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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 39 MIN

Avoid Costly Mistakes: How to Get Kitchen Lighting Right

from Love Your Kitchen

Kitchen lighting can make or break a design! The good news is that clever, high-end lighting is easily accessible to everyone—and it can instantly take your kitchen to the next level.In this episode of the Love Your Kitchen podcast, host Faye Newman is live from the KBB exhibition at the Sensio Lighting stand with lighting expert Andrew. Together, they simplify the world of kitchen lighting so you can approach your renovation with total confidence.Lighting is often an afterthought in kitchen design, but Andrew explains how easy it is to elevate your space using "Plug and Play" technology. We break down the golden trio of lighting—Task, Mood, and Convenience—and reveal how to illuminate tricky spaces like handle rails, deep pantry cabinets, and even solid stone worktops!Whether you are designing a sleek handleless modern space or a traditional in-frame shaker kitchen, this episode will show you how to add well designed lighting without the stress.👇 SUBSCRIBE for more visual inspiration and expert advice on creating your dream kitchen!  @LoveYourKitchenPodcast  Best Moments:"If we have a wall unit like this, all we need is a plug socket... there are so many options out there that take us away from needing the traditional light switch on the wall 100%." "Task lighting will always be the number one priority... it means that the worktop is fully illuminated so we're not trying to chop in the dark.""We talk about smart technology... our smart drivers will unlock 'circadian rhythm,' automatically following the sun to shift to a softer light to relax us on an evening.""If we can make it as simple as possible, it becomes an option that doesn't create complexity, it just creates a solution."About Our Guest: Andrew (Sensio lighting)Andrew is a former kitchen designer turned lighting expert representing Sensio Lighting. Sensio specialises in innovative, high-quality furniture lighting solutions designed for simplicity, from ultra-thin 4mm LED profiles to advanced smart home integrations.🔗 Find out more about Sensio: https://www.sensiolighting.com/About the Host: Faye NewmanFaye Newman is a freelance Kitchen Designer with 8 years of industry experience. With a background in furniture design, Faye focuses on creating spaces that reflect the essence of the home and the people who live in them.Extra Resources:Website: www.fayenewmandesign.com (Book a free kitchen discovery call & download your free kitchen guide!)TikTok: @LoveYourKitchenPodcast (Daily tips & behind-the-scenes)#KitchenLighting #SensioLighting #KitchenDesign #SmartHome #UnderCabinetLighting #LEDLighting #KitchenRenovation #LoveYourKitchenPodcast #HomeImprovement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kitchen lighting can make or break a design! The good news is that clever, high-end lighting is easily accessible to everyone—and it can instantly take your kitchen to the next level.In this episode of the Love Your Kitchen podcast, host Faye Newman is live from the KBB exhibition at the Sensio Lighting stand with lighting expert Andrew. Together, they simplify the world of kitchen lighting so you can approach your renovation with total confidence.Lighting is often an afterthought in kitchen design, but Andrew explains how easy it is to elevate your space using "Plug and Play" technology. We break down the golden trio of lighting—Task, Mood, and Convenience—and reveal how to illuminate tricky spaces like handle rails, deep pantry cabinets, and even solid stone worktops!Whether you are designing a sleek handleless modern space or a traditional in-frame shaker kitchen, this episode will show you how to add well designed lighting without the stress.👇 SUBSCRIBE for more visual inspiration and expert advice on creating your dream kitchen!  @LoveYourKitchenPodcast  Best Moments:"If we have a wall unit like this, all we need is a plug socket... there are so many options out there that take us away from needing the traditional light switch on the wall 100%." "Task lighting will always be the number one priority... it means that the worktop is fully illuminated so we're not trying to chop in the dark.""We talk about smart technology... our smart drivers will unlock 'circadian rhythm,' automatically following the sun to shift to a softer light to relax us on an evening.""If we can make it as simple as possible, it becomes an option that doesn't create complexity, it just creates a solution."About Our Guest: Andrew (Sensio lighting)Andrew is a former kitchen designer turned lighting expert representing Sensio Lighting. Sensio specialises in innovative, high-quality furniture lighting solutions designed for simplicity, from ultra-thin 4mm LED profiles to advanced smart home integrations.🔗 Find out more about Sensio: https://www.sensiolighting.com/About the Host: Faye NewmanFaye Newman is a freelance Kitchen Designer with 8 years of industry experience. With a background in furniture design, Faye focuses on creating spaces that reflect the essence of the home and the people who live in them.Extra Resources:Website: www.fayenewmandesign.com (Book a free kitchen discovery call & download your free kitchen guide!)TikTok: @LoveYourKitchenPodcast (Daily tips & behind-the-scenes)#KitchenLighting #SensioLighting #KitchenDesign #SmartHome #UnderCabinetLighting #LEDLighting #KitchenRenovation #LoveYourKitchenPodcast #HomeImprovement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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