We can manufacture specific designs and bespoke lighting solutions in partnership with our quality European manufacturers.
www.light-solutions.co.uk
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We are UK's largest supplier of Architectural fittings. We sell all S14s fittings incl brushed aluminium fittings
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We can manufacture and supply from our existing range or via our
worldwide contacts built up by the management over many decades involved
in the industry. This leaves us in an excellent position to deal with
with any export requirements or to advise on the legality and
suitability of any lighting imported already fitted in furniture.
We are also the UK's largest supplier of 'Architectural' fittings.
These are extensively used in theatres and set designs. Our
extensive range includes a complete range of S14s fittings including
brushed aluminium fittings up to 1m in length. We also supply S14d
fittings and lamps as well as S12s lampholders'.
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Why Choose Us? Because
we are the UK’s largest supplier of architectural fittings, we are
at the forefront of the latest LED technology, we are partners in
Europe and America, we have an excellent reputation for quality and
delivery and we have been in the business for 20 years. Call us for
all your trade lighting requirements 01494 717709.
Friday, 16 September 2011
Kitchen Cabinet Lighting
Poor light can affect
our eyesight, especially if we are reading or focussing our eyes on
detail. Because of this it is vital to have adequate lighting in all
of the rooms your home especially the rooms you use to work in.
Kitchens should always be well lit as trying to clean surfaces wash
the dishes or prepare food in an inadequately lit kitchen is no fun
at all! But not only is it unpleasant to work in a dingy kitchen, it
is not very hygienic as it is easy to miss dirt when cleaning
surfaces and the floor, or even when washing up.
Most modern kitchens
have overhanging wall cupboards above the worktops. These are very
practical and excellent for storing items, they do contribute towards
creating shadowy areas on the worktops. The easiest way to fix this
problem is to install kitchen and cabinet lighting in your kitchen.
Small sized bright lights are fitted to the underneath of yoy kitchen
wall cabinets making the area underneath them nice and bright and
perfect for any kind of food perpetration or cleaning.
Kitchen Cabinet lights
come in a number of designs and sizes. You can pick from spotlights
which can be angles to shine a light on a certain area, or long fixed
bulbs which fit just under the cupboards. LED lights are becoming
more and more popular in kitchens as these use minimal energy but
still give bright light. Spotlights can be fitted into the underneath
of cupboards so that they lie almost flat. And LED tape lights are a
very popular choice of lighting as they can be used inside cupboards
as well as on the underneath of cupboards.
It is very important to
find Cabinet lighting that is specially designed for use on kitchencabinets. You can find a range of kitchen cabinet lighting from
stockists such as Light Solutions. Light Solutions stocks a large
range of kitchen cabinet lighting including High Power Cabinet LED
surface lights which use little energy and are long lasting. High
Power Cabinet LED recess lights are fitted into the cabinet surface
so they lie flat. LED squares and high power lights are small yet
give a sufficient amount of light.
Not only do kitchen
lights have practical benefits, they can create a modern and stylish
ambience in any kitchen and really finish off a newly fitted room.
Fitting out your kitchen with Kitchen Cabinet lighting will make sure
you always have a bright enough area in which to cook, clean and eat.
Monday, 12 September 2011
LED lighting
LED lighting has been accurately described as ‘the next
generation of lighting’ as a result of the many benefits of using this means of
lighting. |
Because the kitchen plays such a central role in the everyday lives of many
people nowadays, the kitchen is often one of the first rooms to be redecorated
or renovated following moving into a premises. A suitable choice of lighting can
be a perfect finishing touch to a kitchen that has recently undergone
refurbishment to provide a unique and personal finish to the overall aesthetic
of the room. However, choosing attractive kitchen lights does not automatically
mean that you have to compromise on practicality as there is a wide range of kitchen
lights available for all possible purposes, such as under- and in-cabinet as
well as in-drawer lighting and overhead lighting. Each of these types of kitchen
lights are available in a variety of forms such as linear fluorescent tubes,
compact fluorescent lights and Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting.
The use of linear fluorescent kitchen
lights has several advantages, whether in the form of strips for the
underside of cabinets or as a fluorescent rack for cooking utensils. These
advantages include being very cost efficient, having a brilliant colour
rendering and also that they are available in a wide range of lengths and
wattages. Another form of kitchen lighting that are great value for money are
Compact fluorescent lights as they are cheaper that LED lighting, and the fact
that they are longer lasting means that long-term maintenance costs are
reduced.
