Deborah says most kitchen lighting consists of one fluorescent fixture in the middle of the room and no task lighting at all. Here are some of her quick-fix tips:
1. Replace the fluorescent bulb with a full-spectrum bulb and put a shade on it.
2. Add some task lighting. The most inexpensive are wall-mounted clips that allow you to position light where you need it. Aim the light in front of you and never put a clip light near the sink!
3. Consider under-counter halogen lights. They can be easily wired and give wonderful bright light.
4. Put lighting on dimmer switches to allow different brightness levels in different areas.
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