Kitchen Lighting

Practical ideas and guides for planning task, ambient, accent, and decorative lighting in kitchens.

Latest Guides

October 12, 2026

Is 4000K a Good Choice for Whole-House Lighting?

4000K can be a practical whole-home lighting standard, but it is not ideal for every room. Learn where neutral white works, where warmer exceptions help, and how to avoid mismatche

Bright recessed lighting illuminates a modern kitchen with white cabinetry and a farmhouse sink.

How-To

October 4, 2026

Kitchen Recessed Light Placement for Countertops Without Shadows

Place recessed kitchen lights over the counter work zone rather than the walkway. Learn how to set the cabinet offset, account for ceiling height and beam spread, and use gimbals a

Curved ceiling with recessed lights casting soft shadows on a modern, spacious interior.

How-To

September 30, 2026

Why Recessed Lights Create Shadow Waves on Ceilings and Cabinets

Wavy ceiling shadows and dark bands near cabinets usually come from recessed-light placement, narrow beams, recessed trims, uneven spacing, and missing task lighting. Learn which a

Recessed gimbal lights illuminate a modern hallway with framed artworks and decorative plants.

Buying Guides

September 29, 2026

How to Choose Warm-Dim Gimbal Recessed Lights Without Creating Glare

Learn how to choose warm dim gimbal recessed lights by comparing regression, beam control, dimming range, aperture size, ceiling clearance, and dimmer compatibility.

Modern kitchen with warm ambient lighting highlighting the sleek cabinetry and central island.

Smart Lighting

September 29, 2026

Whole-Home Smart Lighting During a Rewire: Bulbs, Switches, Modules, and Hybrid Plans

Plan whole-home smart lighting during renovation by comparing smart bulbs, smart switches, in-wall modules, and hybrid controls before walls are closed.

Cozy kitchen counter with warm under-cabinet lighting, featuring utensils, a kettle, and reading materials.

How-To

September 24, 2026

Where to Mount Under-Cabinet LED Strips to Avoid Glare and Shadows

Mount under-cabinet LED strips near the front of the cabinet for useful task light, then adjust channel position and angle for glossy counters, cabinet lips, and visible diode refl

Under-cabinet lighting featuring a sleek design with multiple warm lights illuminating a kitchen countertop.

How-To

September 19, 2026

Under-Cabinet Lighting With a Motion Sensor That Works Only After Dark

Set up under-cabinet lighting that responds to motion only when the kitchen is dark, using an integrated sensor fixture, plug-in controller, or simple smart-home automation.

Motion-sensor lights installed along a hallway, illuminating the floor with soft lighting.

How-To

September 17, 2026

Where to Put Motion-Sensor Lights鈥攁nd Where They Become Annoying

Learn where to put motion-sensor lights for useful hands-free lighting, where they cause nuisance activation, and how placement, sensor type, sensitivity, and timeout change the re

Under-cabinet lights illuminating a kitchen backsplash with cabinets above.

How-To

September 15, 2026

Under-Cabinet Lighting Installation: Plan Power, Placement and Controls Before Cabinets Are Finished

Learn how to plan an under cabinet lighting installation before cabinet finishing work makes wiring, fixture placement and controls harder to change.

Kitchen with dark cabinets under natural light, showcasing a bright countertop and subtle lighting effects.

How-To

September 12, 2026

How to Test Dark Kitchen Paint Color With Your Actual Lighting Before You Commit

Learn how to test dark kitchen paint in daylight and under your installed lighting, using large movable samples and a simple time-of-day comparison process.

Bright, open living space featuring recessed lighting and a modern fireplace.

How-To

September 10, 2026

How to Plan a Recessed Lighting Layout: Spacing, Placement and Switches

Plan a recessed lighting layout room by room. Learn practical spacing starting points, wall and task-area placement, ceiling obstacles, and useful switch zones.

Diagram comparing natural white light, red light, and their effects on color rendering with examples.

LED Technology

September 10, 2026

What Is CRI in Lighting? How to Choose Color Rendering for Your Home

CRI measures how naturally a light source reveals object colors. Learn what 80 and 90 CRI mean, where high CRI lighting matters, and what CRI does not tell you.

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Featured Guides

LED TechnologyWhat Is CRI in Lighting? How to Choose Color Rendering for Your HomeCRI measures how naturally a light source reveals object colors. Learn what 80 and 90 CRI mean, where high CRI lighting matters, and what CRI does not tell you.

Modern garage with bright geometric ceiling lights and parked sports cars.

Room GuidesGarage Lighting Guide: Plan Bright, Low-Glare Light for Parking, Storage, and ProjectsPlan garage lighting for parking, storage and DIY work, including ceiling layouts, workbench task lighting, glare control, color temperature and controls.

A stylish home office featuring a large desk, ample shelving, and pendant lighting.

Room GuidesHome Office Lighting: How to Light a Desk Without Glare or Eye StrainPlan home office lighting for computer work, paperwork and video calls with better desk placement, daylight control, task lighting and separate controls.