LED lighting has been accurately described
as ‘the next generation of lighting’ as a result of the many benefits of using
this means of lighting. The advantages of using LED lights
include the fact that they are available in a veritable spectrum of colours
and have a life expectancy four hundred percent higher than that for fluorescent
lights and twenty times that of halogen lights. This also makes them highly
suitable for use as garden lighting. Recent advances in LED technology has also
resulted in improved energy efficiency when compared to other types of lighting.
These technological advances have resulted in energy savings of 60% compared to
compact fluorescent lights and an incredible 90% compared with halogen lighting.
LED kitchen
lights are available in a variety of forms to meet any possible need, from
‘button lights’ (available in white, blue and green), to strip lights and even
self-adhesive, colour-changing LED tape. However, High Power LED Delta kitchen
lights remain a firm favourite with kitchen fitters due to its ease of
installation.
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Thursday, 1 September 2011
Our Social Networking
Using the social networking sites, Facebook and Twitter, has allowed me to become a resource for others through providing a platform for me to refer and recommend my furniture lighting products and kitchen cabinet lighting services. The regularly updated contents provide an ongoing view of my company online, which is important in enhancing the social aspect of my company, which brings out an emotional connectivity between my customers and me. On top of this, using social networking sites has made the global market more accessible, and made it easier to share information and ideas with similar businesses. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for latest updates!
Friday, 26 August 2011
Furniture Lighting
High Power Cabinet LED-Surface Using the same light source as the High Power LED Delta, this powerful LED light is a direct replacement for the conventional halogen cabinet light. With cool running, energy efficiency and exceptionally long life (up to 60,000 hours), this is now our best selling cabinet light. | |
High Powered Cabinet LED-Recessed This recessed version of the 24v 1.65w Optical LED is ideal for recessing into furniture. Due to is low running temperature, it is ideal for applications where a traditional halogen can't be used. For example 'blind holes' or directly above an open door. Requires a 60mm hole. | |
1w High Power Spot Small and discreet, this tiny light packs a big punch. Ideal for display cabinets, with glass shelves. Requires a 25mm hole. | |
Flat round LED This slim 12v 1.4w LED is a firm favourite in the kitchen. At only 6mm thick and 57mm in diameter this LED gives a surprising amount of crisp white light from its 19 individual LED modules. Also available in blue. | |
| LED Tape LED tape is proving increasingly popular in the kitchen environment due to its versatility. Ideal for wall washing above cabinets, inside cabinets with frosted glass fronts or behind glass shelves. Available in Warm White, White, blue red or green. Generally 12v with 60 LED's per m and 8mm or 12mm wide, with a power consumption of 4.8w per metre. Also available in a 24v high power version at 14.4w per metre. Our latest version has side emitting LED diodes so the tape can be used on curved island units with the light shining down on drawer fronts. All the tape is self adhesive and can be supplied in any length up to 6m with a variety of leads & connections. |
Architecturals The architectural range offers a warm flattering light and is ideal for use over mirrors etc. Supplied in 30cm or 50cm lengths they can be butt-joined for continuous lengths of lighting. 35w (30cm) and 60w (50cm) lamps are included. Push Switch, Pull Switch or Unswitched models available. Finishes (Bodies):- White & brushed aluminium. Range includes S14s,S14d & S12s Lamps & lampholders | |
Universal Downlights Designed by Light Solutions for the replacement of US style cabinet lighting with a product, which meets UK and European Standards, these lights are suitable for 25w or 30w R39 reflector lamps. Finishes:- Black, Brass, Brown or White. | |
R39 Downlights Light Solutions offer a wide variety of R39 Downlights, which can be surface mounted or recessed with brackets of various sizes. Finishes:- Brass or Chrome. | |
Pygmy Lights These compact lights provide the most economic forms of cabinet lighting etc. Unswitched, Push Switch and Pull Switch versions are available and metal reflectors can be used to make the most of the light output from a 15w lamp. Moulded Pygmy Lights with foil reflectors are also provided. | |
Linking Systems A number of connectors are available to simplify and speed up installation. The most frequently used are for 2-wire types but 3-wire versions are also available. Single, triple and six-way connectors are the most popular. | |
Low Voltage Touch Dimmer Switch for Halogen Lighting
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Transformer 60 Watt Low Voltage
