Contemporary kitchen lighting ideas
35 Best Kitchen Lighting Ideas
Seth Smoot
Updating your kitchen doesn't have to call for a full-on renovation. Simply changing the lighting in your cooking space can totally transform the way it looks and functions. If you're not exactly sure how you want to switch up your lighting, we have you covered with tons of inspiring light fixtures—from glamorous globe pendant lights to a mixed display of lights in various shapes and sizes. After browsing through these, you're you'll be ready to begin your hunt for the perfect new lighting... or have an excellent reference to show your interior designer.
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Add Luster
Made of seashell discs attached to a brass-plated metal frame and hung from a black fabric cord, the Verpan pendant lights in this kitchen by designer Nicole Dohmen add the right amount of luster. to the earth-toned space.
Karyn Millet
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Bring in Earth Tones
In a kitchen designed by Intimate Living Interiors, a trio of cone-shaped pendant lights with a sage green exterior and shiny gold interior livens up the room's neutral palette. A single pendant over the sink and a sconce over open shelving complement the larger lights.
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Try Dainty Additions
For a charming, inviting atmosphere, consider adding dainty pendant lights above your kitchen sink and counter. Here, designer Lauren Lothrop Caron used pendants featuring a small, almost-disc shape and a thin chain.
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Set the Mood
If you adore the look and glow of candlesticks, bring them into your kitchen in a more safety-first way with a faux sconce version. The black option in this kitchen designed by The Pankonien Group adds a nice contrast to the white wall, white range, and white marble backsplash.
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Put a Modern Twist on a Classic Style
Or take the traditional concept of a candle chandelier, and give it a modern upgrade with an electric brass version. The one in this kitchen by designer Shavonda Gardner adds a touch of glam to the charming wallpaper and rustic table.
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Turn to Pleated Lampshades
A pleated lampshade is timeless, so why not extend the look from a table lamp to your kitchen pendants? In this kitchen by Lauren Nelson Design, the beige pendants add the perfect amount of texture and make the dining table feel extra cozy.
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Hang Large Pendants High
In a kitchen by BANDD/DESIGN, large pendants are hung high so as to not overwhelm the island beneath it. The unique shape adds character, and the translucent glass ensures the kitchen retains an airy atmosphere.
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Make It Modern
Modern design is all about clean lines and simplicity, making sleek globe lights an excellent choice for both pendant lighting and sconces in the kitchen. This setup by designer Regan Baker is solid proof.
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Mix Shapes
Instead of going with clear globe pendants or large cone ones, try an option that mixes the two shapes.
In this kitchen by designer Jaqui Seerman, the lights offer charming detail to the warm space.
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Opt for Opaline
To bounce the light around in this kitchen, designer Kristin Fine used a glossy trifecta of zellige tile on the walls, Calacatta Vagli on the counters, and vintage opaline pendants sourced on 1stDibs.
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Go for Black
The black pendants in this kitchen by Amber Interiors feature a white interior and gray accent, making it bold but not overpowering.
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Get Chic Shades
If you're using shades, consider highlighting a neutral option with a black frame. In this kitchen, Simo Design hung three pendants that stretch across both the island and dining table.
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Go for Cut-Outs
Not only does a light fixture with cut-outs add cool texture to your kitchen, but it also looks insanely cool when you turn it on.
See more at Nicole Franzen.
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Hang Clear Orbs
Add interest to a sleek, white kitchen with clear globe lights that don't overwhelm the space. Not only that, but they'll make the room feel bigger. In this kitchen by Amber Interiors, wood bar stools add a touch of warmth.
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Keep It Small
The long drop on these pendants makes enough of a statement, so the bulbs can err on the smaller side. That way, they don't take away from the gorgeous island.
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Mix and Match Lights
Who says your lights have to match? Choose a few pendants in different shapes and sizes. A single color palette—like the black and gold one in this kitchen by designer Emily Henderson—makes the lights look cohesive.
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Add Pattern
Use your lighting as an excuse to make an all-white kitchen a little more intriguing.
Tap into your boho side and find a patterned, colorful shade.
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Put Lights in a Box
Here's definitive proof that modern kitchens don't have to be cold and stark. These bold pendants work thanks to seriously high ceilings.
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Make a Statement
If you want an eye-catching piece in your kitchen, you need a statement chandelier. Even though this one is massive, it doesn't feel obtrusive due to the minimal design and open framework.
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Hang Lights in Pairs
Symmetry is good—especially when you have a bold pattern in your kitchen, like on the floor of this one. Hang your lights in pairs to keep things streamlined.
