A lighting expert shares must-know tips for designing a functional kitchen.
John Merkl
The right lighting is one of the most important elements ofkitchen design.
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Elizabeth Howard
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Add Personality Through Light Fixtures
Light fixtures offer a great opportunity to infuse personality into your kitchen.
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Cochran compares choosing kitchen lighting to adding jewelry to an outfit.
Focus on functional lighting first, such astrack lightingover a kitchen island.
Then, add in decorative pieces, like a flashy pendant light or colorfulwall sconces.
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