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Switcher Remote Electronic Switch The Switcher allows double insulated lights (using 2-wire systems) to be switched by the wave of a hand. The feature is particularly useful in kitchens where lights can be operated without the need to touch a switch. The Switcher can operate transformers for halogen lights. A 3-wire Switcher for lights needing an ‘earth’ is also on offer. |
Friday, 19 August 2011
Our LED Range
High Power LED Delta The latest version of the every popular 'Delta' light. Using the latest 24v 1.65w Optical LED, this light gives more light output than a 20w halogen, negligible heat & exceptional long life. A firm favourite with kitchen fitters due to its ease of installation. | |
High Power Cabinet LED-Surface Using the same light source as the High Power LED Delta, this powerful LED light is a direct replacement for the conventional halogen cabinet light. With cool running, energy efficiency and exceptionally long life (up to 60,000 hours), this is now our best selling cabinet light. | |
High Powered Cabinet LED-Recessed This recessed version of the 24v 1.65w Optical LED is ideal for recessing into furniture. Due to is low running temperature, it is ideal for applications where a traditional halogen can't be used. For example 'blind holes' or directly above an open door. Requires a 60mm hole. | |
1w High Power Spot Small & discreet, this tiny light packs a big punch. Ideal for display cabinets, with glass shelves. Requires a 25mm hole. | |
| GX53 LED Cabinet Lights The new LED GX53 is a direct replacement for the 7w GX53 compact fluorescents. Mains voltage, so no transformer required; these new lamps are rated at 3.5w, using half the power of the fluorescent version. Cool running & long life, these simple twist and lock LED lamps can be used to retro fit existing fittings using the fluorescent lamp. Available in both White & warm white. |
High Power LED Square This contemporary surface mounted design incorporates the 1.25w version of the 24v high power LED. Simple to fit with 4 small screws or a self adhesive pad. | |
Flat round LED This slim 12v 1.4w LED is a firm favourite kitchen light. At only 6mm thick and 57mm in diameter this LED gives a surprising amount of crisp white light from its 19 individual LED modules. Also available in blue. | |
| LED Tape LED tape is proving increasingly popular in the kitchen environment due to its versatility. Ideal for wall washing above cabinets, inside cabinets with frosted glass fronts or behind glass shelves. Available in Warm White, White, blue red or green. Generally 12v with 60 LED's per m and 8mm or 12mm wide, with a power consumption of 4.8w per metre. Also available in a 24v high power version at 14.4w per metre. Our latest version has side emitting LED diodes so the tape can be used on curved island units with the light shining down on drawer fronts. All the tape is self adhesive and can be supplied in any length up to 6m with a variety of leads & connections. |
| LED Colour Changing Tape LED colour changing tape is available with 30 LED's per metre and can be supplied in any length up to 6m. Can me used with a remote RGB controller or a inline push button controller. The light can be fixed at any one of the 7 fixed colours or be programmed to perform merged or stepped colour changes. Also available in 300mm flexible strips that can be linked together or mounted separately. |
Friday, 12 August 2011
About us
Light Solutions provide virtually any form of furniture lighting, cabinet display lighting or kitchen lighting to the commercial market. With over 20 years experience we supply and manufacture for Kitchen, Bedroom, Bathroom and Cabinet Furniture industries.
Why Choose us?
- Light Solutions uniquely placed to source hard to find designs, and offer a huge range of lights and associated components. In partnership with European and American companies. If you can't find it...there is a very good chance we can, send us a photo or drawing!
- Can manufacture specific designs, bespoke lighting solutions.
- We can manufacture specific designs and bespoke lighting solutions in partnership with our quality European manufacturers.
- We are also the UK's largest supplier of Architectural striplights, used in
television set design. - We basically offer 'light solutions' to the trade.
Here at Light Solutions not only do we have the right product at the right price but we are always on hand to offer expert advice, please call and talk to one of our friendly team on +44 (0)1494 717 709 we will be happy to help. http://www.light-solutions.co.uk
Monday, 8 August 2011
Kitchen Cabinet Lighting
Bad lighting can affect your eyesight if you are trying to read or focus on something in detail. Because of this it is vital to have adequate lighting in all of the rooms your home especially the rooms you use to work in. Kitchens should always be well lit as trying to clean surfaces wash the dishes or prepare food in an inadequately lit kitchen is no fun at all! But not only is it unpleasant to work in a dingy kitchen, it is not very hygienic as it is easy to miss dirt when cleaning surfaces and the floor, or even when washing up.
