Need More Natural Light? Kitchen Lighting Ideas...
Have you gone through all of the available kitchen lighting ideas you can find? Do you want more natural light?
Kitchen skylights provide a simple solution to the problem of
little natural light in your kitchen. Natural light adds grace and beauty
to every space in your home.
Do you hate having electric lights on all day long in your kitchen?
Well...You may be able to solve this problem by letting in heaps of
natural light (at no cost after installation) via a roof window or a 'window to the sky.'
Can I do it myself?
Many can be installed by you as they require no structural change.
This kitchen lighting idea is perfect for most types of roofing and degree of pitch.
Modern openings are installed to reflect the light down to the
directed space. They are relatively inexpensive, have no ongoing costs,
and most importantly, they are eco-friendly! A real bonus!
Simple to install if you are only a little "handy", the natural
light give a wonderful lift to the look and feel of your kitchen.
Sky-lights cost from approximately USD$ 100 and AUD$ 300 uninstalled.
It all depends on your type of roof and the type of kitchen aperture
you want to install.
Different types of sky-lights
vented sky-lights give you fresh air as well as natural light.
They can be operated by remote-control if in inaccessible places.
These are great because they can be used as a natural eco-friendly
ventilation solution. (Perhaps you could do without the air conditioner?)
Non-vented fixed sky-lights are more ecponomical because they
don't need to open.
There are tubular sky-lights or 'sun-tunnels'. These can also be put
onto roofs with a very steep pitch (up to 60 degrees)and are designed to
gather as much light as possible.
Roof-windows are a slightly different product which are a choice
if you can reach the window.
You can get blinds on fixed sky-lights, and the light coming
through a tubular skylight can be altered for more or less concentrated light.
All kitchen skylights should be fitted with flashing so as to make
them waterproof. Modern flashing systems don't break down like sealants
can do over time.
Don't forget to close your vented sky-light in case of rain, though!
Let us help you with information (all free) and different kinds of kitchen lighting ideas to
consider in your new home.
Go to Kitchen Lighting Trends
Go to Lighting Designs for more ideas and
tips
Go to Contemporary Lighting for information about modern lighting types
Go to Island Lighting for more free ideas about what to use over your island
Go to Ceiling Lighting for ideas on ambient and mood lighting
Go to Decorative Lighting for more ideas on background and mood lighting
Go to Kitchen Track Lighting for task lighting information
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