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Chandeliers have evolved and it's time to think beyond the traditional dining room chandelier! The versatility of chandelier lighting has enabled it to venture out beyond the formal rooms and not only serve as a striking visual centerpiece but as the main source of lighting for most any room.   A unique, unusual, and fun chandelier can set the tone for an entire room and enhance its surroundings. At Shades of Light, we have curated a truly distinguished selection of chandeliers that spans the breadth of today’s home decor styles. 

Unique Chandeliers

Expect the unexpected as you explore our chandelier collection. With a bit of whimsy and lots of style, you will find mid-century modern chandeliers and geometric chandeliers sitting comfortably besides industrial chic designs and bohemian stylings; all having one thing in common, they were selected as quality showpieces that will distinguish your individual style. Shop Shades of Light for our variety of unique chandeliers and find the one that is perfect for you!

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Beginning with the entry foyer, a chandelier foreshadows your sense of style. Chandelier lighting has the ability to create first impressions ranging from a breath-taking grand welcome to that of a casual, intimate atmosphere that says, “I’m glad to be home” and extends those feelings throughout the home.  Similarly, a bold chandelier can form a stunning centerpiece in your living room, where you, your family, and your guests can admire it regularly. Need some guidance while browsing? You can consult our living room and foyer chandeliers guide for more advice on choosing a fixture. Our living room lighting ideas can also help you choose a living room chandelier that will coordinate well with other layers of lighting in your den or family room.

Dining Room Chandeliers and Light Fixtures

When considering dining room light fixtures, know that our curated selection of dining room chandeliers includes both traditional styling from crystal chandeliers to wrought iron, polished nickel to antique brass and other mainstay materials.  We have also selected some unusual styles, including some surprising materials, like wooden beaded chandeliers and others crafted from reclaimed wood, jute and chicken wire.

Choosing a unique chandelier that is well suited for your space requires some planning and a little expertise. For helpful information, please visit our dining room chandelier ideas section, where you will find useful information and answers to questions such as:

If you are looking for a quick and easy update for a room without replacing your current lighting or making a larger purchase, consider adding chandelier shades to your existing chandelier. It is amazing how much this little refresh can change the look and feel of a room!

Kitchen Chandeliers

Chandeliers work in any room and for every style, including the kitchen! When looking for some stylish kitchen table lights to update your kitchen, consider using a chandelier in the kitchen. Hanging a chandelier over your kitchen table may be just the focal point you need. Whether you’re looking for a simple farmhouse table chandelier or a modern island kitchen chandelier, you can distinguish your style with our wide selection. Shades of Light can help you find a lighting centerpiece that speaks in understated elegant tones or one that reaches the higher show stopping notes. Let us help you distinguish your style! 

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When you think of bedroom lighting, bedroom chandeliers may not be the first thing to come to mind. If ceiling lights and bedside lamps are the only light fixtures you associate with bedrooms, you may want to re-consider the simple, refined elegance that a small chandelier could add to your bedroom. If you’re interested in updating your bedroom lighting with a chandelier, check out our bedroom chandelier ideas for help choosing, placing, and hanging a bedroom chandelier. 

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Customers are often surprised to find that chandeliers are also a lighting option in bathroom spaces! You can, in fact, hang a chandelier in the bathroom, as long as you follow a few key guidelines around sizing, placement, and safe fixture choice.   We love this unexpected choice for adding a bit of extra drama and luxury to a small bathroom, where guests can delight in the chandelier’s unexpected brilliance, or in a master bath, where you can enjoy stylish illumination while you pamper yourself.

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How To Choose & Style a Kitchen Chandelier

Chandeliers are lighting fixtures that perfectly embody the intersection of high style and functionality, making them ideal choices for fresh, fashionable kitchens. Crafting a comfortable workspace in your kitchen is a project that requires careful considerations for the uses your kitchen will serve most often. And since every family, kitchen, and home are different, there is no single rule for choosing what lighting will be best in your space. For example, do you use your kitchen island primarily for food prep or do friends and family use this space to gather over a meal? Perhaps you don’t have a kitchen island at all, but you do have a kitchen dining table. Whatever your unique style and situation, Shades of Light has the perfect chandelier to fit you and your space, so read on for our favorite tips, tricks, and techniques to make finding that swoon-worthy light a breeze!