Nearly all modern day kitchens have overhanging kitchen wall cupboards above the worktops. Although these are extremely practical and brilliant for storage, they do contribute towards creating shadowy areas on the worktops. The easiest way to fix this problem is to install kitchen cabinetlighting in your kitchen. Small bright lights are fitted to the underneath of your wall cabinets making the space underneath them bright and perfect for any kind of food preparation or cleaning.
Kitchen Cabinet lights are available in various sizes and a number of different designs. You can pick from spotlights which can be angles to shine a light on a certain area, or long fixed bulbs which fit just under the cupboards. LED lights are becoming increasingly popular in kitchens as these use minimal energy but still give bright light. Spotlights can be fitted into the underneath of cupboards so that they lie almost flat. And LED tape lights are a very popular choice of lighting as they can be used inside cupboards as well as on the underneath of cupboards.
It is very important to find Cabinet lighting that is specially designed for use on kitchen cabinets. You can find a range of kitchen cabinet lighting from stockists such as Light Solutions. Light Solutions stocks a large range of kitchen cabinet lighting including High Power Cabinet LED surface lights which use little energy and are long lasting. High Power Cabinet LED recess lights are fitted into the cabinet surface so they lie flat. LED squares and high power lights are small yet give a sufficient amount of light.
Not only do kitchen lights have practical benefits, they can create a stylish and modern ambience in any kitchen and really finish off a newly fitted room. Fitting out your kitchen with Kitchen Cabinet lighting will make sure you always have a bright enough area in which to cook, clean and eat.
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Kitchen Cabinet Lighting
Poor light can affect our eyesight, especially if we are reading or focussing our eyes on detail. For this reason it is important to have adequate lighting in all rooms, especially rooms used for working. Kitchens should be well lit, because trying to wash up, clean surfaces, prepare food and more, in a poorly lit kitchen is not fun! But not only is it unpleasant to work in a dingy kitchen, it is not very hygienic as it is easy to miss dirt when cleaning surfaces and the floor, or even when washing up.
Most modern kitchens have overhanging wall cupboards above the worktops. These are very practical and brilliant for storage, they most definitely do contribute towards creating shadowy areas on the kitchen worktops. The best way to get around this is to install Kitchen Cabinet Lighting in your kitchen. Small bright lights are fitted to the underneath of your wall cabinets making the space underneath them bright and perfect for any kind of food preparation or cleaning.
Kitchen Cabinet lights are available in various sizes and a number of different designs. You can choose from spotlights which you can angle to shine light on a certain area, or long fixed bulbs which fit just under the cupboards. LED lights are becoming more and more popular in kitchens because these use minimal energy but still give bright light. Spotlights can be fitted into the underneath of cupboards so that they lie almost flat. And LED tape lights are a very popular choice of lighting as they can be used inside cupboards as well as on the underneath of cupboards.
It is very important to find Cabinet lighting that is specially designed for use on kitchen cabinets. You can find a range of kitchen cabinet lighting from stockists such as Light Solutions. Light Solutions stocks a large range of kitchen cabinet lighting including High Power Cabinet LED surface lights which use little energy and are long lasting. High Power Cabinet LED recess lights are fitted into the cabinet surface so they lie flat. LED squares and high power lights are small yet give a sufficient amount of light.
Not only do kitchen lights have practical benefits, they can create a stylish and modern ambience in any kitchen and really finish off a newly fitted room. Fitting out your kitchen with Kitchen Cabinet lighting will make sure you always have a bright enough area in which to cook, clean and eat.
Friday, 8 July 2011
Kitchen Cabinet Lighting
Poor light can affect our eyesight, especially if we are reading or focussing our eyes on detail. Because of this it is vital to have adequate lighting in all of the rooms your home especially the rooms you use to work in. Kitchens should always be well lit as trying to clean surfaces wash the dishes or prepare food in an inadequately lit kitchen is no fun at all! Its very unpleasant working in a dark and dingy kitchen, its also extremely unhygienic as its very easy to miss dirt when cleaning surfaces and wiping the floor.
