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Product Review { At home in the outdoor kitchen } L ight fxtures have been referred to as the "jewelry" of a kitchen or bath design but, truth be told, today's lighting is so much more. While lighting can make a major statement and dramatically enhance the overall look of a room, its functionality and energy-efcient operation are key to how well the space works. In today's kitchen, for example, undercabinet lighting can illuminate the task at hand, while toe kick lighting can provide guidance for aging and physically challenged homeowners. In-cabinet lighting can assist in fnding objects in dark corners as well as showcase treasured collectibles. Pendants and overhead lighting can add warmth to a room while illuminating workspaces. In the bath, sconces and overhead lighting add function and beauty while pulling double-duty as night lights. And, LED options in both the bath and the kitchen provide illumination while staying cool and using very little wattage, ofering signifcant energy and cost savings. This month, Kitchen & Bath Design News takes a look at some of the most recent introductions to the kitchen and bath lighting market. 1. The Levity from Doug Mockett & Co. combines fexible, directed lighting with power options and the ability to be stowed away when not in use. By pulling up on the lid, the unit rises automatically and activates two LED lights. Levity can be lifted to a maximum height of 21", and can rotate in any direction. Lights can be turned of by touching the lamp, or will turn of automatically when the unit is closed. Circle No. 155 on Product Card 2. The Leduc LED Under Cabinet Fixture from Nora Lighting is linear lighting that retrofts existing fuorescent, incandescent, halogen or xenon undercabinet lights. The 120V dimmable Leduc has a built-in LED driver and large knockout plate. A heavily frosted lens difuses the LED image and softens the light output. The fxture has a low profle 1" depth and is ofered in fve lengths from 8" to 32". Bronze and white fnishes are ofered. Circle No. 156 on Product Card 1 3 3. From Italian designer Aldo Bernardi and distributed by Ollier Distributors, Funnel will make its debut this fall. The light fxture is made of Colacem, a lightweight fber-concrete and steel, and fnished with an aged, rusted-look weathering steel color. A steel cable and wire suspension provide connectivity to the ceiling. Circle No. 157 on Product Card 4. WAC Lighting's new Madison LED Pendant is designed with a distinctive crackled glass cylinder that sparkles in the light. Designed with an energy-efcient LED light source, the lowvoltage pendant operates on 12-volt voltage systems and uses just 5.6 watts while delivering 360 lumens. Madison is suspended from a Quick Adjust canopy with an aircraft cable. Hardware fnishes include Brushed Nickel, Chrome and Dark Bronze. Circle No. 158 on Product Card 2 5 5. The Loox brand of LED lighting from Hafele America Co. provides a range of lighting choices for diferent living environments. Loox ofers furniture and cabinet-ready lighting systems based on Plug & Play technology, which makes the drivers and switches simple to specify and install by eliminating the need for wiring or soldering. Circle No. 159 on Product Card 4 6. Suited for use in tight applications with as little as 1-1/2" of installation depth, the 1/16"-thick Tri-Mod LED Backlighting Panels from Outwater Plastics Industries are ofered as interlocking and connectable panels in six diferent sizes. The low-voltage panels can be arranged in many varied confgurations and used to backlight onyx, Corian, Silestone, glass and translucent plastic countertops, backsplashes and walls. Circle No. 160 on Product Card 6 7 52 | Kitchen & Bath Design News August 2013 7. Starfex, one of the new fxtures from Sonneman – A Way of Light, transforms its posture with a light touch. The suspended fxture simultaneously adjusts fve arms of glare-free LED light in a coordinated, star-like movement. Starfex can remain freely adjustable or be set to hold a position. The fxture was designed in collaboration with Peter Pollick. Circle No. 161 on Product Card