Kitchen lighting upgrade in Sandringham

Older homes often have great character, but lighting is one of the most common things letting them down. This home in Sandringham was no exception.

The kitchen was relying on a single decorative pendant to light the entire space. While it looked fine, it didn’t provide enough usable light and made the kitchen feel darker than it needed to be.

The challenge: lighting an older home with exposed timber ceilings

A key consideration in this home was the exposed timber ceiling and beams. These ceilings add warmth and character, but they also limit where lighting can be installed and how it can be positioned.

Rather than forcing standard downlights into a ceiling that wasn’t designed for them, we worked with the homeowner to design a lighting solution that:

• Worked with the ceiling structure

• Preserved the character of the home

• Significantly improved overall brightness

  
  

The solution: track lighting designed around the ceiling structure

We helped the client select track lighting installed between the beams, allowing the lights to be positioned exactly where they were needed.

This approach provided:

• Even light coverage across the kitchen

• Directional LED lighting for work areas

• A clean, modern look that complements the timber ceiling

By using track lighting, we were able to dramatically improve functionality without over-lighting the space or detracting from the home’s original style.

Before image

After image

Left image: Kitchen before. Right image: Kitchen after.

The result

The difference was immediate. The kitchen now feels lighter, more practical, and far more inviting.

As the homeowner shared after the work was completed, the lighting “has transformed our house in such a positive way.”

Kitchen lighting upgrades for older homes in Sandringham

If you live in an older home and your kitchen feels dark or impractical, the issue is often lighting, not the layout or the size of the space.

As a local electrician in Sandringham, we regularly help homeowners upgrade kitchen lighting in older homes, tailoring each solution to suit the structure and style of the property.

Need help with kitchen lighting in an older home?

If you’re looking for a reliable Sandringham electrician to help with kitchen lighting design, LED upgrades, or general electrical work, get in touch with Loop Electrics.

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