Most modern kitchens have overhanging wall cupboards above the worktops. Although these are extremely practical and excellent for storing items, they most definitely do contribute towards creating shadowy areas on the kitchen worktops. The best way to get around this is to install Kitchen Cabinet Lighting in your kitchen. Small sized bright lights are fitted to the underneath of yoy kitchen wall cabinets making the area underneath them nice and bright and perfect for any kind of food perpetration or cleaning.
Kitchen Cabinet lights come in a number of designs and sizes. You can pick from spotlights which can be angles to shine a light on a certain area, or long fixed bulbs which fit just under the cupboards. LED lights are becoming more and more popular in kitchens because these use minimal energy but still give bright light. Spotlights can be fitted into the underneath of cupboards so that they lie almost flat. And LED tape lights are a very popular choice of lighting as they can be used inside cupboards and also on the underneath of cupboards.
It is very important to find Cabinet lighting that is specially designed for use on kitchen cabinets. You can find a variety of kitchen cabinet lighting from stockists such as Light Solutions. Light Solutions stocks a large range of kitchen cabinet lighting including High Power Cabinet LED surface lights which use little energy and are long lasting. High Power Cabinet LED recess lights are fitted into the cabinet surface so they lie flat. LED squares and high power lights are small yet give a sufficient amount of light.
Not only do kitchen lights have practical benefits, they can create a modern and stylish ambience in any kitchen and really finish off a newly fitted room. Fitting out your kitchen with Kitchen Cabinet lighting will make sure you always have a bright enough area in which to cook, clean and eat.
Monday, 27 June 2011
Kitchen Cabinet Lighting
Bad lighting can affect your eyesight if you are trying to read or focus on something in detail. For this reason it is important to have adequate lighting in all rooms, especially rooms used for working. Kitchens should always be well lit as trying to clean surfaces wash the dishes or prepare food in an inadequately lit kitchen is no fun at all! Its very unpleasant working in a dark and dingy kitchen, its also extremely unhygienic as its very easy to miss dirt when cleaning surfaces and wiping the floor.
Nearly all modern day kitchens have overhanging kitchen wall cupboards above the worktops. These are very practical and brilliant for storage, they most definitely do contribute towards creating shadowy areas on the kitchen worktops. The best way to get around this is to install Kitchen Cabinet Lighting in your kitchen. Small sized bright lights are fitted to the underneath of yoy kitchen wall cabinets making the area underneath them nice and bright and perfect for any kind of food perpetration or cleaning.
Kitchen Cabinet lights are available in various sizes and a number of different designs. You can choose from spotlights which you can angle to shine light on a certain area, or long fixed bulbs which fit just under the cupboards. LED lights are becoming more and more popular in kitchens as these use minimal energy but still give bright light. Spotlights can be fitted into the underneath of cupboards so that they lie almost flat. And LED tape lights are a very popular choice of lighting as they can be used inside cupboards and also on the underneath of cupboards.
It is important to find Cabinet lighting that is specially designed for use on kitchen cabinets. You can find a range of kitchen cabinet lighting from stockists such as Light Solutions. Light Solutions stocks a large range of kitchen cabinet lighting including High Power Cabinet LED surface lights which use little energy and are long lasting. High Power Cabinet LED recess lights are fitted into the cabinet surface so they lie flat. LED squares and high power lights are small yet give a sufficient amount of light.
Not only do kitchen lights have practical benefits, they can create a modern and stylish ambience in any kitchen and really finish off a newly fitted room. Fitting out your kitchen with Kitchen Cabinet lighting will make sure you always have a bright enough area in which to cook, clean and eat.
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Kitchen Cabinet Lighting
Bad lighting can affect your eyesight if you are trying to read or focus on something in detail. For this reason it is important to have adequate lighting in all rooms, especially rooms used for working. Kitchens should be well lit, because trying to wash up, clean surfaces, prepare food and more, in a poorly lit kitchen is not fun! But not only is it unpleasant to work in a dingy kitchen, it is not very hygienic as it is easy to miss dirt when cleaning surfaces and the floor, or even when washing up.
Most modern kitchens have overhanging wall cupboards above the worktops. These are very practical and brilliant for storage, they do contribute towards creating shadowy areas on the worktops. The best way to get around this is to install Kitchen Cabinet Lighting in your kitchen. Small bright lights are fitted to the underneath of your wall cabinets making the space underneath them bright and perfect for any kind of food preparation or cleaning.