Where to Place a Chandelier in a Kitchen

Concertina Chandelier over a Round Modern Kitchen Table

When deciding where to hang a chandelier in your kitchen, determine first if the fixture will serve as kitchen task lighting, a kitchen style element, or (as is usually the case!) a bit of both. The most common places to mount a chandelier in the kitchen are over the kitchen island and over the kitchen dining table. But depending on the layout of your space and your personal needs, you may find there are other areas where a chandelier could fit right in. A mini-chandelier mounted over a sink provides a charming burst of style and brightens the area for food prep and kitchen clean up. A chandelier mounted in the center of the room always makes a grand statement and can serve as your base layer of ambient lighting if you don’t have an island or a kitchen table you would rather accent. For kitchens with high ceilings, chandeliers, which bring the light closer to workspaces and walkways, will light the space better than recessed lighting or ceiling lights.

How Big Should a Chandelier Be Over an Island?

Open-Frame Linear Island Chandelier in an Open Plan Kitchen

There are two common chandelier lighting designs for kitchen islands: multiple chandeliers hung in a line over the island, or one single linear chandelier or island chandelier centered over the island. The choice between one large chandelier or multiple smaller ones is primarily up to personal preference, and will impact the style of your kitchen. In both cases, the chandelier should fall around 30-36 inches from the countertop. Aim to position the light around eye level to illuminate tasks, but also be aware of how the lighting position affects the view in your room. If the chandelier is visually dense, or blocks the view into the next room or to seating across the island, don’t be afraid to hang the fixture a little higher. Chandeliers with clear shades and open designs can help too!

The actual size of the chandelier will depend on the size of your island. The chandelier should not overlap the edges of the island to avoid potential accidents as well as a lopsided design aesthetic. A good guideline is to leave 6 inches of space between the edge of the island and the edge of the chandelier— so choose a chandelier that is roughly 12 inches less in width than the width of your island. For long linear or island chandeliers, similarly, choose a chandelier that is at least 12 inches less in length than the length of your island. And, of course, mount multiple fixtures so that there is 6 inches of space between the edge of the chandelier and the island at either end.

Chandelier Size for Kitchen Table

Young House Love Cascade Capiz Shell Chandelier Over a Farmhouse Kitchen Table

When selecting a kitchen table chandelier, the guidelines for sizing are just the same as the guidelines for sizing a chandelier over a dining room table or kitchen island. Select a fixture that is 12 inches less in width and length than the width and length of your kitchen table, and mount the fixture around 30-36 inches above the table top. However, the size and shape of your kitchen table may present you with more design options than in other areas of your kitchen. Consider your kitchen table and chandelier a single design unit and select a chandelier that either accents or contrasts your kitchen table. For example, you can mimic the shape of a round table with an orb chandelier, or craft artistic interest by pairing a round table with a square chandelier. Long kitchen tables look stunning under rectangular chandeliers but can be just as beautiful paired with several mini-chandeliers or pendants. Remember to keep 6 inches between the edge of the table and any edge of the chandelier, and the rest is up to you!

Kitchen Chandelier Style Ideas

• Rustic and Farmhouse Kitchen Chandeliers: Rustic kitchen lighting and farmhouse kitchen lighting styles offer many chandelier designs that make a big impact in charming modern and vintage-inspired country-chic spaces. Look for rustic kitchen chandeliers that use natural materials like wood, rattan, and rope in the construction and have dark or distressed finishes like wrought iron, rust, or galvanized metal.

(Left) Metal & Wood Industrial Farmhouse Chandelier; (Right) Farmhouse Style Driftwood Entwined Ovals Chandelier

• Modern & Minimalist Kitchen Chandeliers: For fresh, modern spaces, minimalist kitchen chandelier designs steal the show. If this style speaks to you, look for fixtures in bold, but simple shapes, with striking finishes. Modern fixtures are often finished in cool polished nickel or chrome tones, but elegant black fixtures or glamorous golds, brasses, and coppers can also find a place in trendy, cutting edge looks.

(Left) Modern Float Drum Chandelier; (Right) Contemporary Bon Air Chandelier

• Traditional Kitchen Chandeliers: Traditional chandeliers don’t have to look old-fashioned! To give your kitchen a timeless, classic sophistication, consider adding a touch of glitz with crystal chandeliers or subtle refinement with draping beaded fixtures.

(Left) Elegant Rustic Drape 6-Light Chandelier; (Right) Prism Faceted Glass Layer Chandelier

• Transitional Kitchen Chandeliers: Transitional chandelier styles often defy specific categorization. In rooms that merge modern and classic style inspiration, hang fixtures that streamline traditional silhouettes and add texture with unique finishes, such as distressed metal.

