Accent Lighting

Host Joan Kohn visits with John Maria of Design Lighting and Electrical Supply to learn about the ins and outs of planning kitchen lighting.

• Start with the general lighting and decide what type of effect is desired.
• Try to include lighting requirements early in the planning stages to ensure electrical needs are met.
• Use lighting to emphasize the room's features. Think about lighting kick spaces , artwork, under and above the cabinets, inside cabinets, and any architectural element, such as a niche. Lighting must be carefully planned for high or unusual ceilings.
• Lighting choices include under-cabinet lighting with halogen "hockey pucks," or cooler-burning xenon bulbs, mono-rail track lighting, soffit lighting, track lighting with spots, recessed lighting and pendant lights.