Picture yourself creating a scrumptious meal, but your kitchen is more dungeon than culinary heaven. The overhead lights are way too harsh, giving anyone who stands beneath them long shadows to contend with while chopping vegetables. Sound familiar? Surprisingly, the perfect kitchen lighting can turn your kitchen from a dark and gloomy workspace to an inspiring wonderland that will help put you in dinner party mood while waiting for dinner.
It's time to say Goodbye boring and Hello shiny & new! Check out these top 9 kitchen light fixtures to dethrone dull and advance joyful vibes:
1. Pendant Power:
Imagine stylish pendant lights suspended above your island, radiating a warm glow on the kitchen creations being served. Pendant lights range from contemporary and clean-lined to rustic or shabby chic. Hang a bunch of two or three for extra charm on your tree!
2. Chandelier Chic:
Ready to feel fancy? A chandelier will add a touch of class that is guaranteed to become the sparkling centerpiece in your kitchen. These types of kitchen light fixtures are usually found in the dining room, smaller chandeliers or pendant-style chandeliers are a gift when hung over an island or breakfast nook, especially in an open-concept kitchen.
3. Recessed Rescue:
Recessed lighting is your go-to for a neat, tidy appearance. General downlights spread an even and warm light over the entire space, while adjustable spotlights allow you to shine a spotlight on certain areas, such as countertops or your favorite abstract painting.
4. Under-Cabinet Magic:
For anyone who has ever tried to dice an onion in the shadows, under-cabinet lighting is a game-changer. Lightstrips that line the edges of your countertops instead of illuminating them directly allow you to slice, dice, and chop when preparing meals easily.
5. Flush Mount Lights:
Low ceilings? No problem. Flush-mount lights are a sensible choice when you have limited space. The styles are endless, from simple antique-looking ones to modern Peacock-like ones.
Pro tip: if you want a softer, eye-friendly light, go for one with a frosted glass diffuser.
6. Wall Sconces for Ambiance:
Here's a list of cozy kitchen ideas for wall sconce lighting. When it comes to creating ambiance, use them beside a sink for task lighting over the counter or on either side of a window or range hood as decorative sconces.
7. Pendant Party!:
If you’re looking to elevate the feel at your kitchen counter or breakfast bar, then a string of pendant lights suspended over your breakfast bar will be a real talking point. Experiment with styles to create a custom look that fits your personality and tastes.
8. Skylights or Solar Tubes:
Skylights shower your kitchen in natural light, and solar tubes gather sunshine too, then funnel it through a mirrored tunnel to illuminate even the blackest corners. An original all-natural, smoke-free high? Yes, please!
9. Tech-Savvy Smart Lights:
Looking to turn on your kitchen lights with a simple command? That is what smart lighting hacks do for you! Make a romantic dinner by dimming the lights, prevent your cookies from burning with a timer list, or watch movies in a warmer tone of light. How is that for your dream kitchen!
How to Select the Right Lighting?
Before going full steam ahead on various brilliant components, consider these things as you consider including lighting in your kitchen. Bigger kitchens can execute bolder explanation pieces, while smaller rooms might require increasingly sound installations.
Did you know that how you organize your kitchen is also a huge factor? Remember your kitchen design style and find the fixtures the complement your layout. For example, modern pendant lights might work against a farmhouse sink, so choose kitchen fixtures that play well with what you already have. If you already have a lot of natural light in your kitchen, then less artificial lighting is needed.