(Left) Transitional Cut Loop Drum 6-Light Chandelier; (Right) Simply Black Basket 6-Light Chandelier

• Nautical and Coastal Kitchen Chandeliers: Breezy beachy decor can add an airy, relaxed feeling to any room. Accent your kitchen with nautical kitchen chandeliers using natural materials like driftwood, rope, and of course, seashells!

(Left) Nautical Rope Frame Mini Chandelier; (Right) Coastal Oyster Shell Basket Chandelier

• Industrial Kitchen Chandeliers: Industrial chandelier styles are bold and rugged with economical and practical shapes. Chandeliers with dark finishes, simple lines, and exposed hardware will be the perfect final touch to an industrial-inspired kitchen.

(Left) Minimalist Iron Ring Chandelier – 8 Light; (Right) Large Industrial Dome Shade Pendant Light

Kitchen lighting: 30 photo examples of interior design

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Lighting in the kitchen is very important both in practical and aesthetic terms. In a modern Italian kitchen interior design project, lighting is sure to be multifaceted. For example, spot lighting on the ceiling will be complemented by a chandelier, sconces, countertop and cupboard lighting. nine0003

The more different light sources, the more lighting scenarios you will have. By the way, LED strips and spotlights can have different shades of glow, which will help create an intimate atmosphere, for example, for a romantic dinner.

Ceiling lighting in the kitchen is one of the most important details. It is best to choose the option with a trio - a chandelier + LED strip on the edge of the false ceiling + spotlights around the perimeter of the false ceiling. nine0003

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Types of lighting: track, spot, built-in, LED, for cabinets

The lighting in the kitchen in the photo does not look as important as in reality. In fact, the lighting and the color of the lamps greatly affect your perception of the kitchen. The white or silver glow usually makes your eyes tire quickly, especially when cooking. Therefore, we recommend light yellow, pale yellow and warm yellow shades of lamps for general lighting and gold/yellow/colored red for decorative lighting. nine0003

Ceiling spotlights on the perimeter ceiling

Spot lighting in the kitchen is usually created on a stretch or false ceiling. Most often we are talking about round, square or rectangular spotlights, built into one line around the perimeter or over the entire ceiling area. Such lamps can be repeated more often in the area of ​​​​the kitchen set and less often - in the center of the room or at the countertop, by the window. A stretch ceiling with spotlights will most likely be complemented by the main lamp - a chandelier. nine0003

LED strip along the perimeter of the ceiling in the interior

This stylish version of the LED strip around the perimeter of the room looks very stylish. It futuristically highlights the art deco accent chandelier and floor lamp.

Track profile luminaires

Track lighting in the kitchen or profile rail systems are two types of luminaires strung together in a line. Track lights are an outdoor type where the track itself is visible on the surface of the ceiling. Whereas profile rail systems are built-in long niches, from which even geometric patterns (such as rectangles or more complex shapes) can be composed. Profile systems look especially impressive in contrasting colors (black on white, gray on white, etc.). nine0003

Illumination of built-in cupboards in the interior of the kitchen

Stylish lighting of cupboard modules can become the most important decorative element in the interior of the kitchen. Usually it works from a special switch and immediately in all lockers.

Kitchen interior with versatile built-in lighting

The versatility of built-in lighting guarantees a cozy atmosphere and highlights all dark and shady areas in the interior. Built-in lighting is never too much! nine0003

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Variants of a modern stretch ceiling in the dining room kitchen: 10 examples

Lighting in the living room kitchen is no different from lighting in a separate kitchen, but the ceiling design can be divided into two or three zones. Usually - on the culinary and kitchen-dining area. At the same time, in the kitchen-living room there may be accent lamps above the dining group. The suspended ceiling in the kitchen-living room can be designed on several levels, and in a separate small kitchen, a continuous stretch ceiling is usually used. nine0003

Kitchen-living room with stretched central and suspended plasterboard ceiling

Lighting the kitchen area - its culinary part - is extremely important. Particularly important is the working lighting of the kitchen. The LED strip can be built into the headset or be installed on top of the apron. There are options for spot lighting in the headset itself, if it is provided for in the model of this brand. You also need spotlights on the ceiling directly above you when you are standing in front of the countertop, since the light of the chandelier will be blocked by your back. nine0003

Kitchen-dining room with stretch and false ceiling with a rectangular niche

Typical kitchen lighting is usually done in a modern style. In the classics there can be openwork elements, in art deco - geometric, in neoclassical - simple moldings and decor. In general, the design of the ceiling looks modern, although the interior may reflect the fashion trends of a completely different era. Since the decoration of the ceiling is usually white, and we do not often look up, there is no dissonance in styles. Lighting in a small kitchen can be completely strict and minimalistic. nine0003

Simple stretch ceiling in a small loft style kitchen

Lighting in the kitchen with a stretch ceiling can be very different. Track lighting (and profile busbar systems), built-in spotlights, chandeliers, LED threads around the perimeter are possible here. A stretch ceiling can have zones with suspended plasterboard elements with a variety of lighting. Remember that the white kitchen needs lighting too!

