Good lighting makes kitchens and bathrooms more enjoyable, and bad lighting — just the opposite. Specifying the right light for a new kitchen or bath requires knowing how light interacts with materials, users and tasks.
Lighting can make or break how a kitchen functions, looks and feels. Don’t leave lighting decisions to the last minute for two reasons. First, lighting is an integral part of the design that affects the functionality and aesthetic of the room and should not be considered an afterthought.
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