BEWARE THE GLARE FACTOR

With light comes reflection. So before you choose your fittings, decide which surfaces will be reflective. “If you haven’t taken non-reflective surfaces into consideration, you’ll find they soak up the light,” warns Denise Hammond. Ensure your light sources are bright enough to illuminate your benchtops and joinery. In contrast, if the space features a lot of marble, chrome and shiny white areas, you may want to invest in diffused lighting to reduce the glare.