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Try a Bold Color
Pops of yellow wake up this breakfast nook—including within the box-shaped pendant light. It's like a jolt of energy before you've even had your first sip of coffee.
Karyn R.
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Go Industrial
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Incorporate Nature
This is how you create the ultimate mic-drop moment in your kitchen. Bonus points if you DIY the light from materials found in your backyard (or store-bought!).
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Play With Texture
A natural texture like rattan is ideal for a coastal kitchen. Even if you don't actually live by the sea, you can decorate like you do. Add blue patterned shades to liven it up, like designer (and Next Wave alum!) Andrew Howard did in this kitchen.
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Try a Mobile
If you want to incorporate color but are afraid to go too bold, try a mobile-shaped light. The blue one in this kitchen by designer Amy Lau is a prime example.
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Use Steel
Steel lights can work in practically any kitchen—no matter the layout or aesthetic. Consider a pair of box=shaped ones, like the lights in this kitchen by designer Lee Ann Thornton.
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Take It Tropical
With a pineapple lantern and bright yellow wallpaper, this breakfast nook by designer Krista Ewart nails the tropical look.
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Match the Lights to Your Backsplash
Tie your kitchen together by matching your pendants to your backsplash. It'll make your kitchen look more cohesive.
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Create a Disco
These silver orbs/wannabe disco balls are the cool kitchen upgrade you never knew you needed. In this Manhattan kitchen by designer Amanda Nisbet, the lights are unexpected and fun.
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Make It Look Aged
With brushed brass pendants like the ones in this kitchen by designer Jesse Carrier, your space will radiate with charm. Plus, they're the perfect neutral touch that's not too shiny but still glamorous.
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Kitchen lighting ideas are an important part of any successful design scheme, with functional and aesthetic illumination particularly important in a space that is used increasingly for entertaining as much as cooking.
Apart from its key function, lighting can have a transformative effect on your kitchen ideas from making the space look bigger to highlighting key pieces and creating a specific ambience.
Kitchens usually need to include task, mood and feature lighting. Task lighting is the most practical and covers hardworking areas like the prep space, cooking area and the sink; mood lighting creates different atmospheres and feature lighting is eye-catching and can simply introduce a bit of character.
A layered approach to lighting will not just set the mood to your kitchen but bring interest and depth. Here are just some of the kitchen lighting ideas that can bring a new dimension to your kitchen.
Kitchen lighting ideas
Investing in a kitchen lights design that provides both effective task lighting and creates the perfect ambience is essential. These kitchen lighting ideas and expert advice will help you start that journey.
1. Mix up your fixtures, but keep it coherent
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As all kitchens will require multiple different types of lighting, consider exploring a multitude of kitchen lighting trends in your space by mixing and matching different fixtures.
‘Have fun with different shapes and shades, but if you’re mixing it up, stick to a theme or a core tone so that everything hangs together visually,’ says Tom Howley , Design Director of his eponymous kitchen design brand.
This principle is clear in this large barn conversion kitchen by Richard Felix-Ashman , where three differing styles of pendant, chandelier and wall lighting have been used over the counters, island and dining tables. All of them feature the color black with two sporting brass accents, with the entire scheme exploring a contemporary take on vintage styles.
2. Add punch to a neutral scheme with feature lighting
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Not only can lighting fixtures make a big impact through their illumination power, but their form can often be the final piece of your kitchen design puzzle that brings everything together.
The modern kitchen lighting ideas used in this San Francisco apartment by Cathie Hong see a pair of black and dark green pendant lights hang over an island in a kitchen that is largely colored with white and light oak.
Along with the faucet, the lights create a standout contrast with their dramatically dark color, adding structure and a thoughtful design touch to the space.
3. Use lighting to Illuminate texture to bring in depth
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Choosing kitchen lighting set close to natural surfaces will play on light and shadow, enhancing texture and patination and bringing the materials to life.
'To really maximize beautiful surfaces, select fittings that are low glare and provide discreet illumination,' says Luke Thomas, design director, John Cullen Lighting.
'Recessed downlights or spotlights with frosted glass lenses create a diffuse light for a soft wash, while linear LEDs give a continuous, even glow. It’s critical to use lighting with excellent color rendering properties, CRI 95 is best, so materials, particularly natural materials, are seen in their true form without color warping or flat lifelessness.'
4. Consider a solo light to highlight a focal point
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A single designer light poised above an island unit can be all it takes to unite a scheme, inject elegance, and emphasise a focal point, especially in an open plan space.
