Design a complete layered kitchen lighting plan — ambient, task, and accent layers. Calculate recessed light count, under-cabinet lumen output, island pendant heights, and total lumen requirements for every zone in any kitchen layout.
Measurement units
Metric
Metres, m2
Imperial
Feet, sq ft
Kitchen layout
Galley
L-shape
U-shape
Open plan
Kitchen dimensions
Total length of all countertop runs
Island / peninsula
Luminaire specification
Primary ambient light source on the ceiling
Override auto count or leave on auto
Typical 6″ recessed: 700-1000lm
Kitchen designer
Drag appliances into the room. Tap a placed item to select it, then drag to move or click the red x to remove. Drag an item outside the room to delete it.
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