Plasterboard step for built-in lighting along the set

Lighting above the kitchen - either directly above the cabinetry or at the top (crown) of the upper cabinets - can be very useful for accentuating the design of the fronts of the kitchen cabinet. It is too far from here to the countertop to consider such lighting useful for the work area, but it can be very beautiful nonetheless.

Suspended ceiling with spotlights around the room and chandelier socket

Lamps create a safe zone for cooking, which is why proper lighting of the kitchen worktop is so important. In addition to the chandelier, we recommend spotlights at the bottom of the upper wall cabinets or an LED strip in the same place. nine0003

Design suspended ceiling with bionic shapes in contemporary style

Now consider table lighting in the kitchen (or island). The most common option involves using light from the main lamp or spotlights on the ceiling + a couple of sconces on the wall in front of the table. The option with an accent lamp (paired or even triple) right above the table can also be very interesting.

Stylish false ceiling with rounded edges and LED strip

In the interior of the futuristic kitchen in the visualization above, we see several elements of built-in lighting and super-fashionable spherical lamps on a gold frame at once. Finishing the facades in rose gold-tone metal looks simply gorgeous here!

Kitchen-living room with stretch and false ceiling with LED strip in silver

The LED strip in a silver glow on the ceiling complements this green interior with a Venetian terrazzo floor in a futuristic way. nine0003

Kitchen-dining room with LED lighting around the ceiling

Another kitchen option with LED lighting, two neoclassical chandeliers and a pair of sconces in the dining room.

Design recessed lighting in the kitchen interior

The lighting in the kitchen under the wall cabinets can be silver, pale yellow, gold or even colored - the choice is yours. By the way, the apron itself can be supplemented with lighting. Backsplash lighting, often used for onyx or marble, looks very impressive. nine0003

Recessed lighting in kitchen hood

Some household appliances have their own built-in lighting: hoods, refrigerators and freezers with glass doors, ovens (in active mode), espresso machines (in active mode), etc.

Accent ball-shaped cascade lamp above the bar

In the photo above, we show a variant of the cascading ball-shaped lamp with a gold base. nine0003

Luxurious kitchen cupboard lighting

In the visualization above, you can see a modern-style kitchen set with beautifully illuminated cupboards.

Peninsula accents and shelf lighting

Another trendy version of the double cap lamp above the bar. Pay attention to the LED strip in the design of the shelves on the side.

Design lighting for decorative shelves in the kitchen

You can see a stunning design option for shelf lighting in the design of the futuristic headset in the visualization above.

Beautiful trendy lamps in the kitchen interior

The chandelier chosen by the designer for your kitchen can be especially luxurious. There are several types of popular pendant lights suitable for kitchen interiors.

Luxurious French white chandelier with classic silhouette

For example, French classic chandeliers with crystal are one of those.

Neoclassical chandelier with gold-tone crystal elements

Blown glass chandeliers are popular in luxury interiors, especially in dining rooms.

Triple art deco spotlights over the peninsula

Also in fashion are art deco lamps, which are often made of glass with refraction, gold, metal and crystal. They usually have a geometric shape, pronounced and technical. nine0003

Parametric lamps above the kitchen island

Another popular style is modern contemporary with parametric elements. Such lamps or chandeliers can resemble the details of a spaceship and have repetitive parametric elements: circles, grids, geometric shapes such as rhombuses or others.

Neoclassical crystal chandeliers on metal steel frame

Such a neoclassical style chandelier with art deco elements will look great in any pro-French interior. nine0003

Parametric style scalable chandelier in the center of the room

This unique version of the scalable lamp will look organically in the interior with any laconic kitchen set. A modern kitchen deserves such a gift!