Kitchen Cabinet lights come in a number of designs and sizes. You can pick from spotlights which can be angles to shine a light on a certain area, or long fixed bulbs which fit just under the cupboards. LED lights are becoming more and more popular in kitchens as these use minimal energy but still give bright light. Spotlights can be fitted into the underneath of cupboards so that they lie almost flat. And LED tape lights are a very popular choice of lighting as they can be used inside cupboards and also on the underneath of cupboards.
It is very important to find Cabinet lighting that is specially designed for use on kitchen cabinets. You can find a variety of kitchen cabinet lighting from stockists such as Light Solutions. Light Solutions stocks a large range of kitchen cabinet lighting including High Power Cabinet LED surface lights which use little energy and are long lasting. High Power Cabinet LED recess lights are fitted into the cabinet surface so they lie flat. LED squares and high power lights are small yet give a sufficient amount of light.
Not only do kitchen lights have practical benefits, they can create a stylish and modern ambience in any kitchen and really finish off a newly fitted room. Fitting out your kitchen with Kitchen Cabinet lighting will make sure you always have a bright enough area in which to cook, clean and eat.
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
Kitchen Cabinet Lighting
Poor light can affect our eyesight, especially if we are reading or focussing our eyes on detail. Because of this it is vital to have adequate lighting in all of the rooms your home especially the rooms you use to work in. Kitchens should be well lit, because trying to wash up, clean surfaces, prepare food and more, in a poorly lit kitchen is not fun! Its very unpleasant working in a dark and dingy kitchen, its also extremely unhygienic as its very easy to miss dirt when cleaning surfaces and wiping the floor.
Nearly all modern day kitchens have overhanging kitchen wall cupboards above the worktops. Although these are extremely practical and excellent for storing items, they do contribute towards creating shadowy areas on the worktops. The best way to get around this is to install Kitchen Cabinet Lighting in your kitchen. Small bright lights are fitted to the underneath of your wall cabinets making the space underneath them bright and perfect for any kind of food preparation or cleaning.
Kitchen Cabinet lights are available in various sizes and a number of different designs. You can pick from spotlights which can be angles to shine a light on a certain area, or long fixed bulbs which fit just under the cupboards. LED lights are becoming increasingly popular in kitchens because these use minimal energy but still give bright light. Spotlights can be fitted into the underneath of cupboards so that they lie almost flat. And LED tape lights are a very popular choice of lighting as they can be used inside cupboards and also on the underneath of cupboards.
It is important to find Cabinet lighting that is specially designed for use on kitchen cabinets. You can find a variety of kitchen cabinet lighting from stockists such as Light Solutions. Light Solutions stocks a large range of kitchen cabinet lighting including High Power Cabinet LED surface lights which use little energy and are long lasting. High Power Cabinet LED recess lights are fitted into the cabinet surface so they lie flat. LED squares and high power lights are small yet give a sufficient amount of light.
Not only do kitchen lights have practical benefits, they can create a stylish and modern ambience in any kitchen and really finish off a newly fitted room. Fitting out your kitchen with Kitchen Cabinet lighting will make sure you always have a bright enough area in which to cook, clean and eat.
Sunday, 29 May 2011
Kitchen Cabinet Lighting
Bad lighting can affect your eyesight if you are trying to read or focus on something in detail. For this reason it is important to have adequate lighting in all rooms, especially rooms used for working. Kitchens should be well lit, because trying to wash up, clean surfaces, prepare food and more, in a poorly lit kitchen is not fun! But not only is it unpleasant to work in a dingy kitchen, it is not very hygienic as it is easy to miss dirt when cleaning surfaces and the floor, or even when washing up.
Nearly all modern day kitchens have overhanging kitchen wall cupboards above the worktops. These are very practical and brilliant for storage, they do contribute towards creating shadowy areas on the worktops. The easiest way to fix this problem is to install kitchen and cabinet lighting in your kitchen. Small bright lights are fitted to the underneath of your wall cabinets making the space underneath them bright and perfect for any kind of food preparation or cleaning.
Kitchen Cabinet lights are available in various sizes and a number of different designs. You can choose from spotlights which you can angle to shine light on a certain area, or long fixed bulbs which fit just under the cupboards. LED lights are becoming increasingly popular in kitchens as these use minimal energy but still give bright light. Spotlights can be fitted into the underneath of cupboards so that they lie almost flat. And LED tape lights are a very popular choice of lighting as they can be used inside cupboards as well as on the underneath of cupboards.
