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Open shelves with built-in light provide downward light on countertop as well as upward light to highlight your favourite objects, plus storage space!

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A wall cabinet with built-in light in bottom shelf simplifies installation and provides light both inside and outside the cabinet.

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Lighting

Lighting creates different moods in a room.

Natural light is the best form of lighting, there are many benefits to reap from natural light in the kitchen and best of all, it's free.

Lighting is generally divided into three types: general lighting, task lighting and mood lighting.

General lighting is usually mounted on the ceiling to provide uniform lighting in the kitchen.

In many cases general lighting may not be adequate for activities such as: cooking and washing up resulting in shadows. Task lighting however, provides concentrated and direct lighting for such activities minus the shadows.

Under cupboard light eliminates shadows on the work bench.

Undercupboard downlights provide light on worktops while glass splashbacks reflect the light further more to create an ideal working environment.

Lighting for deep corner pantries- light comes on automatically when the pantry door is opened.

Adequate cooktop lighting is essential for cooking. (Image by: Sean aka "glida" @ ikeafans.com)

Over counter pendant lamps provide generous light on work bench and sink. (Image by: Stine Weirsøe @ www.lutterlagkage.dk)

Long-lived LED undercupboard lights generate very little heat and comsume little power.

Mood lighting is used to highlight certain features of a room such as sculptures and pictures and/or to create a warm atmosphere in the room. This type of lighting is usually softer than task lighting and smaller in size.

A wall spotlight highlights the texture of an oil painting.

Under counter lighting creates a dramatic effect.

Frosted glass cabinet lights and soft pendant lights over a kitchen island create a warm and comfortable environment.

Lighting inside frosted glass cupboards creates soft light with silhouette effects in the cupboard. (Image by: Rod Randle aka "pixelfan" @ Flickr.com)

Glass wall cabinets with integrated lights in bottom shelves create a dramatic effect both inside and outside the cabinets.

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