Designing Your Dream Kitchen: Think About the Kitchen Lighting

We’ve always believed that the appropriate light fixture can be like jewelry for your house, providing a dazzling finishing touch that brings all of the other elements together in perfect harmony. But even we have to accept that kitchens are frequently the losers. While formal dining rooms have spectacular chandeliers and even powder rooms have plenty of interesting sconces and standard lamps, kitchens are rarely given the VIP treatment when it comes to lighting.

It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Gone are the days when all a kitchen needed was a single tube light to do the task. Now that we’re more aware of the health benefits of proper lighting, your modern kitchen must be adequately lit—in all the appropriate places. Don’t worry, you won’t have to go overboard with this or put too many kitchen lighting fixtures. Whether you want an eye-catching centerpiece or you just require some more task lighting that’s aesthetically pleasing, focusing on the kitchen lighting can do a lot. All you need is little guidance to kitchen lighting and ideas to illuminate your kitchen perfectly.

Kitchen lighting that can add to your aesthetics 

Go For Something Contemporary

In the case of eye-catching chandeliers, less is not more. A multi-bulb fixture is ideal for providing a contemporary focal point in an open concept kitchen/dining room while also assisting with space delineation. If you don’t have a designated dining room, a statement fixture is a terrific way to give the space a more formal atmosphere.

Choose a natural option

While we’d never say no to a beautiful brass, copper, or oiled bronze light fixture, a rattan or woven jute choice can be a terrific way to bring the outside in—especially if you’re going for a Scandi-inspired look with lots of cane and light wood tones. This sculptural necklace is a cross between Japanese-inspired and slightly nordic—in other words, it’s high-design and bold while keeping subtle.

Give a nod to 1950

We simply don’t have enough time to unpack everything we adore about this eccentric,  midcentury space—but the light fixture takes the cake. Its atomic-era-inspired design complements these Eames-style chairs, while the natural fiber adds a touch of nature to this cheerful dining room.

Pick Clear Shades

Choose a shade that is subtle and almost blends in with the rest of the kitchen if you want the lighting, rather than the standard lamps to steal the show. A clear glass cover makes the bulb the focal point, allowing you to choose a warm light, such as an Edison bulb, to fill the room with a pleasant glow.

Go for Mini Pendants

Often the best lighting ideas are the most out-of-the-box decisions. Consider hanging a bunch of tiny pendants across the center of your prep space instead of typical recessed lighting or a pendant over the kitchen island for a colorful, whimsical lighting option. 

Ignorance isn’t bliss anymore. You will be shocked at how much of a difference good lighting can make in your kitchen. So, do not think any further and indulge in making your kitchen a better place.