{"id":25,"date":"2019-01-15T15:45:19","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T14:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marcled.com\/blog\/?p=25"},"modified":"2025-05-15T14:37:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T12:37:37","slug":"lighting-solutions-for-your-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marcled.com\/blog\/lighting-solutions-for-your-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Lighting Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">You\u2019re remodelling your kitchen. You think you have everything planned to the last detail \u2013 your stone countertops are of supreme quality, your cabinets are crafted from the finest wood, and the large window and skylight bring in so much natural light you barely feel like you\u2019re indoors anymore. For all intents and purposes, you\u2019ve created the most clean and homely area you could think of \u2013 it\u2019s an ideal kitchen.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">But you soon find out there is one finishing touch you may be lacking. That cherry on top that could elevate your kitchen from being simply \u2018good\u2019 to \u2018phenomenal\u2019. What you\u2019re missing is lighting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">Lighting plays a crucial role in the kitchen for several reasons. Like in all areas of the house, lighting can be used to bring in light at times where there is no natural light to illuminate the room, as well as serving a decorative purpose \u2013 strategically placed lights can really help create any atmosphere you want present in your room. If it\u2019s a room that you\u2019ll spend a lot of time in, like the kitchen, you will want the light to create just the right air for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">Another reason why properly planning your kitchen lighting is the fact that you will be performing many manual tasks in there with precision being a must if you don\u2019t want to lose a finger, or worse. In order to be precise in using tools, you have to see what you\u2019re doing at all times. For that reason, you want your lights placed in areas that will illuminate your workspace \u2013 that being your countertop. So you want lights attached\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"><strong>under your cupboards and cabinets<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\">. And there is no more practical way to achieve that than through\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"><strong>LED lights<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-GB\">Here\u2019s why LED technology is your best choice:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"pspd-card\">  <div class=\"pspd-card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marcled.com\/index.php?id_product=1199&#038;controller=product\">24VDC LED tape warm white 2700K 14.4W\/m 180LED\/m 5m (72W) IP20 SMD3528<\/a><\/div>  <div class=\"pspd-card-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pspd-card-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marcled.com\/6222\/1199.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of: 24VDC LED tape warm white 2700K 14.4W\/m 180LED\/m 5m (72W) IP20 SMD3528\" \/><\/div>  <div class=\"pspd-card-price\"><span class=\"pspd-card-price-label\">Price:<\/span> \u00a350.00 VAT excluded<\/div>  <div class=\"pspd-card-action\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marcled.com\/index.php?id_product=1199&#038;controller=product\" class=\"pspd-card-btn\">See product<\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"pspd-card\">  <div class=\"pspd-card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marcled.com\/index.php?id_product=1200&#038;controller=product\">24VDC LED tape warm white 2200K 19.2W\/m 240LED\/m 5m (96W) IP20 SMD3528<\/a><\/div>  <div class=\"pspd-card-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pspd-card-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marcled.com\/6224\/1200.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of: 24VDC LED tape warm white 2200K 19.2W\/m 240LED\/m 5m (96W) IP20 SMD3528\" \/><\/div>  <div class=\"pspd-card-price\"><span class=\"pspd-card-price-label\">Price:<\/span> \u00a355.00 VAT excluded<\/div>  <div class=\"pspd-card-action\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marcled.com\/index.php?id_product=1200&#038;controller=product\" class=\"pspd-card-btn\">See product<\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"pspd-card\">  <div class=\"pspd-card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marcled.com\/index.php?id_product=1201&#038;controller=product\">24VDC LED tape warm white 2700K 19.2W\/m 240LED\/m 5m (96W) IP20 SMD3528<\/a><\/div>  <div class=\"pspd-card-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pspd-card-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marcled.com\/6225\/1201.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of: 24VDC LED tape warm white 2700K 19.2W\/m 240LED\/m 5m (96W) IP20 SMD3528\" \/><\/div>  <div class=\"pspd-card-price\"><span class=\"pspd-card-price-label\">Price:<\/span> \u00a355.00 VAT excluded<\/div>  <div class=\"pspd-card-action\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marcled.com\/index.php?id_product=1201&#038;controller=product\" class=\"pspd-card-btn\">See product<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h3><span lang=\"en-GB\"><strong>They\u2019re a relatively new, energy-efficient solution<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">Invented at the beginning of the 20\u00a0century, LED lights may not be as tried and tested as regular light bulbs, but the amount of development they\u2019ve undergone in the meantime is staggering. They are currently around 10 times more energy-efficient than traditional bulbs, significantly reducing your electric bills if implemented on a large scale. They also last much longer than traditional lighting, further extending their efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span lang=\"en-GB\"><strong>They light up instantly and come in a variety of hues<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">\u00a0Standard light bulbs require a warm-up period before they can fully give off light \u2013 this is not the case with LED lights! You can be certain that your light will turn on instantaneously after you flick that switch. LED lights also come in a wide array of warm and cold hues, unlike the limited selection you get with traditional bulbs, so you can use that to your advantage when aiming for a specific mood in your kitchen. And did we mention that LED lights don\u2019t heat up as much as traditional lights?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span lang=\"en-GB\"><strong>LED is the future<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\">While all the characteristics listed above are certainly a great selling point for LED lights, nothing can truly compare to the limitless potential that LED lights exhibit, as more and more money is invested in the evolution of the technology. This is a promise of even more greatness in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-GB\"><a class=\"article-link\" href=\"https:\/\/marcled.com\/\">Marcled<\/a> offers you only the best developments of modern technology. <a class=\"article-link\" href=\"https:\/\/marcled.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/04\/under-cabinet-lighting-how-to-choose-whats-the-best\/\">LED lights under your cabinets<\/a> are really the only way to go if you want to achieve a perfect atmosphere in your kitchen in an energy-efficient, quick manner. As LED lights become increasingly common, their prices keep dropping and their construction becomes more refined. So what are you waiting for?<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re remodelling your kitchen. You think you have everything planned to the last detail \u2013 your stone countertops are of supreme quality, your cabinets are crafted from the finest wood, and the large window and skylight bring in so much natural light you barely feel like you\u2019re indoors anymore. 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