Let's face it: Kitchens are expensive,
and most people can afford only
one kitchen renovation in a lifetime.
It's up to us as contractors to guide the
homeowner in making the most of his
investment. But one subject that's
often overlooked in kitchen remodeling
is lighting. Too often the choice
and placement of light fixtures is based
upon what happened to be on sale that
week at the local home center.
A well-lit kitchen, on the other
hand, provides adequate illumination
to the general kitchen area and to specific
work, or task, areas and renders
the colors of the kitchen's components
accurately.
Lighting can be a complex subject,
replete with mathematical formulas
and unfamiliar words. And there are
many variables