Kitchen lighting schemes should be primed to ensure that the room is made warm and welcoming and feels less like an office, experts have claimed. Advising a carefully constructed layered lighting approach involving ambient, task and accent lighting features in combination the Kitchens Bedrooms and Bathrooms magazine (kbbmagazine) claimed that lighting can have a major impact on the appearance of appliances and the overall feel of the kitchen. The publication claimed that spotlights could be a fine addition to a modern kitchen, fulfilling an accent lighting function and inviting shiny granite or glass worktops to successfully reflect their light. Modern kitchens aiming for a bright and shiny approach often feature bold stainless steel sink models such as the Franke Ariane ARX160, capable of reflecting back spotlights and ambient lighting and giving a spacious feel. Terry Ball of manufacturer William Ball told kbbmagazine The importance of lighting is often overlooked in the kitchen, with a selection of recessed downlights in the ceiling and perhaps a few underunit lights usually considered adequate for all needs.However, the modern kitchen is more than just a place to cook. Open-plan living with space for dining and relaxing is transforming the kitchen into a multifunctional room that suits a variety of uses.