'If you’re going for one lone fitting, it should be scaled in proportion with the island. Not so big it overpowers, nor so small it looks lost in the space,' says Mike Fetherston, design director, Hetherington Newman. 'Position either centrally if the shape of the island suits, or above a bar seating area. The bottom of the pendant should be clear of head height, so at least 90cm above the worktop.'
5. Create a quirky feature with oversized lighting
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When thinking about how to plan kitchen lighting, don’t be afraid to go big at your kitchen’s heart. Daringly oversized lighting features are a great way to add character to a kitchen – just be sure to position them carefully.
In this kitchen by Tiffany Leigh , oversized lampshades hang from the ceiling over the island – their positioning maximizes task lighting over the workspace, while also creating a widespread warm glow at the center of the room.
Crucially, they are kept high enough not to interfere with the eyeline, and add a quirky touch thanks to their slightly surreal size.
6. Incorporate reflective materials to bounce light around the room
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When thinking about how much light your kitchen needs, it’s important to consider a balance of natural light and artificial light. One trick you can use to enhance both – day or night – is to incorporate reflective surfaces into your design. In this kitchen by Liz Caan , brass metallic accents glow in the sunlight, glass cabinet doors reflect light in the darker lower areas of the kitchen, while a mirror next to the window and a statement mirrored ceiling light creates a glistening jewel at the center of the room.
7. Choose light fittings with a similar shape or finish to your kitchen furniture
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Sourcing kitchen lighting that shares a design dialogue with your kitchen furniture will help your scheme feel sophisticated and considered.
Look for light fittings in similar shapes, thicknesses and, of course, coordinating finishes.
Here, the horizontal bar of the pendant lights artfully align with the brass trim on the cabinetry behind. Warm metallic finishes can be particularly hard to match with accuracy, so do request samples to compare before you buy.
Ensure your brass items are either all lacquered or all unlacquered to retain uniformity. Lacquered will protect brass from tarnishing, while unlacquered allows gradual patination. If the taps you like don’t come in a matching brass, choose black, which goes with any metal.
8. Use wall lights as an alternative to downlights
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The presence of kitchen wall lighting ideas is growing, as the ‘fitted’ rigidity of wall units increasingly give way to relaxed open shelving.
'Stylish kitchen wall lights are a great alternative to ceiling downlights and will add an extra design feature on emptier walls.
Set on separate circuits, they are great for layering with overhead and task lighting. Alone, they will provide softer, ambient illumination in the evening,' says Rohan Blacker, founder, Pooky.
Go for adjustable wall lights suitable for use with high wattage bulbs if they are to be used as task lighting. Connect to dimmer controls for extra flexibility.
9. Select lights that are in line with the kitchen island
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When planning your kitchen lighting, few modern kitchen island or peninsula units feel complete without some form of stylish lighting above. Getting it right requires advance planning, especially on islands beyond two metres long. Determining what will happen on the island first will help plan where you need illumination. On longer surfaces it’s often better to target lighting above key points, like the prep area and breakfast bar, rather than line pendants up in equally spaced rows.
'We like to aim for practicality but with some flair,' says Roundhouse designer Ben Hawkswell.
'This six-light pendant boasts great directional lighting for targeting work areas and its streamlined design maximises sightlines.'
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The unexpected positioning of these pretty vintage pendants elevates their appeal. It also bears practical benefits, bringing the light source closer to the task in hand. The faded elegance and jewel-like colors of these antique glass pendants are unique, but the shades have been visually united using matching retro fittings. Individually, they may be small and dainty, but worked together they feel far bolder.
'You can easily tire of statement lighting that dominates the kitchen,' says Helen Parker, creative director, deVOL Kitchens. 'Discreet and understated designs still catch our attention, but we don’t get bored of them so easily.'
11. Introduce LED strips for clever ‘hidden’ lighting
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A few LED strips can go a long way in the kitchen, bringing shelving to life and dialling the mood to relax.
The most sophisticated solutions are completely hidden when the lights are off, which requires early discussions with your designer.
'It is essential to ensure that the LED strips are properly set into recesses within the shelves or cabinetry,' explains Mark Holloway, managing director, Kitchens By Holloways. 'Angling them at 45 degrees, back towards the wall, will achieve the best lighting effect and prevent garish reflections or visible fittings.' Look for LEDs emitting warm light, around 2700k, for an inviting atmosphere.
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If you’re going for one statement light, make sure it’s a keeper by seeking out timeless design. This monochrome kitchen, created by Australian interior designer Fiona Lynch, is punctuated by Jean Prouvé's purist masterpiece for Vitra. Designed in the 1950s, its pared-back industrial lines still feel modern more than half a century later. We love how the tubular steel swing arm can be effortlessly moved between sink and breakfast bar.