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Beautiful, modern kitchen ceiling chandeliers and lamps

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The interior of the kitchen will not be completed without the installation of lighting fixtures. They perform several functions at once: they create a pleasant atmosphere, the necessary accents and emphasize the style. The number of lamps and their technical characteristics are selected based on the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room, the size and number of windows, as well as the number of thematic zones (working, dining, checkpoint).
Lighting for the kitchen in a classic style

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Types of modern chandeliers for the kitchen

Referring to the catalogs of manufacturers of lighting fixtures, you can choose the following popular categories of chandeliers:

Classic chandelier in the kitchen in Italian style

What to consider when choosing a lamp

When deciding which chandelier to hang in the kitchen, take into account a few technical recommendations. The first of them is the norm of illumination: 150 Lux / m2. For example, in a kitchen with an area of ​​10 m2, it is necessary to install light bulbs of at least 1500 Lux (that is, 10 m2 x 150 Lux/m2). Since bulbs of the same power, but of a different principle of operation, may not produce the same amount of light, it is more convenient to use this characteristic for selection (Lm = 1 Lux). nine0216 Correspondence table of the luminosity of different types of lamps depending on the power
It is important to pay attention to the following:

Wall sconces complement the spot lighting of the ceiling and furniture

Deciding where and what kind of lamps will be in the kitchen should be done during the renovation process in the apartment: when they mount the wiring, install switches and sockets, an electrical panel. After the repair is completed, this work is much more difficult to do.

Features of the materials from which chandeliers are made for the kitchen

The material for a kitchen chandelier should be beautiful, practical and safe. The peculiarity of the operation of lamps here is that dust, soot and grease inevitably accumulate on them, so they have to be washed regularly. All this makes us take a critical look at the most common materials:

Glass and metal - very beautiful and practical

Technical subtleties

The type of lamps is selected based on their power indicated on the package, as well as performance characteristics. The most rarely used type is incandescent lamps, which have the lowest efficiency.
Table 1 Characteristics of different lamp types:

Specification
Lamp type
Incandescent Fluorescent
  • 3500 K - neutral;
  • 4100 K - cold;
  • 5500-6500 K - daytime.

    • Cold or daylight is best for the kitchen, as this avoids glare from metal and chrome surfaces and helps to maintain high performance for a long time.

    Chandeliers in the interior of the kitchen - how to choose the style

    Usually, the style of the lamps is selected after a specific set has been selected. Take into account the color of the furniture, its style, material. For example, plastic plafonds will look wild together with solid oak facades, you should choose crystal or metal ones instead. nine0003

    Hi-tech

    For the interior of this trend, chandeliers for the kitchen, photos of which can be viewed in manufacturers' catalogs, usually have a simplified geometric shape. The color palette is mostly neutral or cold, without any very bright spots. They are made from glass, plastic and metal. Additional equipment: motion sensors, brightness control, remote control.
    Deliberate simplicity and functionality

    Provence style kitchen chandelier

    The luxury and sophistication of this trend is embodied in lighting fixtures with ornate body, crystal shades. Massive wooden structures look interesting. A similar chandelier above the table in the kitchen often imitates a chandelier or has two or three shades in the form of tulips or bells, but it can be a simple truncated cone or cylinder. Crystal pendants, painted glass, stained-glass windows act as decor.
    Provence kitchen furnishings

    Modern styles

    This category includes areas: minimalism, hi-tech, loft, contemporary and others. Wanting to keep the scope of style, lamps above the kitchen table, you can choose them from the photo in the catalogs, they usually install large and very simple shapes (without unnecessary decor), often elongated in length (lamps or shades - several pieces in a row) to get a light strip .
    Chandelier on a long metal rail - a classic loft style

    Chandelier for a modern kitchen

    Unusual colors, lack of symmetry and pomposity, a high degree of individuality - all these are characteristic features of the modern style, which lighting fixtures must fully comply with. When thinking about which fashionable chandelier to hang in the kitchen, you should look at models with ceiling lamps pointing upwards, as well as complex frame structures with light bulbs randomly scattered over them. nine0216 A very stylish addition to the Art Nouveau environment

    Scandinavian style

    Soffits, wall sconces, floor lamps, spotlights for working and dining areas are typical features of the Scandinavian kitchen interior. If a grandmother’s crystal chandelier was lying around on the mezzanine, capable of scattering light well, then it can be used above the kitchen table to recreate a calm and cozy atmosphere.
    Crystal almost never goes out of style

    Classic chandeliers

    Photographs of such models make up the lion's share of the range of well-known manufacturers. This is no coincidence, since the fashion for classic trends in interior design is enduring. You can afford to choose something that pleases the eye and goes well with the furniture and decor of the walls, floor, ceiling in the room.

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