bottom of mounted lockers or installed under the wall shelves, seeds can be mounted even on the rails or secure their clothespins. The main thing is that they give enough bright light, but at the same time they were located in the deepening and did not blind eyes.

Over hob Additional illumination is optional if it is already built into the hood. But in the sink area, an additional lamp is simply necessary.

The problem is that for the "wet" zone need devices with a sufficient level of splashes. Alternatively, it is worth considering the skin with the built-in backlight - such glass panels give enough light, they look at the interior effectively and securely protect the electrician from water.

It is interesting to work on the lighting of island cuisine. Lamps above the island itself will be added to the main illumination. If this is a compact block of almost square shape, it will be possible to do the proportionate chandelier. But for a long rectangular table, there will be several suspensions that evenly illuminating the entire surface. Be sure to select them to the style of the interior, because they will probably turn out to be in the spotlight.

Choose lamp

Today, in addition to the usual and ineffective incandescent lamps, other light sources are widely used. They have their pros and cons, so that the choice of light bulbs also need to approach responsibly. It is important to choose the proper devices to the degree of dust-moisture protection, taking into account the types of lighting in the interior, as well as their proximity to the sources of water and pollution. The kitchen can use the following types of lamps:

• IP 20 and above - for ceiling lights and wall bras;
• From IP 45 - for installation in the working area and next to the sink.

Luminescent

Such light sources are easily attached to the lower part of the kitchen headset, although in this case there is a need to install an additional plank - to protect the eyes from direct rays.

The main advantages of luminescent lamps:

• ease of installation;
• acceptable cost;
• economical energy consumption;
• considerable life;
• a large selection of capacity;
• good light stream.

The disadvantages of fluorescent light sources include their bulky and dependence on the room temperature (not lower than +10 ° C). But much more dangerous for the home of the mercury pair, which are contained. In handling such lamps, caution should be taken, and when they are out of order, the disposal rules.

The most common form of luminescent light bulbs is a cylindrical straight tube. When marking, its diameter is indicated in millimeters, but the so-called T-size occurs. Here after the letter notation "T" goes the diameter in parts of the inches. Also when buying a lamp, pay attention to the power and marking of the base, the light characteristic, depending on the coating composition of the flask.

The index indicates the power of the lamp and the flower "temperature" of the flow - it affects the perception of illumination with a human eye. To make it easier for you to navigate, give a small crib with deciphering these designations:

• 2700 K - oven white;
• 3000 K - warm white;
• 4000 K - Natural White;
• 5000 K - Cold White (Day).

Tubular fluorescent lamps are connected to an external triggering equipment (PRA). In modern "housekeeping" and products of complex forms, it is already in the basement.

Halogen

According to the structure, these are the same incandescent lamps, but they have a much greater list of advantages: they will not dump, compact, durable, heat-resistant and durable, are valued for their efficiency. For comparison: conventional lamps generate from 5 to 20 lumens / watts, and halogen - 15-25 lm / w / W, which reduces energy flow by 30%.

Halogens are divided into three types:

1. Linear;
2. Capsule;
3. With reflectors.

Linear halogen lamps are more suitable for external projector lighting. They are quite powerful and differ in the intensity of the light stream (up to 48,000 lm). Such lamps are designed for strictly horizontal installation, since the tilt is reduced and their life is reduced.

The halogen lamp with an external flask runs from the network and connects directly - without a transformer. When installing new kitchen lighting systems, it is recommended to use a special device - a protection block that plays the role of filter from unstable voltage.

Halogen lamps with reflectors (IRC) are the most sought-after, especially for installation in point lamps. They are comfortable for the eyes and allow you to embody any designer fantasies. The principle of their action consists in redistribution and focusing the light flow generated by the lamp. About 60% of the power, which in other devices goes to heat radiation, it simply comes back to the spiral, thereby reducing energy consumption for lighting.

Capsule (finger) halogen lamps consist of a capsule and two conclusions. Most often, this type of lamps is used in open and decorative luminaires. The main rule is not to touch the flask itself with hands. After such contact, the microparticle of fat from our skin is baked on its surface under the influence of high temperature, which leads to cracking of the bulb and the rapid way to fail.

LED

Excellent assistants in the lighting of the kitchen will be LED lamps. They are most economical, durable (service life up to 100,000 hours), reliable and easy mounted. By installing diode lighting with your own hands, it is enough to sew holes in furniture or walls under the wiring and glue the LED tape to the right place - everything is very simple and fast.

Under the lighting of the working surface, a separate switch is installed and the wire is paved. hidden way. Only after that LED is attached to the bottom of mounted lockers.

Competently chosen and mounted LED backlight ceiling can even replace the traditional chandelier and create a pleasant atmosphere in the kitchen. Its soft and scattered light does not cut and do not blind eyes.

Effect of ceiling finish on lighting

The kitchen is not an easy room. Here is the process of cooking with the release of a considerable amount of steam and smoke. Therefore, for the ceiling decoration, a moisture-resistant surface should be selected, but at the same time well reflective light.

Great popularity enjoy stretch ceiling. They are practical and make it possible to place a variety of small point lamps. The film finish can be combined with multi-level ceilings and highlight the LED ribbon - it will give a beautiful effect of depth and will help zonate space. Also, the PVC coating is characterized by high moisture resistance, which can also be written in plus, in addition to many other advantages: ease of care, durability, thermal insulation, large color range and the possibility of creating individual design.

However, stretch ceilings cannot boast the temperature resistance, which will require you to correctly select non-heating lamps. The glossy surface well reflects the light, which is important if you make a small kitchen lighting. This is an excellent opportunity to "double" the light stream by choosing a chandelier with the horns treated up. But in them, ordinary incandescent lamps cannot be screwed - due to high temperatures, they can damage the film or leave it fell on it.

For the device of hidden or built-in point backlight, it is best to see the ceiling by plasterboard. GLC sheets are mounted on wooden or metal carcassSo you can hide all the electric stuffing, lowering transformers and wires. It will remain only to paint and reorganize the ceiling by plinths, as well as install the selected lamps in the prepared jacks - each in your opening.

The original lighting option for with a modern chandelier of glass and metal, built-in illumination around the perimeter and cozy suspension over the bar counter.

An interesting organization of decorative illumination in the kitchen without top cabinets. Point ceiling lights create a game of light and shadows on the walls, along the entire line, the headset under the P-shaped countertop passes a diode band, and cozy desktop lamps are placed on top in each corner.

Luxurious illumination of island cuisine makes it truly elegant. In addition to point luminaires along the corner headset and three stylish sides above the island, hidden lighting hides behind the glass facades of the antlesole and under mounted cabinets.

Non-standard solution of the work area coverage - without ceiling chandelier. Instead of it, the entire bottom row of Tumb is decorated with a solid line of built-in backlight. And the convenience of using working surfaces provide point lights hidden in hinged cabinets and transparent shelves.

Even in the small kitchen, you need several light sources as on this photo. Built-in backlight over the working surface, a line of point lamps along a g-shaped headset and stylishly arched suspensions over a bar stand-island.

An example of competent lighting of the kitchen in strict accordance with the rules of zoning space. Hidden illumination of all working surfaces, a number of long suspensions above the island and a large lamp over the dining table are supplemented with ceiling spotting, giving soft scattered light.