kitchen ceiling height dilemma
Stephen D
7 months ago
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Comments (7)We used a local company specialising in bespoke kitchens which could fit cupboards all the way up to the ceiling. It was a more expensive option but was so much better value for money in the long-term as it gave us masses of space. A small set of aluminium steps hangs inside one cupboard. True, some of the space is less accessible on a day-to-day basis. But it is dust-free!...See MoreKitchen lighting - different ceiling heights
Comments (1)Hi, Charlie, This looks like an interesting plan -- what are you doing about lighting for the work surfaces? Will you have under-cupboard lighting? I know you say you don't like downlights (recessed spots), however they can be extremely useful (on a separate circuit) to have as additional worktop lighting, to make sure you don't work in the dark! Their unobtrusiveness also allows you to have the style of light fittings elsewhere that you want, which might not be enough light on their own. Regarding the ceiling fittings; I do get that different ceiling heights are a challenge. It all depends on what you want to light, and if the lights as positioned will work for your lifestyle. However, I wouldn't worry too much, and instead make sure that all areas have enough light for their purpose. Depending on the fittings chosen, you could even have one large pendant rather than the two that are shown over the island (between the RSJs); although two smaller fittings would also work, as shown. What will that single, circled fitting light? It generally works best if the light fitting has a specific purpose and is lighting something in particular rather than just a patch of floor. Would it make sense to have it over the island at that point rather than between the island and cabinets? That could also be a track over that part of the island if that is what you like, as long at is is simple enough to work with whatever pendant fittings you choose for the other area. Or it could be a pendant matching the others, even with the different ceiling heights....See MoreOpen Plan Ceiling Dilemma
Comments (4)Hi there. this sounds like an interesting project and dilemma. there are a couple of options you could entertain in this instance. 1- drop the centre ceiling so its level withe the perimeter ceiling but leaving a shadow gap of 150mm. using a profile such as the DsL profile below you can easily drop in some linear led . Note the shadow gap in the ceiling of the second image. You can then add in downlighters in the dropped ceiling for general light to highlight that particular zone. 2- You could use the same profile but install it to the lower perimeter ceiling so that the light washes into the raised ceiling such as the picture below. This will add height and by adding in downlighters to the middle areas you can define that zone. Pendants instead of or as well as the downlights can further enhance the living zone depending on if you have an island/table over which to hang some decorative lights. I hope this information helps and good luck with the project....See MoreDilemma on beam / roof height
Comments (4)I think I'd keep it at the height it is. Once the doors are in and everything is painted the same colour i really don't think the height difference will stand out and lowering the beam further is going to lose some of that open plan feel...See MoreCWD
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