The kitchen is now being used as a home office, a homework area for the kids, a gathering area for friends and family, as well as traditional uses. With the variety of activities a kitchen is used for the best results may be obtained through a combination of accent lighting, task lighting, decorative lighting, and of course general ambient lighting for the center of the kitchen, the kitchen table and the kitchen island. A combination of the following options for your kitchen lighting plan may include a ceiling fixture for general lighting for example a fluorescent fixture gives great general lighting where as a ceiling fan with light still gives good general lighting it also gives great decorative lighting a fluorescent fixture could only hope for. Specific tasks, over ranges, sinks, and countertops, are best lit with task lighting like track, or recessed lighting. Under cabinet lights will help light your countertop and will eliminate working in your own shadow they also make great night lights.

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