Similarly enduring lighting brands include Flos, Lampe Gras and Louis Poulsen. Find original examples at 1st Dibs. Modern productions of this industrial look can be found at Industville, Pooky and Holloway of Ludlow’s Old School Electric.
13. Blend modern and traditional styles
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Kitchen lighting isn’t just a practical necessity – when chosen with creativity, it can add an impactful twist to a room’s design scheme. For example, don’t be afraid to use them to blend the present with the past.
In this kitchen by interior designer Windsor Smith , modern kitchen lighting is used to bring a contemporary edge to a kitchen with a firm foot in tradition. The coned fittings put a modern twist on the classic chandelier arrangement, much like how the slick, brushed brass cabinet handles update the paneled doors.
14. Layer lighting in tall kitchens
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When planning contemporary kitchen lighting, you may well need to think about covering the room vertically, as well as horizontally. Fitted downlighters will bring widespread light across the kitchen, but lower lighting may well be needed to bring focus into particular parts of the room.
This is especially important if you’re working on a kitchen with high ceilings, where the diminished impact of downlighters mean you may want to add extra lighting closer to eye level. In this kitchen with a double height ceiling, low-hanging pendant lights are used over the island to bring more light into the food preparation area.
15. Consider the rule of three
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There are three main types of lighting in a modern kitchen: task, mood and feature, and the most successful kitchen schemes include all three.
Task lights are the brightest and target the working areas such as preparation surfaces, cooker and sink, while mood lighting, which is soft and diffused, is used to create ambience.
Feature lighting can refer to the fitting itself, which makes a statement whether it is on or off, as in the kitchen above, or to something interesting like a color-changing system, in-cupboard illumination or plinth-level lighting, which adds an extra dimension but is not essential.
‘Always opt for more light sources rather than brighter ones, and set decorative and mood lighting on dimmers, so they can be adjusted with ease,’ advises Giovanni Corrado of Baroncelli .
Another rule of three applied to kitchen lighting ideas? Three pendants over a kitchen island, rather than two or four. This is because odd numbers are more pleasing to the eye.
16. Plan for an eye-catching kitchen lighting idea
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One way to give your kitchen lighting ideas real impact is to pick a stand-out centerpiece that can sit over the island or dining table. It needn't provide anything but good ambient lighting, but making it dimmable is a bonus for adjusting the room's atmosphere when you need to.
Black track lights are also becoming increasingly popular, because they can provide plenty of light and add a little 1970s style.
Jamie Blake, creative director of Blakes London , says, 'Use them in place of a pendant, or opt instead for a single pendant over the island, rather than a set. One large and spectacular pendant, perhaps suspended over the island to one side or over a breakfast bar, can look like a piece of art.'
17. Highlight a dining area with pendant lights
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When considering how to choose kitchen lighting, it’s important to match the appropriate style to its location in the room. Adding extra light to a dining area is a great way to boost atmosphere and make sure your culinary creations look their best when served, and pendant lights hung from the ceiling do this while also creating an unmissable design feature.
In this kitchen by designer Ginny Macdonald , pendants are used over both the island and the breakfast area.
Their low hanging nature means they are always best used over a table or counter, where people aren’t going to walk underneath them.
18. Give unique nooks dedicated lighting
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Because life is never entirely straightforward, not every kitchen has four walls – especially in older buildings, you may find yourself with the odd nook or cranny that needs to be worked with. Recessed areas and alcoves can be great spaces to turn into dedicated areas for certain functions, but they can also end up being a little darker if tucked away from the room’s main lights.
In this kitchen owned by Waterworks Co-Founder Barbara Sallick, an alcove has been turned into a bar area, deliberately lit with its own brass wall sconces to ensure home bartenders can work their magic with ease.
19. Double up in larger spaces
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Big kitchens or an open plan kitchen needs big lighting plans – so don’t be afraid to double up on light fittings both horizontally and vertically.
In this sprawling kitchen by Claudia Afshar , the light needed to be distributed across a counter, a breakfast bar and not one, but two islands. Afshar therefore chose to use both a multitude of downlighters fitted into the ceiling, as well as pendant lights over both islands to ensure every bit of the room is well lit.
20. Choose pretty accent lamps that are practical too
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‘Often, lighting can be the last thing considered in kitchen design,’ says Andrew Hall, managing director of Woodstock Furniture . 'However, for a kitchen to look its best and function well, the space must be lit properly.’
Experts agree that the best time to install a new lighting scheme is way back when you are still planning your kitchen, as you are signing off your kitchen layout ideas and drawings. Leave it until later and it becomes an after-thought with limited possibilities.
