Kitchen Electrics

Kitchen electrics are often overlooked when installing a new kitchen, kitchens receive more wear and tear than any other room in your house, so when installing a new kitchen it’s important to have the kitchen electrics checked to see if they need to be rewired. The electrics in your kitchen where designed for the previous kitchen and may not take any additional load that you may be putting onto it.

So it’s important to take this into consideration when planning the kitchen electrical installation that you might need to have your kitchen rewired. You might not need to have your electrics in your kitchen rewiring you may just want to move a few sockets or just add a double socket in the kitchen area, or add sockets for the new appliances.

You may be thinking about what does a kitchen rewire costs, or what’s the price for a kitchen rewire. If you have had an electrician tell you that you need to upgrade your earthing or there is no earthing and it needs to be installed before he can install any electrics in your kitchen, click here to see what he is talking about.

Kitchen Lighting

Kitchen lighting is as important as the lighting in your lounge or bedroom. It helps with mood and comfort in the kitchen – but there are also practical considerations.

While you may eat at a dining table in the kitchen, for the most part you’ll be working – preparing meals, washing up, maybe even a spot of laundry. Kitchen lighting that’s effective in helping you work is key to making your time in the kitchen more enjoyable.

To achieve the right lighting, plan correctly. Take into consideration how you utilise your kitchen,

• Which parts are you likely to end up using most?

• Take into consideration your kitchen area dimensions – exactly how tall is the ceiling?

• Where are your doorways situated?

• Is there enough space for lighting effects on your kitchen worktops?

Knowing exactly how these problems correspond with your kitchen will help you figure out exactly what lighting style you need as well as knowing where the lighting can go.

If your kitchen is small, it shouldn’t usually require a wide range of lighting points. Often a good number of recessed lights or perhaps a large centre light will be sufficient, as they provide great illumination throughout the whole kitchen area.

You may want to have a look at under cabinet lighting for the places around the worktop.

Will a single light fitting be adequate lighting for my kitchen?

For larger kitchens, a single light generally won’t be adequate. Think about a mixture of standard lighting, particular lighting effects for worktops, as well as lighting effects to focus on unique areas of your kitchen.