Which ceiling light for the kitchen? - The big buying guide

The kitchen is much more than just a place to cook. It is the heart of the home, a meeting place and often also a part of the living space. So that you feel completely at ease there, the right ceiling light for the kitchen plays a decisive role. It provides brightness, helps you to cook and at the same time creates an atmosphere that invites you to linger.

In this comprehensive guide, we show you what you should look out for, which s.luce ceiling lights in skapetze® suit which kitchen situation and how you can perfectly combine functionality and style with the right choice.

Imagine this: You're preparing vegetables, but your workspace is in the shade. Or you want to enjoy a glass of wine in the evening, but the bright light ruins the mood. This is exactly where you can see why choosing the right kitchen lighting is so important:

• Functionality: bright, shadow-free light for cooking and cleaning.

• Atmosphere: atmospheric lighting for dining and living areas.

• Design: the ceiling light shapes the character of your kitchen.

• 300-500 lumens per square meter are recommended.
• Example calculation: A 15 m² kitchen requires 4,500-7,500 lumens.
• Better to choose something brighter - dimmable LEDs make you flexible.

• Warm white (2,700-3,000 K): homely, perfect for open-plan kitchens.
• Neutral white (3,500-4,000 K): ideal for cooking, as colors appear natural.
• Tip: Combine different light colors, e.g. using dimmable or tunable white LEDs.

• Saves up to 80% energy compared to halogen.
• Service life: up to 50,000 hours.
• Instantly bright, no flickering.
• Optional: smart home control via app or voice assistant.

In areas with moisture or steam (e.g. above the stove without an extractor hood), you should look for a higher IP protection:

Caution: Grease and water vapor can corrode lights - choose easy-to-clean materials such as glass, metal or acrylic.

Not every kitchen is the same - and that's exactly why there is no one perfect ceiling light for everyone. The size of the room, the arrangement of the furniture, wall units or an open-plan living concept have a major influence on which lighting solution is best suited. While a small kitchen often gets by with a space-saving, flat luminaire, a spacious eat-in kitchen needs several light sources and flexible dimming functions. Below, we look at the most important kitchen types and show you which s.luce ceiling lights are the best choice for skapetze®.

In a small kitchen, every centimeter counts - not only in terms of storage space, but also when it comes to lighting. A ceiling light should take up as little space as possible and still illuminate the entire room evenly. Flat LED models that sit flush with the ceiling are ideal: they look discreet, do not clutter the room and distribute their light over a wide area. A neutral white light is particularly advantageous, as it makes the kitchen appear larger and ensures a clear view when cooking.

Large kitchens offer plenty of space for cooking and moving around - but this is precisely why a single ceiling light is often not enough. Instead, it makes sense to either place several light sources strategically or choose a particularly large ceiling light that provides sufficient brightness. You should pay attention to high lumen values in order to illuminate the room evenly. At the same time, dimmability is a must: you need bright light during the day or when cooking, but it can also be cozier in the evening.

Wall units are practical for storage space, but often cause a problem: they cast shadows on work surfaces. To avoid this, well-planned ambient lighting with a centrally positioned ceiling light is important. This should emit a wide beam and illuminate the entire room evenly. Under-cabinet luminaires can also be useful to illuminate specific work surfaces and thus avoid shadow areas.

The ceiling lights from s.luce are not only light sources, but also design objects. Each model combines high-quality materials with modern LED technology and gives your kitchen a unique look. Whether purist, elegant or airy - with the matching s.luce lights, you can consciously shape the character of your kitchen.

The perfect ceiling light for your kitchen depends on the size, furnishings and type of use. Mit s.luce LED ceiling lights, you'll find the right mix of functionality, style and flexibility - whether you have a small kitchen, large kitchen-diner or design-oriented room.

Invest in the right lighting - and your kitchen will not only be practical, but also a real feel-good place.