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kitchen lighting for bare wall open plan

last year

Evening all. Wondering if anyone can suggest how to get some task lighting into these counters.
I only have light point dead centre on the left area and the 3 points on the right.
I had thought a big chandelier would do it.
However, once the cabinets were installed I see the top doors will limit the size of that lamp.
I had thought the 3 to the right would be downlights. There’s a beam so that won’t reach. Maybe lower lamps will help but they will cut the window view.
I can probably stretch that wiring closer to the countertop area but it would be costly to do anything on the walls for wall lights.
Many thanks in advance.

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PRO
User
last year
Hello !!

Here are some lighting ideas for your kitchen:

Spotlights are ideal for task lighting, as you can direct the beams where you need them, including into surfaces to highlight textures.

A line of pedants over an island or table is also an attractive option.

Low-level lighting under units makes them appear to float, while lighting above them creates a soft glow on the wall and ceiling. Lights can be recessed under cabinets to illuminate countertops, shelves and displays units can be backlit.

Here is a link with somo picture, Kitchen lights!

I hope this helps you out.

Lucy Victoria Designs.
PRO
Couch Potato Company
last year
Hi, here is a link to our website with kitchen ideas including different types of lighting https://www.couchpotatocompany.com/collections/kitchen. Hope this helps best, Couch Potato Company
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