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Optimize your kitchen with smart kitchen lighting

  • Last updated 24. May 2024

As technology becomes an increasingly integral part of our daily lives, our homes are becoming smarter too. One area where this innovation is particularly evident is in lighting, including kitchen lighting. A well-designed and intelligently lit kitchen can not only enhance functionality but also create a pleasant atmosphere.

In this blog post, we explore how you can use lighting technology to create a well-lit and cozy kitchen, perfect for both relaxation and cooking.

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Søren Rasmussen
Søren is the Key Account Manager for Export and Sales at Antidark. He has worked many years in the industry and knows how to utilize lighting as an active part of the decor.
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Advantages of smart kitchen lighting

If you’re considering whether smart kitchen lighting is right for you, here are some benefits that might help in your decision-making process. Firstly, significant energy and cost savings can be achieved, especially with LED technology, which uses less energy and has a longer lifespan compared to traditional bulbs.

Additionally, improved functionality and user-friendliness are other major advantages. With smart bulbs and adjustable lamps with integrated LEDs, you can easily adjust brightness and color temperature via apps or voice control, making cooking and other kitchen activities more convenient.

Let’s dive a bit deeper into the different trends in smart kitchen lighting and take a closer look at the various technologies.

LED technology

Energy efficiency

The first technology that is indispensable when we talk about lamps and lighting is LED. LED bulbs are known for being exceptionally energy-efficient. They use up to 80% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs, which can result in significant savings on your electricity bill. This is especially important in the kitchen, where lighting is often on for long periods. By choosing LED lighting, you can reduce your energy consumption without compromising on brightness or quality.

Long lifespan

Another major advantage of LED technology is its long lifespan. LED bulbs can last up to 25,000 hours, which is many times longer than traditional bulbs. This means you rarely have to worry about replacing bulbs, saving both time and money.

Lamps with integrated LEDs can have a lifespan of up to 50,000 hours, allowing you to enjoy them for many years. After the end of their lifespan, the driver can be replaced, and the lamp can be used again.

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Smart bulbs and lamps with integrated LEDs

With smart bulbs and lamps with integrated LEDs, a world of possibilities has opened up, making it easy to create the perfect lighting environment in your kitchen as well as the rest of your home.

Here, we take a closer look at the differences between smart bulbs and lamps with integrated LEDs, and how they work with smart control systems.

Smart bulbs

Smart bulbs are designed to be installed in lamps and fixtures with standard sockets (E14, E27, and GU10), making them a flexible and user-friendly solution.

Smart bulbs contain built-in technology that allows them to connect directly to the home’s Wi-Fi network or via a bridge (hub). Once connected, they can be controlled using smartphone apps, voice assistants like Google Home and Amazon Alexa, or remote controls. This makes it easy to turn them on and off, adjust brightness, and change the color temperature as needed.

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Lamps with integrated LED

Lamps with integrated LEDs are designed with LED lights that are permanently installed in the lamp itself. These lamps, as mentioned earlier, often have a longer lifespan compared to replaceable LED bulbs.

Most lamps with integrated LEDs can also be controlled via smart systems and often offer more advanced options for integration and control.

One of the most advanced ways to control these lamps is with DALI. DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) is a system for those who want full and advanced control over their lighting. DALI allows precise control of each lamp, adjustment of brightness, grouping of lamps, and creation of different lighting settings.

DALI is often used in commercial settings where the need for flexibility and precise lighting is high, but it is also an excellent solution for private homes if you want advanced lighting control. With DALI, it is also possible to connect the lamps to systems like Google Home if you want even greater flexibility and the ability to use voice control and integration with other smart devices in your home.

Adjusting brightness and colour temperature

With the above technologies, you can easily adjust the brightness and colour temperature to suit specific activities. This is particularly useful in the kitchen, which often serves as a multifunctional space that needs to be both efficient and relaxing.

In the morning, you can choose bright, white light to wake up and get energized. In the evening, you can dim the lights and select a warmer color temperature to create a relaxing atmosphere. When cooking and needing to see details clearly, you can set the lights to be bright. When it’s time to dine or relax with family and friends, you can dim the lights for a more pleasant ambiance. Many lamps with integrated LEDs have a “dim to warm” function, which makes the light warmer as it is dimmed. This creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for relaxed evenings.

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How do you choose the right smart lighting for your kitchen?

When choosing smart lighting for your kitchen, there are several considerations you should take into account before making a purchase. Think about your needs for brightness and color temperature, as well as how you want to control the lighting – via smartphone, voice assistant, or remote control. Also, consider whether you prefer smart bulbs that can easily be installed in existing fixtures or lamps with integrated LEDs that can offer more advanced control options.

It is also important to consider where the lights will be placed. The placement of the lighting can affect both the functionality and the ambiance of the kitchen. For example, under-cabinet lighting is ideal for illuminating work surfaces, while recessed ceiling lights can provide even and broad illumination of the entire room.

Perhaps you also want some more ambient lighting, such as pendants over the kitchen island and table lamps on the shelf. By considering the placement, you can ensure that you get the best possible lighting for your needs and activities in the kitchen.

If you need more practical tips for lighting your kitchen, you can read more on the page below.

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