Kismet Design

Often used and mechanical in nature; we still want them to be beautiful, a joy to live in and easy to maintain. Kitchens and bathes give us all sorts of clues about the vintage of the house, the quality of the building, the fashion of the day, even how the owners live in the space. So when it comes time to upgrade or simply start over, kitchen and bathrooms are great areas to invest in. More often than not, thoughtful homeowners will earn their money back plus; so they are ideal spaces in which to splurge a little, especially if the idea is to keep the house a while.

Lighting affects our moods and energy level as well as the subtle "tone" of the room or entire house. Light layering employs ambient light: (natural light from windows, passageways and skylights as well as general overhead lighting). Task lighting: like desk lamps, reading lamps, under cabinet lights and such and accent lights such as up lights behind a plant or a spot light that highlights art or a wall washing flood that accents a texture like brick or stone. A good lighting plan can be complex because it relies on strategic planning early in the remodeling process and a clear sense of priorities as to budget because good lighting is expensive.