What kind of lamp is better for the kitchen?

Abstract: In the early years of decoration, the kitchen was not taken seriously, so the lamps were often simple and practical ceiling lamps. In fact, this design is very inconvenient in the later use, and it is easy to be blocked by the backlight when cooking, which poses a safety hazard. So how to install kitchen lamps is correct? Today, I will introduce you to four points for attention in the installation of kitchen lamps, hoping to help you. 1. What lights should be installed in the kitchen?

Kitchen lights can generally be divided into three types: main lights, auxiliary lights and cabinet lights.

1, main light

If it is an integrated ceiling or an aluminum gusset ceiling, you can choose embedded flat lights to make the space look more beautiful as a whole.

If the ceiling is gypsum board or latex paint, you can choose embedded downlights or covered ceiling lamps, and the number can be determined according to the size of the kitchen.

2. Auxiliary lights

Vegetable washing area: Except the vegetable washing basin and stove, other tables are idle, which can also be regarded as the preparation area. When selecting vegetables in the preparation area, in order to see the vegetables more clearly, it is necessary to install a small lamp.

Vegetable washing area: As above, I believe many people don't want to wash vegetables in dark environment. At the same time, it is inevitable to install lights in the vegetable washing area in order to wash vegetables more cleanly and eat more safely.

Cooking area: Generally, the top is equipped with a range hood, and the range hood comes with its own lamps, so there is no need to install lamps separately.

3. Cabinet lamp

In general, if the bottom of the cabinet is a console or a vegetable basin, you can install lights at the bottom of the hanging cabinet, because the cabinet itself will block the light, so installing lights at these bottoms of the cabinet can solve the problem of dim light.

Second, the kitchen lamps and lanterns installation position

1, ceiling

The ceiling is the most commonly used place to install lamps. The purpose of installing lamps on the ceiling is to achieve the overall lighting effect and to provide a layer of background light for the kitchen.

2. Console

Hanging cabinets or range hoods are usually installed above the console, which will inevitably block the light and easily affect the operation of housewives. Therefore, a row of lighting lamps should be installed above the console, that is, below the hanging cabinet, which can effectively improve the cooking efficiency.

3. In the cupboard

The design of a single light source is often not specific enough, not bright enough and not detailed enough. For example, cabinets, it is difficult to see what is in the cabinets without additional light sources, and it is extremely inconvenient to take things at night. Therefore, adding a light source to the cupboard will greatly facilitate our life.

Matters needing attention

1, embedded lamp

The embedded lamp is very convenient for the kitchen, and it is generally recommended to install it above the console or below the hanging cabinet, which can not only ensure lighting, but also occupy no extra space.

2, moistureproof and oil pollution prevention

Based on the function of the kitchen, the kitchen will produce a lot of oil smoke and water vapor every day, so when buying lamps, we must choose ones that can prevent moisture or oil pollution, which can not only improve our safety factor, but also facilitate daily cleaning.

3. Monolithic style

When choosing kitchen lamps and lanterns, we should choose simple styles and structures, because kitchen lamps and lanterns with complex shapes often face great cleaning difficulties. On the contrary, lamps with simple shapes are more popular in kitchens because they are easy to clean.

Second, the choice of kitchen lighting tone

1, warm color

Warm color is a sharp weapon to create an atmosphere. Orange light can often give us a warm feeling, but this kind of light is dim and not bright enough to meet the needs of kitchen operation. Warm color lighting is generally used in areas where brightness is not required, such as bedrooms or restaurants.

2. Cool colors

Compared with warm color, cool color has enough brightness and better lighting effect, because the kitchen needs brighter light when operating, so the kitchen is more suitable for cool color light source.

Third, the kitchen lamps and lanterns installation requirements

1, lamps and lanterns installation safety first.

When installing kitchen lamps, the installation part should be as far away from the cooker as possible, and the problem can be solved by installing a range hood or an exhaust fan. The kitchen needs a safe and convenient light switch. It is best to use bayonet lamp holder, which is easier to disassemble than screw bulb after slight rust.

2. Types of lamps and lanterns

Adequate lighting can improve efficiency, avoid danger and eliminate shadows. The lighting of the kitchen is divided into two parts, one is the lighting of the whole kitchen, and the other is the lighting of the washing area and operating table. The former adopts adjustable ceiling lamp, while the latter can install centralized light source above kitchen cabinet and workbench, which is more convenient and safe to use.

Step 3 Install projection lamp

In particular, some brightly colored tableware can achieve good results when placed inside. Such coordinated lighting and primary and secondary lighting will make the whole kitchen look very spatial and enhance the fun of cooking.

4. Multi-level lighting system

This kind of lamp uses energy-saving fluorescent tubes to provide sufficient diffuse reflection general lighting. But using this lamp alone will cause shadowing effect. Therefore, in order to improve kitchen lighting, a multi-level lighting system composed of different lamps and light sources should be installed in the kitchen. Lamps and lanterns can be installed at the low point of the top cabinet to reduce the shadow when working.

5. Installation of incandescent lamps and fluorescent lamps

Should be installed at the front facing the cabinet. In this way, part of the light emitted by the lamp will be emitted to the rear baffle, then reflected to the operating table, and then emitted to the center of the whole kitchen. You can also install a lighting device above the cabinet for indirect lighting, which shines on the upper part of the cabinet without glare and is convenient for taking things.

6, downlight installation

For the lighting of washing place and furnace, a single set of embedded downlights can also provide enough working lighting. Downlights can be installed above these two work areas, and a piece of glass can be considered.

7. Under-cabinet lighting

A reflector is used in front of the lamp under the cabinet to reduce the glare effect on the working surface. You can use the common thin tube fluorescent lamp in the market, and the length is considered to be 2/3 of the length of the wall-hung cabinet.

8. Adjustable lighting system

When you feel dim or dazzling, you can adjust it. People will also feel more comfortable and comfortable. The color temperature of the light should be consistent with the atmosphere of the room, at least similar to the color temperature of other areas of the room.

9. Install a chandelier on the ceiling

If the height of the kitchen space reaches more than 2.7m, a transparent or translucent chandelier can be installed on the ceiling as a light source, which can not only provide excellent lighting, but also be a good decorative product.