However adventurous you would like to be with your scheme, it’s crucial to establish your budget early.
As a general rule, John Cullen recommends spending as much on your kitchen’s lighting as you do on the flooring.
21. Light under kitchen cabinetry to create a floating feel
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As the layout develops, start thinking about the lighting, not only for wiring purposes, but also so that you can problem solve as the plans unfold, says Blake.
'For example, I would usually use LEDs under the wall cupboards to light the countertop. Without them, another lighting solution is required, so instead I might include kitchen wall lighting on swing arms that can be angled to suit.'
The kitchen lighting ideas above are incredibly practical, but they also highlight the exotic stone backsplashes and countertops, the floor and the shelving display, creating a floating feel that is perfect for enhancing space if you are looking for small kitchen lighting ideas.
22. Light inside cabinetry – and pantries
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Consider practical lighting inside pantries, breakfast dressers and wall cupboards, ideally on switches that automatically turn on the light when the door is opened and off when shut, advises Blake.
Lighting inside glazed cabinets can be used to make a feature of glassware, while a simple table lamp on a console or dresser helps link kitchen with dining or living areas in an open plan room.
'I rarely use plinth- or cornice-level lighting, because it isn’t usually necessary and can make a room look like a spaceship. There are exceptions, such as when a tall run of cabinetry stops short of the ceiling. Here, a soft glow of light could be used to illuminate a dark patch to create a balanced look.'
23. Add industrial accents
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Industrial styles have become increasingly popular over recent years, with metallic accents and concrete surfaces cropping up more and more. These metal trapeze lights give this classic Tom Howley kitchen an urban edge.
24. Go for gold
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Gold lights have incredible reflective properties and are ideal for bouncing light around the room. They are also a brilliant addition to darker kitchen color schemes, as they help to lift and lighten a room – as seen in this stunning Tom Howley kitchen.
25. Mix and match vintage finds
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This classic English kitchen by deVOL uses mismatching vintage-style pendants to create a totally unique lighting solution. Sometimes venturing back to previous eras works well – even in more contemporary kitchens.
26. Charm with a chandelier
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Chandelier lights are brilliant for adding a sense of occasion to an entertaining space.
What's more, not only do chandelier crystal droplets look visually pleasing, but they also shimmer and reflect light, casting it around the room – ideal if you're thinking of going bigger and bolder with your space, like in this gorgeous Tom Howley kitchen extension.
27. Love linear lights
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Linear lights can be a great modern kitchen idea, as they are in-keeping with the streamline nature and clean lines typically found in them.
Whether it's a strip light or a parallel rows of spotlights, there are so many ways this linear look can be achieved - as seen in this gorgeous Sebastian Cox Kitchen by deVOL.
It's also a great solution for kitchen island lighting.
28. Make your island shine bright
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One idea to add a little more drama to a kitchen is to showcase your island. A way to do this is to have pendant drop-down lights solely over your kitchen island and ceiling spotlights throughout the rest of the room. This means all the attention will be on this central hub - where you're most likely to be cooking and entertaining anyway.
This classic English kitchen by deVOL does exactly that.
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Exposed bulb lights have been everywhere the past few years and give an industrial look to a space. We love these bulb pendant lights in this deVOL real shaker kitchen.
30. Be an energy saver
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Incorporate LEDs at multiple levels to flood your kitchen in light, without costing the earth. LEDs are by far the most energy-efficient option, lasting at least 20,000 hours or ten years – they are a great way to incorporate more sustainable kitchen ideas into your space.
Look for those with warm color rendition to avoid a clinical feel. A 12W cluster LED spotlight compares in warmth and brightness to a 50W halogen spotlight.
31. Creat a dynamic trio
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Boost the impact of statement pendants by arranging them in a row along the length of an island or table. As we said above, odd numbers work best; opt for three or five depending on the area.
32. Go to great lengths
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In a room with a high ceiling, lower-level pendants work especially well above an island or dining table, where they won’t cause an obstruction.
33. Put on a light show
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'Never feel too compelled to have a light in the centre of a ceiling. Install several lights and ensure they are given specific tasks. If the dining table is likely to be in the corner of the kitchen, hang a pendant over there. It’s more functional and looks more considered,' says Busola Evans, Homes & Gardens' kitchen and bathroom supplement editor.
34. Add an arty installation
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Kitchen lighting should not just be thought of as purely practical. It can also be used to add a dynamic look to your kitchen. Contemporary fittings like these striking pendants in mismatched styles, provide a design feature that captures the imagination, a great option for kitchen ceiling ideas.
