We have new lighting in the kitchen. Our builder/electrician friend Bill arrived here at 6.30am last Thursday morning, on the way to another job, to install the fittings, aided by Chantal who managed to combine being an electrician’s assistant and supervisor/quality control into a single post.
Chantal has been grumbling about the quality of lighting in the kitchen for some time – a warm cosy light is OK when sitting chatting over dinner at the kitchen table, but not for dinner preparation – too much gloom and shadows on the work surfaces, apparently. Personally I was quite content with the old lighting, particularly when Chantal told me the cost of her chosen replacement, and so Chantal called in reinforcements to back up her argument, and convince me that I am wrong. Thanks Lucy. It seems that when it comes to the cost of such things I am old fashioned and out of touch. Or as Chantal would put it “You are getting like your father…” Kate, take note.
There is absolutely no doubt that the quantity of artificial light in the kitchen has increased significantly. I’m not so sure about the quality. The kitchen’s high luminescent atmosphere is now reminiscent of an operating theatre. Could save us a fortune in vet’s bills.
We look forward to your (honest) opinion as you visit over the next few months.
Technically we live in Oaktree House, but sadly the tree had to go.
We now have a thriving Oakstump at the front of the house.
