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We spend a lot of our time in the kitchen, it is the hub of family life, you can eat, cook and chat. It is a room in which many functions are carried out.

The kitchen requires a higher level of home lighting as it is a place where safety is key. With hot liquids, hot surfaces and electrical appliances the better the light needs to be.

To achieve a more even distribution of light a central light is ideal or even a multi headed halogen spotlight can achieve this. Another idea would be halogen downlighters either used on their own or in conjunction with a central light.

The use of home lighting to illuminate work surfaces is another good idea. It is very important though that these lights run cool, especially when the storage of food is concerned. Ensure though the light falls on the work surface there is nothing worse than working in your own shadow.

If your kitchen is also used for dining then it may be a good idea to have separate lighting for this area as the kitchen lighting may be a little startling. Or alternatively if you are able to turn the main body of lights off and just have a subtle blend of downlights. Either way your home lighting in the kitchen can be implemented to suit both your lifestyle and your budget.

Another idea for a kitchen is the use of a ceiling fan. It can light your kitchen and also keep the surrounding air nice and cool. Available in various different styles and finishes there is a fan to suit everyones style. Available in 36”, 42” and 52” blade sizes there is also a fan to suit all kitchen sizes from the small to the larger end of the scale. When choosing a fan it is more efficient to run a larger fan on a slower speed than a smaller fan on a higher speed.

Installing a fan is similar to installing a light but you must ensure that the fan blade tips are at least 20cm away from any obstruction. If you have a high ceiling a drop rod and a conversion kit may be required.

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