35. Get the wall factor
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'The perfect height of lights depends on two factors: the height of the people living in the house and the height of the ceilings. Wall lights work well in a small kitchen, especially ones with little natural light,' says Kenny Collins, chairman of The Lighting Store .
36. Show off star quality
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The saying 'go big or go home' might be the mantra of youth, but it certainly rings true for the kitchen.
'There’s a real trend for architectural lighting in kitchens right now, like big pendants with several arms, and they make a real statement.
Ensure that they hang at least 2m above the island or table,' explains Sarah Spiteri, editorial director of Homes & Gardens.
37. Create the ultimate showstopper
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A good, well-thought-out lighting scheme can make all the difference in a kitchen. 'Match the style of your light fittings to your kitchen – interesting light fittings will stop your kitchen looking overly clinical.
'Prismatic glass and bone china work wonderfully in country style kitchens, metallic pendants give an industrial flavor, and brightly-painted pendants bring an often-needed pop of color,' enthuses Peter Bowles, managing director of Original BTC and Davey Lighting.
38. Install an eye-catching modern lighting centerpiece
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Lanserring has hit upon the most perfect kitchen island lighting with this fabulous fitting.
Designed to create ambient lighting, its main role in this room is to draw attention to the modern kitchen island and to give the kitchen a living room appeal, rather than to provide practical task lighting.
39. Make the best use of downlights
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Dimmable ceiling downlights are a popular solution for general lighting in a modern kitchen, says Jamie Blake, creative director of Blakes London .
'Turn them right up when you want to clean the room, dim them right down when you want a softer mood.
'While it may help to start by drawing up a grid of downlights to create an even spread of light, remember that you may need to adjust it to accommodate things like steel joists, skylights, TV screens and so on. Nor do you want to put a downlight right next to a pendant or hard up against a wall cabinet. Use the grid merely as a starting point that you can modify to suit your space.'
40. Layer light
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A complex room, such as a living-kitchen, will demand different light levels for a range of activities.
In the kitchen idea shown above, track lighting washes walls with soft light by evening and has more focused spots, pendants and task lighting where needed.
‘There is nothing worse than a dimly lit work area,’ says Melissa Klink, Head of Design at Harvey Jones . ‘Make sure to position spotlights or pendants directly above key areas to ensure the light isn’t blocked when you stand at the sink, hob or work top.’
41. Tackle task lighting
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Task lighting can be discreet and hidden under wall cupboards or shelving, but you can also make a feature of it with designer kitchen wall lighting ideas that can be angled to direct brightness where it is needed.
42. Consider low light sources
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LED strips provide a soft low light that is useful for backlighting backsplashes and shelving, but they can also be useful for directing traffic through the kitchen space.
It’s human nature to gravitate towards light, so put a subtle glow beneath a counter with bar-style seating to encourage guests to pull up a seat.
43. Light the inside of cabinetry
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The kitchen trend for glass-fronted cabinetry brings display back into the kitchen and an opportunity to create pockets of soft diffused light that can create a focal point and brighten darker corners of the room.
44. 'Wash' cabinetry with lighting
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Use spots, track lighting and uplights to wash surfaces with soft reflective light.
‘Never place downlights in a grid,’ advises Sally Storey of John Cullen Lighting. ‘Place them only where light is required as part of your lighting scheme. Use a low glare directional downlight to direct light to wash the front of your kitchen units – it will also light inside your cupboards when they are open.’
(Image credit: Lighting scheme by Sian Baxter.)
Wondering how to plan kitchen lighting? Lighting design is a specialist field and a good designer will be able to balance a range of sources into a cohesive scheme to enhance your space.
In this contemporary kitchen, designer Sian Baxter has used almost entirely ceiling lighting, choosing different forms to provide task, general and ambient light. She didn’t want two sets of pendant lights so used recessed ceiling lighting to cleverly mirror the shape of the island.
46. Create light reflections
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The bulb is just one part of the story – the surfaces the light falls upon are just as influential. Pale colors and reflective surfaces will amplify the glow, while dark shades absorb light, dampening it, which can be advantageous when creating mood.
When designing a modern kitchen, consider pale countertops in a darker kitchen – especially in the prep zones – or at least opt for large, pale chopping boards.
47. Light beyond your modern kitchen
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Skylights and walls of glass offer stunning natural light and a great view by day but they can turn into black holes at night.
Think about running strip LEDs in skylight recesses and consider good outdoor lighting ideas to create a light show in the garden beyond the glass.
48. Choose discreet modern kitchen lighting ideas
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Spotlights aren’t the only solution for directional light.