It is very important to find Cabinet lighting that is specially designed for use on kitchen cabinets. You can find a variety of kitchen cabinet lighting from stockists such as Light Solutions. Light Solutions stocks a large range of kitchen cabinet lighting including High Power Cabinet LED surface lights which use little energy and are long lasting. High Power Cabinet LED recess lights are fitted into the cabinet surface so they lie flat. LED squares and high power lights are small yet give a sufficient amount of light.
Not only do kitchen lights have practical benefits, they can create a stylish and modern ambience in any kitchen and really finish off a newly fitted room. Fitting out your kitchen with Kitchen Cabinet lighting will make sure you always have a bright enough area in which to cook, clean and eat.
Friday, 20 May 2011
Effective Kitchen Lights
Because the kitchen plays such a central role in the everyday lives of many people nowadays, the kitchen is often one of the first rooms to be redecorated or renovated following moving into a premises. A suitable choice of lighting can be a perfect finishing touch to a kitchen that has recently undergone refurbishment to provide a unique and personal finish to the overall aesthetic of the room. However, choosing attractive kitchen lights does not automatically mean that you have to compromise on practicality as there is a wide range of kitchen lights available for all possible purposes, such as under- and in-cabinet as well as in-drawer lighting and overhead lighting. Each of these types of kitchen lights are available in a variety of forms such as linear fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent lights and Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting.
The use of linear fluorescent kitchen lights has several advantages, whether in the form of strips for the underside of cabinets or as a fluorescent rack for cooking utensils. These advantages include being very cost efficient, having a brilliant colour rendering and also that they are available in a wide range of lengths and wattages. Another form of kitchen lighting that are great value for money are Compact fluorescent lights as they are cheaper that LED lighting, and the fact that they are longer lasting means that long-term maintenance costs are reduced.
LED lighting has been accurately described as ‘the next generation of lighting’ as a result of the many benefits of using this means of lighting. The advantages of using LED lights include the fact that they are available in a veritable spectrum of colours and have a life expectancy four hundred percent higher than that for fluorescent lights and twenty times that of halogen lights. This also makes them highly suitable for use as garden lighting. Recent advances in LED technology has also resulted in improved energy efficiency when compared to other types of lighting. These technological advances have resulted in energy savings of 60% compared to compact fluorescent lights and an incredible 90% compared with halogen lighting.
LED kitchen lights are available in a variety of forms to meet any possible need, from ‘button lights’ (available in white, blue and green), to strip lights and even self-adhesive, colour-changing LED tape. However, High Power LED Delta kitchen lights remain a firm favourite with kitchen fitters due to its ease of installation.
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
What Are Kitchen Lights Made Up Of
Because the kitchen plays such a central role in the everyday lives of many people nowadays, the kitchen is often one of the first rooms to be redecorated or renovated following moving into a premises. A suitable choice of lighting can be a perfect finishing touch to a kitchen that has recently undergone refurbishment to provide a unique and personal finish to the overall aesthetic of the room. However, choosing attractive kitchen lights does not automatically mean that you have to compromise on practicality as there is a wide range of kitchen lights available for all possible purposes, such as under- and in-cabinet as well as in-drawer lighting and overhead lighting. Each of these types of kitchen lights are available in a variety of forms such as linear fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent lights and Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting.
The use of linear fluorescent kitchen lights has several advantages, whether in the form of strips for the underside of cabinets or as a fluorescent rack for cooking utensils. These advantages include being very cost efficient, having a brilliant colour rendering and also that they are available in a wide range of lengths and wattages. Another form of kitchen lighting that are great value for money are Compact fluorescent lights as they are cheaper that LED lighting, and the fact that they are longer lasting means that long-term maintenance costs are reduced.
LED lighting has been accurately described as ‘the next generation of lighting’ as a result of the many benefits of using this means of lighting. The advantages of using LED lights include the fact that they are available in a veritable spectrum of colours and have a life expectancy four hundred percent higher than that for fluorescent lights and twenty times that of halogen lights. This also makes them highly suitable for use as garden lighting. Recent advances in LED technology has also resulted in improved energy efficiency when compared to other types of lighting. These technological advances have resulted in energy savings of 60% compared to compact fluorescent lights and an incredible 90% compared with halogen lighting.
