1. Decide whether you want dimmable options.
Dimmers and colour changers let you effortlessly shift from a bright, busy daytime environment to a calm, relaxing evening mood. Illuminated shelving and backlights create a beautiful atmosphere.
2. Island lighting - what’s your vision?
Your kitchen island is often the centerpiece of the room, so the right lighting is key. You can choose from no lighting for a clean, minimal look, a single LED pendant for a modern touch, or multiple drop-down lights for a more dramatic effect.
When selecting island lighting, it’s important to consider style, scale, and proportion so the lights complement your kitchen’s design. Height is also crucial - pendants should hang low enough to provide focused light over the island for cooking and prep, but not so low that they obstruct sight lines or conversation.
Island lighting isn’t just functional; it sets the tone for the whole space, creating a balance between practical task lighting and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
3. Interior lighting for pull outs.
Discreet interior lighting can be integrated so drawers gently illuminate as they open and fade as they close. It’s not only beautifully ambient, but also incredibly practical - making it easy to find exactly what you need, even in low light.
Grip ledge lighting is another elegant addition, casting a soft glow across drawer fronts and work areas. It enhances visibility while adding a sleek, contemporary design feature to your kitchen.
Lighting transforms a kitchen from functional to exceptional — and with Schüller, it’s seamlessly built into the design.
Focus on the areas where you prepare food, read recipes, or carry out detailed tasks. Spotlights and under-shelf or under-cupboard lighting provide clear, direct illumination over worktops and benches, reducing shadows and making these spaces safer and easier to use.
You can then layer in softer lighting elsewhere for atmosphere, but getting the task lighting right first will make the biggest difference to how functional your kitchen feels day to day.
5. Consider soft, ambient lighting for relaxing zones.
Grip-ledge lighting and plinth lighting add a warm, cosy atmosphere at any time of day.
Plinth lighting, fitted discreetly along the base of your cabinets, casts a soft glow across the floor. This creates a subtle floating effect that makes the kitchen feel lighter and more spacious, particularly in the evening. It’s ideal for open-plan spaces where the kitchen transitions into dining or living areas, helping the room feel calmer and more inviting once task lighting is switched off.
As well as enhancing the overall mood, plinth lighting can also act as practical low-level lighting at night, providing enough illumination to move around safely without turning on brighter overhead lights.
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