The Exhaust light from Buster + Punch has a smart tubular design that is available in a choice of two colors for the powder-coated casing and four metallic options for the trim.
49. Use modern kitchen lighting to play with room proportions
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A large room with a high ceiling will be crying out for a generous modern kitchen light fitting to fill that space.
The trend is for clusters of organic shapes made from mouth-blown glass, and for modern molecular lighting with multiple bulbs on multiple arms, shining their light in all directions. Install over an island or dining table to create a focal point.
What type of lighting is best for kitchens?
Most residential lighting is now LED, as it is energy-efficient and long-lasting. It is also compact, so you can buy tiny lamps on a flexible strip to run along shelf edges and under counters and plinths, which can significantly lighten the look of a hefty island.
LED downlights have replaced the halogen bulbs of old.
Look for directional options that let you shine light where you need it. Broadly, there are four types of lighting to consider: task lighting to illuminate countertops, sink and hob; general lighting to give overall brightness; ambient lighting to add a soft glow to sociable spaces, and decorative lighting to create focal points and display areas.
What's trending in kitchen lighting?
Controllability is key. ‘Lighting is the most important element to bear in mind when zoning in a kitchen,’ explains Tom Howley, design director of Tom Howley.
‘Spotlights in the ceiling should always be dimmable, so you can adjust the mood in the kitchen when you have guests. Task lighting is essential over the most used worktop areas. This is key when prepping food in the evening, allowing you to keep the atmosphere relaxed elsewhere with the dimmable lights.’
John Butler, designer at Elements Kitchen Design agrees: ‘Increasingly, our clients are opting for self-adjusting lighting systems that activate in response to the amount of natural light available, ensuring the balance of lighting is always right.
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155+ (Photos) Options and Ideas for Design
Lighting in the kitchen is different from lighting in other rooms. It should not only please the eye, but also meet purely practical requirements: be bright enough to be comfortable to work with, soft enough not to hurt the eyes, and at the same time be properly positioned. One light bulb under the ceiling is definitely not enough.
Consider the materials of the fixtures and their location, and the result will definitely be good.
Content of this article:
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- Location
- Materials of lamps
- Conclusions
- Photo gallery (more than 155 photos)
Location
The basic rule to follow is that all areas should be lit separately. Your own light in the work area, your own light in the dining room, a couple of decorative lamps.
Proper kitchen lighting requires creativity
Even in the smallest kitchen, one ceiling lamp will not be enough - although no one forbids hanging it anyway, as a designer decoration, highlighting the dining area or an additional background light.
Small kitchen in white
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Illumination of the work area
You need to start with the illumination of the work area - it will set the general tone, and besides, you simply cannot do without it.
Cooking in the twilight is below average pleasure.
It can be located in different ways:
- On the bottom of cabinets . This solution is relevant if you even have hanging cabinets above the work area. An LED strip is stretched along their lower surface, its light falls exactly on the countertop. As a result, you will not be able to block the light for yourself, plus there will be a pleasant overall impression.
- On the wall . If there are no lockers, or if you are not satisfied with the tape, you can always place a lamp on the wall above the work area. It can be something purely utilitarian - spots, for example, that are not distinguished by beauty - or it can be an elegant antique sconce. The main thing is that the light is directed down to the work surface.
Illumination of the working area
All other ideas for the location are not valid - you can not place the lamp so that the light falls from behind, you cannot make the light soft and diffused.
Only bright, precise illumination. Can be used for it:
- LED strip . It looks very simple, but bright and lasts a long time. An additional plus is the ability to adjust the saturation of the light flux, as well as start a remote control that will turn on the tape from a certain distance.
- Spots . Small lamps, more like spotlights, are an excellent solution for illuminating the work area. Moreover, they can be directed in different directions, depending on current needs.
- Sconce . Tape and spots do not fit into classic interiors, but sconces fit perfectly. They can fit snugly against the wall, they can look like a lampshade on a curved leg - all ideas are good, the main thing is that the sconce has a bright enough bulb.
Classic kitchen style
Tip
In addition to the worktop itself, you can also illuminate the stove.
But the light bulb cannot be placed over an open fire and the best solution is an LED strip stretched along the outer edge of the hood.
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Lighting for the dining area
If lighting should be primarily practical in the case of the work area, then beauty comes to the fore in the case of the dining area. Here, the lamp not only illuminates the table and the contents of the plates, but highlights the area and serves as a decoration.
LED strip for work area
It can be placed in different ways:
- On the ceiling. Often the dining area is located in the center of the kitchen and then ceiling lighting is best suited. It will provide soft diffused light, highlight the table and at the same time illuminate the rest of the space. In addition, a chandelier hanging from the ceiling cannot be knocked over during dinner or filled with juice.
