For a kitchen, opt for a cool white light. That means a Kelvin rating of 3,000 to 4,500. Warm, yellower light with a lower Kelvin rating is better for a living space rather than one where food preparation and cooking take place.

A good kitchen lighting plan should include task lighting for countertops, peninsulas, or kitchen islands that are used for food prep; general lighting throughout to provide balance when natural light is limited; and ambient light that can be adjusted according to the time of day or the mood you want to create to make the space inviting and relaxing for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between.

With how to plan kitchen lighting - and indeed that for any room - there are three main forms of lighting which should be taken into account. These are task, ambient and accent. 'Task lighting is the most beneficial form of lighting for any kitchen scheme,' believes David Amos, Founder, Amos Lighting + Home.