At Illumify Design, a premier Metro Atlanta lighting design service, we collaborate with homeowners, custom home builders, remodelers, interior designers, electrical contractors, and system integrators to craft exceptional kitchen lighting. Guided by our ILLUMIFY philosophy—Innovate, Layer, Lively, Unify, Maximize, Illuminate, Flex, Yearn—we create standout kitchens through layered lighting, style-matched design, and smart lighting solutions. Here’s how we do it.
1. Layered Lighting for Function and Ambiance
Layered lighting is our cornerstone, blending multiple sources for a versatile, balanced kitchen. We design each layer to enhance functionality and aesthetic appeal.
- Task Lighting: We specify LED under-cabinet strips (3500K-4000K) for shadow-free prep zones like countertops and islands. Adjustable recessed or track lights target key areas, with dimmers for adaptability.
- Ambient Lighting: Recessed ceiling lights or a central flush-mount fixture (2700K-3000K) deliver a warm, cohesive glow. Strategic placement ensures even illumination, ideal for open-plan spaces.
- Accent Lighting: LED tape lights highlight shelves or backsplashes, while spotlights emphasize design elements, adding sophistication and depth.
Pro Tip: Dimmable layers allow seamless transitions from bright prep to cozy dining, embodying our “Flex” principle.
2. Style-Matched Design for Cohesion
We partner with clients and professionals to ensure lighting aligns with the kitchen’s aesthetic, guided by our “Unify” principle.
- Match the Aesthetic: Modern kitchens feature sleek pendants in brushed nickel. Traditional spaces shine with bronze chandeliers. Farmhouse designs embrace rustic fixtures, while eclectic kitchens blend bold elements.
- Coordinate Details: We align finishes with hardware (e.g., chrome faucets, gold pulls). Fixture scale suits the space—large pendants for expansive kitchens, smaller ones for compact layouts. Island pendants (2-3, 8-12 inches wide) are specified 30-36 inches above countertops.
- Statement Pieces: A custom chandelier or bold pendants serve as focal points, enhancing interior designers’ visions and builders’ project appeal.
Pro Tip: Visit our upcoming Illumify Lighting Experience Center in Metro Atlanta to explore fixtures that elevate your design.
3. Smart Lighting for Modern Ease
Working with system integrators and brands like Lutron and Control4, we design smart lighting for control and efficiency, reflecting our “Innovate” ethos.
- Smart Integration: We specify app- or voice-controlled bulbs (Alexa, Google Home) for adjustable brightness and color. Smart LED strips and recessed lights ensure full customization.
- Tailored Scenes: We design “Cooking” (4000K), “Dining” (2700K), or “Entertaining” modes, with schedules for automated transitions.
- Convenience & Efficiency: Motion sensors enable hands-free operation, ideal for busy kitchens. High efficacy LEDs reduce costs, appealing to eco-conscious clients.
Pro Tip: We collaborate with system integrators to ensure seamless smart system integration, showcased at our Experience Center.
Why Choose Illumify?
We partner with homeowners for dream kitchens, builders and remodelers for marketable projects, and designers for cohesive visions. Our process—consultation, tailored lighting plans, and coordination with electrical contractors and integrators—delivers excellence. Imagine a farmhouse kitchen with LED task lights, a rustic chandelier, and smart controls.
Ready to transform your kitchen? Contact Illumify Design at info@illumifydesign.com or visit our website. Builders, remodelers, designers, and contractors, let’s collaborate at our Illumify Lighting Experience Center, opening soon in Metro Atlanta!