LED kitchen lights are available in a variety of forms to meet any possible need, from ‘button lights’ (available in white, blue and green), to strip lights and even self-adhesive, colour-changing LED tape. However, High Power LED Delta kitchen lights remain a firm favourite with kitchen fitters due to its ease of installation.
Saturday, 7 May 2011
Kitchen Cabinet Lighting
Poor light can affect our eyesight, especially if we are reading or focussing our eyes on detail. For this reason it is important to have adequate lighting in all rooms, especially rooms used for working. Kitchens should be well lit, because trying to wash up, clean surfaces, prepare food and more, in a poorly lit kitchen is not fun! But not only is it unpleasant to work in a dingy kitchen, it is not very hygienic as it is easy to miss dirt when cleaning surfaces and the floor, or even when washing up.
Most modern kitchens have overhanging wall cupboards above the worktops. These are very practical and brilliant for storage. However, they do contribute towards creating shadowy areas on the worktops. The best way to get around this is to install Kitchen Cabinet Lighting in your kitchen. Small bright lights are fitted to the underneath of your wall cabinets making the space underneath them bright and perfect for any kind of food preparation or cleaning.
Kitchen Cabinet lights come in a number of designs and sizes. You can choose from spotlights which you can angle to shine light on a certain area, or long fixed bulbs which fit just under the cupboards. LED lights are becoming increasingly popular in kitchens as these use minimal energy but still give bright light. Spotlights can be fitted into the underneath of cupboards so that they lie almost flat. And LED tape lights are a very popular choice of lighting as they can be used inside cupboards as well as on the underneath of cupboards.
It is important to find Cabinet lighting that is specially designed for use on kitchen cabinets. You can find a range of kitchen cabinet lighting from stockists such as Light Solutions. Light Solutions stocks a large range of kitchen cabinet lighting including High Power Cabinet LED surface lights which use little energy and are long lasting. High Power Cabinet LED recess lights are fitted into the cabinet surface so they lie flat. LED squares and high power lights are small yet give a sufficient amount of light.
Not only do kitchen lights have practical benefits, they can create a modern and stylish ambience in any kitchen and really finish off a newly fitted room. Fitting out your kitchen with Kitchen Cabinet lighting will make sure you always have a bright enough area in which to cook, clean and eat.
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Kitchen Lighting Solutions
The kitchen is the heart of every home. This is where you spend the majority of your time. Wonderful meals are created here and amazing conversation. Families our bonded through time spent in the kitchen. When so much time is spent in one room you want to make that room as appealing as you can. The better and more inviting your kitchen looks will tend to make it more appealing. There are many ways to improve the look and feel of your kitchen. One of these ways is through kitchen lighting.
Choosing the proper lighting to accentuate your kitchen is not difficult. Proper kitchen lighting will make your kitchen stand out. It will make it more inviting and appealing. It will welcome and encourage people to come in the room. Proper lighting will also show off the rest of the great stuff in your kitchen. When looking at doing kitchen lighting there are 4 styles to choose from. They are task, accent, ambient and decorative lighting.
Task lighting is just that. Its proper lighting that helps you see properly the tasks of the kitchen. So you will see that large knife you are using to cut, before it gets your finger. Task lighting is usually placed between the work place and the person using it.
Accent lighting is as well just as the name applies. It adds depth and dimension and accentuates the whole kitchen space. These lights are usually a low voltage.
Ambient lighting is as well just that, it adds an ambience to the room. It can create a nice warm glow to the kitchen and give it a warmer feeling.
Decorative lighting is as well as the name states. It perks up, jazzes up, and displays a room. A few added kitchen lights here and there will make your kitchen come alive. Don’t overdo it as your kitchen will then be overdone and crowded.
The thing to remember here is that kitchen lighting is important; it’s not just flicking a switch. It can add personality, and excitement. It can bring a positive energy to the room that people in there will feel. It can make you more creative in the kitchen with your food. A well lit kitchen will encourage people to enter, and stay. If entertaining is something you do, the kitchen lighting will show off to your friends your great taste. People will want to be in your kitchen, and lots of good things can come from that. So regardless what style of lighting you choose, play it to your personality. In no time you will find you are spending all your time in that room.
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