Guiding Principle
“Light is the first element of design; without it there is no color, form, or texture.” – Thomas E. Farin

General
If the kitchen isn’t lit properly, who will notice it? Who will care to notice it? Who will even want to be in it?
Lighting can add depth and/or excitement to a kitchen. Let’s face it, the kitchen is where you and your family will spend a lot of time, so take the time to light it well so that it becomes an inviting and pleasant space to be in.
Bad lighting can be expensive and good lighting does not have to be expensive.

Accent Lighting
Accent lighting adds drama to a kitchen by creating visual interest. As part of the decorating scheme, accent lighting is used to spotlight paintings, house plants, sculpture, and other prized possessions, or to highlight drapery or the texture of a wall. House plants can be accented by aiming an uplight at the wall behind the plant, creating a dramatic silhouette of the plant against the wall.
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