I have just discovered your channel. Great information. We are in the process of completely remodeling our kitchen. We live in a house that was built in 1930 and the old kitchen was so inefficient. Also, the stove was next to the fridge, similar to the photo that you show. Not good at all. Do you have suggestions on microwave placement? I do not want is over the cooktop! I have been researching microwave drawers and I do not think that I would like that option.

Great video, I love the explanations! I've worked in architecture for about 2 years now but haven't had much chance to do layout planning. Your videos are great for learning some of the ins and outs of it!

Thank you for clarification. Old house has 4 Recessed lights and I better to keep them with older bulbs. Thank you

I put in 2in wafs in the guest cottage..have dimmers ,dim down to 100 % ..

So sorry - are you going to change the fridge being by the stove? Can imagine some things just can’t always be done right away…

My kitchen is on one side of a cathedral ceiling. If the ceiling is very high and on a slant how to light the the kitchen besides under the cabinets and over the island?

Extremely doubtful the Red Cross would have tried to give a man a pair of women’s socks …

Are you familiar with in ground heating?

This video was entertaining and very informative. Loved it!!

I love your videos! My designer build company is wanted to put 4" wafer lights 3ft away from the wall (24" from the upper cabinets). Would this cause a shadow on the countertop? He says shadowing won't be a concern and now I'm very confused. I have 12ft ceilings.

Well, all you had to do is put fake fronts on the drawers to make it even. Four on the left and 2 on right with the fronts looking like 2 drawers each. viola' done!

A helpful and funny video

Brilliant. All of my wuestion in one video

So see how we're in the Electrification age, copper isn't going to get any cheaper why and the hell don't the usa go to 12 volt lighting in new homes

My phone went crazy lol

All if tgeses BS names ! Lolmao ty. Forca good laugh today!!!

I've learned a lot from your channel about lighting placement. Also, thank you for mentioning our lights. Pro Lighting sells our Lotus Led Lights. The 4" regressed also come in recessed gimbal also. Keep up the great work. Love your pragmatic approach and humor.

My architect is still working on my layout. I was thinking after he & I get it to almost done status, I was thinking I would run it by you. I would like to know how much that costs. One question I had right out of the box. is my island is now down to the dimensions from 5'-6" x 9'-6" top a more manageable 4'-0" x 8'-0". I only asked for more space around the island to the counter/dining room table. Not sure why he shortening the island and 4' doesn't seem large enough, nothing else on it, but that only leaves me about 2' it someone is sitting on the other side as I am preparing something. I use my island all the time (3' x 6'). I don't have a pantry right now so the clutter is enormous. Yes, I am getting a pantry and a garage in the build.

Thanks for the video. We live in a condo/apartment with concrete ceilings, walls and floors so installing light ceiling is not an option. Track lighting is the way we want to go. We had no say in the kitchen cupboards and island and it’s a dark grey which saps all the light out of the room. But we really don’t know where to put the lights. Do you have a video on track lighting and where to place the lights?

I wrapped sides and it sold my home

Wrong

A tip-out door with strap holding a tip-out basket. One hand, One action verse two.

I tried smaller lights in my house. But I found that with my 8ft ceilings it was very difficult to achieve glare free lighting with minimal shadows and a excessive quantity of lights. Changed all recessed lights to 6" and am happier.

You sure know your stuff

Would have never guessed that yesterday's outdated cheap Ikea kitchen look would be the fashion of tomorrows.

Wonderful. I love your videos. When ordIer shelves for on either side of the stove, I should install pull out shelves from Amazon as opposed to have the cabinet maker install them in?

I thought the whole idea of backsplash was for keeping it clean in the back of your wall, so why not extend it out to the end of the wall, or have it extend out from the counter?

As an Electrician, I love working on jobs that use professional lighting design such as banks and hotels. The light layout seems a little random but always turns out amazing. I wish I had that skill.

I want your copper hood cover and I love your cabinets!

I think I solved the corner space problem. Do a pizza oven! Or maybe block it off and put a water filter system and a tankless water heater.

Thanknyou once again..very informative. Just lining out my ceiling lighting . I am owner builder/ designer of small home .. i am purchasing all production for the entire .Thank you

Would this also apply to floors !? Am debating between two wood floors . One has a warmer feel because it has a little red tones - the other more of yellow tones . Both beautiful- I can’t decide 😅

This is by far the best video explaining the science behind an intentional lighting design.! Thank you

My parents’ kitchen still has its original metal cabinets and Formica countertops from the 1950s 😅

I'd love to hear your take. Pros and cons for different cabinet companies. A top three (for cost, features, customizable and looks 😅. Maybe🙏)

So we’re doing a new build. I have all the doors in white traditional shaker. Where would I add just a plain front slab door to my kitchen, so it complements the shaker? You are so good at this!!!! I love watching your videos !!😊

White oak is still trending, right? I CANNOT find thin shaker in white oak! Even custom! It’s “Quarter Sawn oak” but I don’t think it’s White Oak. 🤔

These may be the new trend, clean and edgy but I want some character with my cabinetry.

Ever completely eliminated recessed lights? If we have an alternative approach to light up the working area with wall lights, I would like to get rid of the upside down golf ball holes

I’ll never settle for scratchy towels again after seeing this. Time for an Amazon haul! @homekitdecor

Renovating a basement kitchen and your vid came at the perfect time! Can you share your thoughts on bathroom trends?

Yesssss!!!!

What about Quarter Sawn oak? Trending?

Oh wow- I have all three! If only I had seen this six months ago. Remodeled in Spring 2024 - pull out trash- broke within two months of install because of poor install and heavy use. Bought a free standing trash hideaway cabinet with a drawer that’s working great- best part is that it moved the trash out of the main worn area, Give us a little worktop, and drop point. Lazy Susan corners- with L Door. working well, but one has already started to sag and rub cabinet bottom! Also, would be great if they were designed to self-balance. Drawers in lower pantry- this one works well for us because we can see the stuff in the back. Downside - cannot adjust them to different heights as you start rearranging your kitchen over time.

IMO, thinking about trends is the entire problem. Worrying if something is in-style or not, or trying to predict if something will be in style in the future is why so much garbage is bought. Those "skinny shaker" designs look like trash. It has nothing to do with what's current or out of date--they just look bad.

I like the European fronts for cabinets for the reason of less to clean.

We just installed frameless flat front cabinets and they look great!

😂 why you over here making me hate my cabinets girl?! Up next on Liz Bianco: how to change ourdated cabinets you hate into new modern ones 😅

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Great information!!