Lighting in an open plan kitchen/ diner/ living area

Oct 22, 2025 - 5:22 AM

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  • My kitchen knock through/ extension is being built. We have been living on microwave food and dust for a few months now and builder has just asked me about lighting. I have no clue. I have only been obsessing over work tops up until now.

    Can anyone make good suggestions?

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  • I just wanted to ask if anyone has tried using motion sensor under-cabinet lights in their kitchen-diner space? I added a set recently and it's been a game-changer for evening tasks without needing to switch on the main lights. Curious if anyone else has played around with layered lighting that reacts automatically?

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  • I had a similar setup and used zones to make each area feel separate—warm pendants over the dining, downlights in the kitchen, and a floor lamp for the lounge. I found loads of ideas and fittings that worked at https://neutralighting.co.uk/collections/dining-room-lighting and the customer service helped me pick stuff that didn’t clash. Mixing light types made such a difference without making the space feel cluttered.

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  • Open-plan spaces are tricky; lighting sets the tone more than furniture. I was reading IQ Option feedback today, and weirdly, it relates, both require balance and timing. Layered lighting, like smart investment, brings clarity instead of chaos. Good planning upfront keeps everything functional and visually calm.

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