The kitchen lighting market has gone through
some dramatic changes in the past few years and the technology offered has been forced to evolve in order to keep up with changing demand. While kitchen lighting used to be an afterthought in design, it is now rightly being recognised as an important factor in the design process. The recent preference for kitchen islands has brought about a number of changes in the kitchen lighting market. There has been a
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shift away from simple utilitarian use of lighting towards its use as a key element of overall design aesthetic and to highlight key features or showcase a statement appliance. As always, another factor driving change in
Style and quality have always been of paramount importance, but energy saving properties have also improved, meaning LED lighting has grown in prominence
the kitchen and bathroom lighting sectors is changing regulations, such as Part L of the Building Regulations (Conservation of fuel and power). These regulations are just some of many Government-led initiatives designed to help reduce the UK’s energy usage and drive the coun- try towards energy efficiency. What’s crucial is that you no longer have to choose between style and efficiency; the majority of products now easily combine both. Installers and contractors should use their
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knowledge and insight into these initiatives to ensure that customers are kept abreast of the lat- est changes to regulations and legislations. Combining that with an in-depth knowledge of what products are currently available or about to be launched means that customers are given the knowledge and tools to make a difference while also improving overall customer satisfac- tion. Products such as lighting controls and PIRs are just some of the latest energy saving inno- vations to capture the industry’s attention. Kitchen and bathroom technologies are devel-
oping faster than ever. As consumer confidence grows, more and more people are planning to upgrade their properties and are looking to make changes to their kitchen and bathroom designs. As such, they need to research the latest lighting products and how modern lighting technologies
can make a real difference, both in terms of design and energy usage.
Dave Simpson is lighting and lamps product manager at YESSS Electrical
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