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Natasha Brinsmead

How many lights should there be in a kitchen? Design pros reveal the golden number for a well-lit cooking space

Dark grey Shaker kitchen with large kitchen island with oversized glass pendants.

Exactly how many lights should there be in a kitchen? If there is one room that is really tricky when it comes to lighting it well, it has to be this one.

Kitchens are such multi-purpose spaces where all kinds of activities – other than the preparation of food – take place, from dining to home working, socialising to relaxing. With that in mind, the lighting needs really careful consideration if it is going to allow for all these activities to run smoothly.

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