Brighten Your Kitchen with Daylighting System

The kitchen is one of the real “working” rooms in the home. It is not a place designed for relaxation – it is where the food is prepared, where all kinds of odd jobs are done, where neighbors are given a cup of coffee and much more. A room like this will show a lot of wear as time passes, which is why remodeling the kitchen is one of the most popular home renovation projects. Giving the kitchen a new look can rejuvenate the whole house because the positive energy of a nice kitchen will radiate through the home.

Lighting – How Much?

Whether the job is done by a professional remodeling contractor or is a DIY one you have been itching to start, lighting is where all the planning and designing commences. A bright well-lit kitchen will have a clear, clean and open look that will make it an enjoyable place to spend time. Of course, the appliances, cabinets, countertops, flooring, storage and so on are all important, but no matter how good all these are, bad lighting can ruin the look and more importantly, the feel of the kitchen.

There are 2 aspects to the lighting – the amount of light that is required in different parts of the room and the type of light. The amount of light is a matter of personal choice – the room must not be dark and dull, but also not so bright as to hurt the eyes. Everyone has a different idea of what constitutes the right amount of lighting so this is where you can go with what works for you, as long as the lighting enables all the different things that the room is used for to be done.

Lighting – What Type?

The type of lighting is not limited to the use of LED, CFL, halogen or other types of lamps and bulbs. What about daylight? A common problem with many kitchens is that not enough daylight enters through windows and skylights. This means that electric lights must be used during the day. This presents 2 problems – the electricity bills will go up and the benefits of natural sunlight are lost.

The impact of higher electricity bills is obvious. What is often overlooked is the negative impact of inadequate sunlight. Natural sunlight is a great disinfectant and it needs to permeate the kitchen where food is stored and prepared. Then, there is the energizing effect of sunlight on the body’s metabolism. Since the kitchen is a “working” room, the extra energizing impact of sunlight will always be welcome. There is also the psychological effect of natural daylight. Sunlight is a powerful mood booster and being able to cook or do any of the other things the kitchen is used for when the room is full of this light takes some of the pressure off the work.

The Right Light, the Right Way

If your kitchen does not have enough sunlight coming in, there is an easy fix. Install a daylighting system that will capture the sunlight from the roof of your house and carry it through walls and ceilings to the kitchen, where it will be diffused to provide the best natural light through the room. This is a quick, cost-effective and simple solution. You can install a daylighting system as part of a remodel or as an easy stand-alone project. All you need to do to get started is contact a daylighting systems dealer.