Kitchen help

[Da_elf]

Its been a while since i posted. This is a simple kitchen which im trying to light with light from the correct lighting fixtures. unfortunately in a room like this i need a central light source. I had before a simple round type of covering which the client hated (so did i) but no matter what i do i cant seem to get away from the need of a central light source. the downlights on the sink and bar are not enough to light the kitchen.





Does anyone have any suggestions?

[zuliban]

hi da elf i dont know if this can help but use a expoential tint and play whit its settings so u can bright more the light and affect the scene whit no burned areas

[RErender]

Maybe some uplights/flourescents above the cabinets?

[Da_elf]

@Zuliban i know. i want to get everything modeled and get the lights working before i start worrying with corrections like that.

@RErender i think ill give that a try. i was thinking the same thing.

[Da_elf]

just a quick update on my kitchen. im going to call it quits once i fix the curtains and put in a window. still need to get a dish washer modeled or find one online. but im moving onto the rest of the house now

[sunnyc1]

Da Elf,

this may be a silly question, but is this a real project or are you doing some R & D? How accurate are you trying to get?

I recommend a central "dome" light on the ceiling to provide the ambient illumination to the kitchen. Your downlights should only be providing "task lighting". I wouldn't expect downlights to light the whole kitchen sufficiently in reality.

SunnyC

[Da_elf]

the central light theme was where i was going with the earlier images as you can see. client didnt like a big bulky looking light there but didnt know what he did want leaving it up to me.

[percydaman]

agreed... its rare to see only little recessed down lights in an area such as this. Youll see them in little strategic areas but almost always youll have a main light there in the middle or something.

[Da_elf]

yup. as you can see on the floor plan my task lights are over the sink and over the counter. then the central light in the middle. I guess what i need to figure out isnt light placement. ive got that. its figuring out what fixture to use for that central light.

[percydaman]

I think a recessed flourescent would look fine.

[Da_elf]

hmmm. good idea. they got those circular florescent lights that im sure could be put into a recessed area im sure

[sunnyc1]

perhaps you can use some of erco's larger recessed downlights. They come in many sizes. We've got ones in the office that are 20cm in diameter, cast a white fluoroscent light and are quite bright.

I reckon you only need 2-3 of these lights and that should do the trick.

SunnyC

[Da_elf]

just a little bit more on my project