Popularization of hardware knowledge: decoration skills for open kitchens

Generally speaking, for open kitchen cabinets, whether they are in-line, L-shaped or U-shaped cabinets, the light source is mostly in the form of ceiling recessed spotlights, ranging from 6 to 10 in number. Ceiling lights are generally not used, because they do not focus light, only astigmatism, so they are not suitable for installation in the kitchen. Choose a warm light as the light source as much as possible, and this kind of light is very beautiful.

The method of lighting can be arranged according to the overall space occupied by the open kitchen. If the kitchen area reaches 10 square meters, in order to ensure the brightness, 9 lights can be used. You can use the method of surrounding 8 and 1 in the middle. installation. The wattage of each spotlight does not need to be too high, and an adjustable switch must be prepared. If the kitchen area is only 6-7 square meters, 6 spotlights are enough for the kitchen, and the layout is more beautiful with 2 horizontal and 3 vertical arrangements.

If the room has a higher floor height, you can also use a chandelier in the middle of the open kitchen, surrounded by spotlights. The shape of the lamp must not be too complicated, so as not to bring trouble to the cleaning work in the future.

Modern cabinets look better with metal-colored spotlights. The lamp of a classical kitchen should be similar to the ceiling color; no matter what style of kitchen, the lamp should choose a simple shape, glass, stone, iron and other materials are matched with ceramic tiles It's all good.

In short, the kitchen is a place for cooking, try not to dress it too fancy, it is best to choose a cabinet with its own lights. From the perspective of energy saving, don't install too many lights, and install smart switches.