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2 hours ago, Katie Meadow said:The other thing I would improve if I were designing a new kitchen is lighting. The older I get the more light I need to cook. Good lighting under the cabinet overhangs would be nice. So far, whatever the motivation needed to fix this problem hasn't reached the tipping point.
Because under counter lighting is required for energy in some jurisdictions the designers do it automatically. Especially nice if you can isolate the area you want lit.
3 minutes ago, Katie Meadow said:The other thing I would improve if I were designing a new kitchen is lighting. The older I get the more light I need to cook. Good lighting under the cabinet overhangs would be nice. So far, whatever the motivation needed to fix this problem hasn't reached the tipping point.
Because under counter lighting is required for energy is some jurisdictions the designers do it automatically. Especially nice if you can isolate the area you want lit.
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