A kitchen with useful layers of light
Worktop light where it is needed and a softer setting at the table, without changing the layout of the kitchen.
Project overview
Kitchen lighting,
thought through.
Replace a single central light with a considered room plan.
Downlights, cabinet lighting and a pendant are planned as separate groups. The drawing records switch positions and fixture choices.
Illustrative case study. People, location, cost and timing are demonstration details.
- Client
- Private homeowner
- Location
- Marlow
- Service
- Lighting
- Project budget
- £800–£1,100
- Completed
- February 2026
- Programme
- 2 visits
Our process
Four steps through the project.
- 01
Find the dark spots
Review the room with the work surfaces and cabinets in place.
- 02
Mark the positions
Agree three lighting groups and the switch arrangement.
- 03
Fit the scheme
Connect the fittings and test the controls together.
- 04
Fine-tune the light
Adjust dimming and explain which control serves each area.
The problem
What needed to change
The central fitting cast shadows on the preparation surface whenever someone stood at the worktop. At the table, the same light felt harsh in the evening. A kitchen refresh created an opportunity to address both problems without changing the room layout.
The solution
How the pieces came together
Worktop lighting, ceiling fittings and a table pendant were put on separate controls. The positions were marked against the installed cabinets, and lamp and dimmer compatibility was checked before fitting. The finished scheme gave each part of the room its own setting.
The homeowner can light the worktop independently or dim the dining area without changing the rest of the room.