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Great lighting in any workspace makes it more enjoyable and productive, and the kitchen is no different. It’s the heart of the home and needs proper lighting to work at its best.
Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ear muffs and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.
Kitchens are not just functional places for prepping food. They have stylish elements and personal touches that can be worth highlighting. Feature lights illuminate elements of the kitchen you’d like to draw attention to. Sparkling glassware, a gleaming benchtop, even beautiful cabinetry are all things that can be highlighted with feature lights.
Kitchens are also hard working. Tasks like chopping vegies, measuring ingredients, washing dishes and decorating are daily occurrences in most kitchens, and it helps if you can see what you’re doing!
Think about placing lights strategically over areas where you spend a lot of time working. The benchtop, stove top, and sink are all areas that could do with special task lighting.
Bench space under overhead cabinets is often dark and shadowy compared to the rest of the kitchen. Installing some undermount lights is a great way to illuminate these areas.
Puck lights are ideal for this. They are individual, battery-operated lights that you can stick onto any surface, in any place that suits your needs. They can also be removed easily if you no longer need them; this makes them an ideal choice if you’re renting your property.
Sensor lights are incredibly useful in the kitchen, where your hands are often occupied or sticky from cooking. They can be installed in a place like the pantry, where they come on as you enter, and switch off when you leave.
Strip lights are another great example – they stick on easily under any cupboard or shelf.
Natural light coming in through your windows is also an effective and energy-efficient source of lighting in the daytime. It costs nothing and brightens up the space like no other lighting can, so open those curtains or blinds and let natural light stream in.
For more renovation inspiration, watch Episode 4: Luxury kitchen and dining room renovation in our Make It Happen: The House Project series.
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.
