Hello,
We have now reached the stage in the detailed planning where only the positioning of the ceiling spotlights needs to be finalized. Halox ceiling junction boxes 180 will be installed in the precast concrete ceilings. We are a bit uncertain about the kitchen lighting.
We are planning a 4m (13 feet) kitchen run that includes a niche 1.80m (5 feet 11 inches) wide with wall cabinets. LED spotlights are planned for the underside of the wall cabinets, which should provide sufficient lighting for the work surface. In front of the kitchen run, there is a kitchen island positioned 1.20m (4 feet) away, measuring 3.00m (10 feet) wide and approximately 1.20m (4 feet) deep.
Our idea now is to install 8 spotlights above the kitchen island (two rows of four spots, spaced 60cm (24 inches) apart). For better visualization, I have attached a picture. In your opinion, is this sufficient for the overall kitchen lighting, or should additional spotlights be planned, especially in the walkway between the kitchen run and the island?
Since the cost per spotlight—including drilling, materials, and installation—is about €250 each (installation of the junction boxes alone is around €120 gross), we naturally want to keep the number to a minimum. We are completely open regarding the choice of recessed spotlights (beam angle, etc.)...
We have now reached the stage in the detailed planning where only the positioning of the ceiling spotlights needs to be finalized. Halox ceiling junction boxes 180 will be installed in the precast concrete ceilings. We are a bit uncertain about the kitchen lighting.
We are planning a 4m (13 feet) kitchen run that includes a niche 1.80m (5 feet 11 inches) wide with wall cabinets. LED spotlights are planned for the underside of the wall cabinets, which should provide sufficient lighting for the work surface. In front of the kitchen run, there is a kitchen island positioned 1.20m (4 feet) away, measuring 3.00m (10 feet) wide and approximately 1.20m (4 feet) deep.
Our idea now is to install 8 spotlights above the kitchen island (two rows of four spots, spaced 60cm (24 inches) apart). For better visualization, I have attached a picture. In your opinion, is this sufficient for the overall kitchen lighting, or should additional spotlights be planned, especially in the walkway between the kitchen run and the island?
Since the cost per spotlight—including drilling, materials, and installation—is about €250 each (installation of the junction boxes alone is around €120 gross), we naturally want to keep the number to a minimum. We are completely open regarding the choice of recessed spotlights (beam angle, etc.)...
I also think 8 above the island is way too many. However, I find the rest of the kitchen poorly lit otherwise. The tall cabinets don’t get any light that way, nor do the walkways.
I assume the cooktop will be installed on the countertop? Downdraft extractor?
I would consider using recessed lights for the walkways and something else for the island. Pendant light(s), for example.
I assume the cooktop will be installed on the countertop? Downdraft extractor?
I would consider using recessed lights for the walkways and something else for the island. Pendant light(s), for example.
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Myrna_Loy7 Jun 2021 10:09face26 schrieb:
I also think 8 above the island is way too many. However, I find the rest of the kitchen poorly lit otherwise. The tall cabinets then don’t get any light at all. The “walking paths” as well.
I assume the cooktop will be on the countertop? Downdraft extractor?
I would rather consider installing recessed lights along the walking paths and use something different for the island. Pendant light(s), for example. Completely agree—and don’t be stingy with the lighting on the walking paths. Ideally, the kitchen lighting shouldn’t be perceived as isolated light spots.
laumar01 schrieb:
Since the spotlights, including drilling, materials, and installation, cost about €250 each2000€ for the kitchen lighting is quite a statement. That would be way too expensive for me. I would rather install two panels at €200 each...
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Martial.white7 Jun 2021 12:39Hi,
I just installed the housings for recessed ceiling lights in the ground floor ceiling last week. Halox100 bulbs would be sufficient (they usually cost only half as much).
I can’t quite imagine the kitchen in your picture, so take my advice with caution, but I think 8 spots are way too many. We will use two LED panels in the center for task lighting and have the spots mainly because they look nice...
I just installed the housings for recessed ceiling lights in the ground floor ceiling last week. Halox100 bulbs would be sufficient (they usually cost only half as much).
I can’t quite imagine the kitchen in your picture, so take my advice with caution, but I think 8 spots are way too many. We will use two LED panels in the center for task lighting and have the spots mainly because they look nice...
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