Hafele Hosts an Illuminating February Chapter Meeting

By Diana Mosher -- Kitchen and bath designers always welcome the opportunity to expand their lighting knowledge for an even better client experience. On February 15, NKBA Manhattan Chapter members came out for a special Chapter Meeting at the Hӓfele Showroom at 20 West 22nd Street. Rod Jean, Lighting Business Development Manager for Hӓfele NYC Metro, presented “Luminous Living: Elevating Kitchen Experiences.”

Attendees at the February Chapter Meeting enjoyed a Valentines Day themed menu with light bites and drinks as Rod shared his insights into the art and science of kitchen lighting design.

Hӓfele’s strong foundation of collaboration with millworkers has uniquely positioned the brand with an in-depth understanding of the transformative impact of lighting. Hӓfele’s lighting solutions including LED strips, spotlights and ambient lighting seamlessly integrate into millwork projects elevating not only the visual appeal but also the functionality and efficiency of every kitchen installation.

Rod is passionate about all aspects of lighting. His big take-away was once you experience the beauty, visual drama and functionality of layered lighting throughout the kitchen—and inside drawers and cabinets—there’s no going back. A layered lighting approach with strategic placement creates a truly luxury experience.

During his interactive presentation, Rod encouraged audience participation as he explored the transformative impact of lighting on our daily lives. From ambient illumination that sets the mood to precision task lighting and aesthetically pleasing accent lighting, Rod described Hӓfele's many innovative solutions. Proper lighting within cabinets and drawers allows users to categorize and arrange items effectively. Lighting choices add an aesthetic dimension to the kitchen as well as personalization through a range of options that allow the resident to express their style and preferences.

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As Rod noted, layered lighting ensures flexibility for various kitchen activities. By integrating smart lighting technologies and considering color temperature and CRI, Hӓfele’s aim is to not only meet but exceed the evolving expectations of modern kitchen design.

Thank you to our hosts for a fabulous event! If you missed NKBA Manhattan’s February Chapter Meeting at Hӓfele, you can catch all the fun by watching our event coverage!

If you are not already a member, join our Chapter to attend our informative, fun networking events held every month; visit our Newsletter to keep up on events.

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