If you’re having your kitchen redecorated and are wondering whether it’s worth changing the lighting too, we’d definitely say it’s something to consider.
A good Downlights Installation can make a kitchen feel brighter, more modern and, most importantly, much easier to use. At A Bathe Electrics, a straightforward installation would typically cost around £300–£600, depending on how many downlights you need, the existing wiring and how easy the ceiling is to access. Unlike one central light, downlights can be positioned to put light exactly where you need it, rather than leaving your worktops and corners in the shadows.
Why are downlights a good choice for your kitchen?
Think about how much you actually do in your kitchen. You’re chopping vegetables, cooking dinner, washing up, cleaning and probably doing a dozen other things while you’re in there. Having good lighting makes all of those jobs easier, but one light in the middle of the ceiling doesn't always do a particularly good job.
We often speak to homeowners who have lived with a single central fitting for years without really noticing how poorly it lights the room. Then, once they improve the lighting, they wonder why they didn't do it sooner! Downlights allow you to spread the light around the kitchen, particularly over worktops and cooking areas where you need it most.
We recently worked on an early 20th-century end-of-terrace property on Newlands Road where the homeowners were having their kitchen redecorated. They wanted to take the opportunity to change the lighting because they currently had one central spotlight bar, and to be honest, it wasn't doing a particularly good job of lighting the whole room.
This is exactly the sort of situation where a Downlights Installation can make such a noticeable difference. Rather than having one fitting trying to illuminate everything from the centre of the ceiling, we could look at how the kitchen was actually being used and work out where the light would be most useful. By positioning the downlights carefully, you can get much better coverage across the room and reduce those annoying darker areas.
With older properties, we also need to consider what's already in the ceiling and how the existing electrical installation has been set up. Every house is different, particularly when you're working with an older property, so we always look at what's there before deciding on the best way to carry out the work.
Getting your kitchen lighting right
One thing we always tell customers is that more downlights don't necessarily mean better lighting. It's all about getting the positioning right. You want enough light to make the kitchen practical without ending up with a ceiling full of fittings.
We can help you work out where your Downlights Installation would be most effective, whether that’s above your worktops, around the cooking area, over a sink or simply to brighten up the room as a whole. You might even want to combine downlights with other lighting to create a softer atmosphere when you're not cooking.
For us, the most important thing is that your new lighting works for you and your home. At A Bathe Electrics, we'll happily talk through your ideas, offer our advice and make sure the finished installation is safe, practical and looks great.
If you're considering a Downlights Installation in Stirchley, contact A Bathe Electrics today by phone on 01215 170598 or via our contact form to discuss your kitchen lighting.
