Our Latest Obsession: Kichler Lighting Effects
The right lighting can change the look and feel of your space. Try these Kichler effects to see which suits your home.
Every space in your home has a different purpose and can benefit from lighting that highlights that purpose. Whether you’re trying to create a vibe or trying to light the way, Kichler has the lighting effect for you, and we are obsessed with the fixtures and elements that go into achieving these effects.
Here, we discuss 5 effects and how to achieve them. But first, the basics: Light layering, color temperature, and placement.
Light Layering
Layer 1: Ambient Lighting
Ambient lighting is meant to be as natural and flat as possible. Ideally, it should be a soft glow that gives the space enough light for you to function without flooding it with light.
Layer 2: Accent Lighting
Accent lighting is intended to draw the eye to a specific focal point. This is useful for artwork or other items on display or above a kitchen island.
Layer 3: Task Lighting
Task lighting is concentrated on a specific area. It is meant to help accomplish tasks that require attention to detail, and works best as a contrasting light.
Color Temperature
Color Temperature is the appearance of light provided by a light bulb, which ranges from warm to cool. The temperature of a bulb is measured using correlated color temperature (CCT), which is measured in degrees of Kelvin (K). Warm colors have a lower CCT value, which gets higher as the bulb color gets cooler.
Placement
Different spaces have different lighting requirements. Some spaces will need more ceiling fixtures, others will benefit from wall elements. They should be evenly spaced throughout the room. Don’t let the math scare you. As long as you know the height and width of your room, choosing the right lighting is easy. It’s always a good idea to create a lighting plan ahead of time.
The Kichler Lighting Effects
Energetic Brilliance
When your space requires you to feel fully awake, alive, and alert, you’ll want lighting that makes you feel ready to conquer the task at hand.
How to Get the Effect
Light Layering
You’ll want downlights here, accompanied by flush mounts to give you the indirect brilliance you’ll need.
Color Temperature
This type of lighting mimics solar light. Its temperature is relatively cool at approximately 3000 K. Gyms and kitchens are the ideal spaces for this type of lighting.
Products and Placement
If being used in a kitchen, consider under-cabinet lights. To be sure all of the space is well-lit, angle lighting elements down as well as diagonally. Downlights and flush mounts are helpful to achieve this effect.
Focused Intensity
When you want the eye to be drawn to a very specific feature of your space, consider focused intensity lighting. Dim lighting is highlighting by directional lighting in this style.
How to Get the Effect
Light Layering
Consider pendant lighting above an island, track lighting to highlight an entertainment center, or under cabinet lighting for tasks in the garage or potting shed.
Color Temperature
Creating this look requires bright, cool white light between approximately 2700 and 3000 K.
Products and Placement
Point lighting elements directly at the area you wish to highlight, keep the remainder of the space dimly lit. Pendants are helpful, along with spotlights, and track lighting.
Calming Aura
After a long day under harsh office lights, it’s lovely to come home to lighting that emits a blushing glow on your space. This type of lighting makes it easier to feel at ease and unwind.
How to Get the Effect
Light Layering
Use sconces to set the tone for a tranquil space, or a pendant for ambient light. Consider channel lighting to safely light spaces without flooding them with brilliance.
Color Temperature
To dissolve cares and creating a relaxing aura, use warm, white light of approximately 2700 K.
Products and Placement
The important thing to remember is to place lighting elements where they are not the focal point, so their effects can be seen indirectly. Consider a bedside pendant.
Natural Radiance
Natural Radiance is exactly what it sounds like, the look of natural lighting, or sunshine, in a space.
How to Get the Effect
Light Layering
Use sconces, pendants, or even tape lighting to achieve the look of sunshine no matter what the weather.
Color Temperature
To create a natural feeling, use neutral white light of approximately 3000 K, which creates vibrancy without being overpowering.
Products and Placement
Consider adding lighting along walls or tables to illuminate the area without overpowering it. Try LED tape lighting for inconvenient spots.
Romantic Glow
Soft shadows and muted light defines a romantic glow. It’s warm and subtle and encourages hushed tones.
How to Get the Effect
Light Layering
Dimmer switches are an easy option for your chandelier, or muted sconces casting indirect light.
Color Temperature
The key here is to dim your existing fixtures. Create an intimate space with warm light, or approximately 2700 K.
Products and Placement
To achieve balance and have enough light in your space without casting too much of a glow, start with one overhead fixture and add wall elements like sconces as needed. Chandeliers the best way to achieve this.
Get The Full Effect
Using layering, color temperature, and placement, you can develop a lighting scheme that will help set the tone for your space. Now that we know what a difference lighting effects can make, we are obsessed.
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