Outdoor kitchen lighting is one of the great ways to maximize the aesthetic beauty of your outdoor space, especially after dark. But did you know that it also affects most of the things you do in your outdoor kitchen? From food preparation to cooking, and to the presentation of the food on the table, the outdoor lighting plays a role in it.
It is no secret that the proper and right lighting enhances the appeal of the food you put on the table. And if you’re cooking at night in your outdoor kitchen it can be challenging because the ambiance is different when you cook indoors. This is why it is important for you to choose the right lighting to use for your outdoor kitchen.
In this blog, we will share with you some tips on how you can enjoy your outdoor space after dark.
Plan Ahead
Before you start purchasing lights to use for your outdoor kitchen, it is always advisable to make a plan first. Make a checklist and visualize how you would like your outdoor kitchen to look like with the lights.
Remember that there are three lightings you have to consider; ambient, task, and accent. These three layers would apply depending on what you’re doing in the outdoor kitchen.
Ambient lighting is more commonly known as general lighting. This is the lighting you will use when you want the space to look pleasing to the eyes. It generally lights up the area.
Task lighting is the type of lighting you would use when you or someone is carrying a task in the area. This helps the person to navigate properly because the lighting is just right to the eyes, and you’ll be able to prepare or cook meals just like when you are cooking in your main kitchen inside your house.
Accent lighting is used when highlighting object(s) that create a dramatic effect on the area. This type of lighting gives a layer and draws attention for optimal presentation and visibility.
Calculate and Evaluate
Several lighting doesn’t mean it would result in extravagant aesthetics. Sometimes it can be an eyesore, especially when you’re not using all of them. But it would also be the same principle with limited lighting. Limited lighting can sometimes result in being unable to showcase objects or spaces that you want to emphasize.
This is why it is really important to determine how many lights and what type of lighting you will use for your outdoor kitchen.
Determine what type of design and lighting you will use for the space. You have to determine the sizes and measurements to ensure that they will fit perfectly.
There are a variety of lightbulbs to choose from. You just have to ensure that it will look good according to how you visualized the look of the area where you will use it for.
Use LED Lights
If there’s one best type of light to use that is in the market today, that would be LED. Aside from the fact that it is cost-effective and energy-efficient, LEDs come in a variety of colors. There are LED light bulbs that have light variations (depth, warmth, and intensity) to consider.
Furthermore, ensure that you will be using lighting that is fit to be used outdoors because the temperature indoors is different. This is also to ensure that it can withstand and be durable with outdoor elements.
Make Sure It Compliments
Aside from the fact that you’re working on making your outdoor kitchen look pleasing to the eyes by choosing the right lighting, you also have to see if it would compliment the lighting you have inside your house. You can check and look from the inside of your house to see how you want the outdoor space to be lighted. Sometimes, strong lighting could be bothersome to its surroundings.
Use subtle lighting or at least with just enough intensity. You don’t want your property to be too bright and make your guests feel like they’re being interrogated because the lights you use look like spotlights.
Create An Atmosphere
Use lighting that would give dramatic effects to your outdoor kitchen that even though no one is using it, it is still worth keeping the lights on. This also would add security to your home because it provides an ambiance that someone is present in the house and keeps away intruders.