- On table . A table lamp is a good solution if the dining area is not located in the center of the interior and does not require a constant emphasis at all. The main thing is that the table for the lamp is large enough, otherwise, while eating, someone will definitely touch it and you will have to repair it.
- On the wall. If the table is close to the wall, lighting it with a wall lamp is not a bad idea. The light can be directed both downwards and upwards.
Creative solution
Various lamps can be used to illuminate the dining area:
- Ceiling chandeliers . They have a variety of designs, as well as colors. There is something suitable for any interior - with a paper lampshade for Japanese, with a flower for Provence, with crystal "drops" for shabby chic. Interestingly, there can be several chandeliers - this makes sense if you have a long rectangular table or bar counter.
- Table lamps . They can be made from different materials, differently designed - for each style there is a solution. Metal with glass for English classics, pure metal for high-tech, wood and paper for Chinese. The main thing is that the lamp is stable enough so that it does not break from one careless movement.
Provence style
- Wall lights . LED lamps, spots or sconces - the choice is unlimited. The light in the dining area can be directed in any direction. Here it does not have to be bright, since its main purpose is aesthetic.
Tip
The ceiling chandelier should be hung so that it cannot be touched while eating.
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Additional lighting
in order to highlight the accent in the interior.
This could be:
- Niche lighting . In this case, in the niche itself, you can place a funny figurine, a favorite photo or a poster of a group that your child is going crazy about.
Separate dining area lighting
- Surface lighting . An LED strip stretched under the tabletop near the table or cabinets looks magical - thanks to it, the furniture seems to be floating in the air. The effect looks especially interesting if you make the tape colored.
- Cabinet lighting . Here, the purpose is not only design, but also practical - looking into the illuminated closet, you can always easily determine where everything is and whether it's time to clean. Such a backlight looks interesting if you make a glass door in the closet - then it will look like a showcase lit from the inside.
A small lamp can be placed on the window sill to illuminate the colored curtain from the inside.
And you can install glass shelves in the room and make them illuminated.
Beautiful room with lots of light
Tip
The main thing is not to overload the interior with light. The kitchen should be well lit, but there should not be too many accents, and the light should not hurt the eyes.
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It is important not only to place the luminaires correctly, but also to choose them correctly. They should be beautiful, stable and last more than a couple of months.
Base material
The bases of any fixtures are usually made of either plastic or metal.
Sometimes there are designer lamps with bases made of glass or wood.
Suspended ceiling in the interior
Each solution, of course, has its pros and cons:
- Plastic . The plastic base breaks easily - this is its main disadvantage. If such a lamp falls, the base will crack or bend. In addition, it will fade over time, is afraid of cleaning chemicals and does not look too chic. But plastic is cheap, it comes in bizarre shapes and its colors are bright.
- Metal . A metal base can last for years - for example, spots and spotlights that are installed in metal serve for a long time. Doesn't break, doesn't rust, looks just fine, can also be bizarre shapes. The only negative, except for the price, is that such a lamp will be heavy. If it falls on a child or pet, injury cannot be avoided.
Minimalist
- Glass . Fragile, but very beautiful material that looks magical as a base.
Not afraid of anything but blows. Expensive. - Wood . It is rare, but it looks good - polished, carved wood fits well into eco-interiors. Doesn't work well with incandescent bulbs. Over time, it may require restoration - replace the varnish, repaint.
Tip
If your design doesn't call for wood or glass, go for fixtures with a metal base. Metal is expensive, but fully pays off. In addition, it fits perfectly into modern styles.
Hi-tech style
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Shade material
Not all lamps have a lampshade, but those that do have it, its quality largely depends on the material. It could be:
- Plastic . If it is made poorly, it may start to melt and smell unpleasant, therefore it is better to buy lamps in a store where you can complain.
But it can look interesting, be of any color and have any shape. - Glass . The materials are fragile, even more afraid of careless handling than the base. There may be problems with cleaning - if washed without skill, stains may remain on the glass. But it is not afraid of anything and can beautifully refract light if you choose a lampshade with patterns or relief.
Glass is fragile but beautiful
- Tiffany glass . A separate type of glass, which is most similar to stained glass. It looks elegant, the light not only refracts, but also paints in different colors. Looks great in classic interiors - for example, on a table in colonial classics.
- Metal . Metal lampshades are beautiful, reliable and long lasting, but heavy and expensive. If you drop such a lampshade on your foot, bruising will be the best possible outcome.
- Wood . Lampshades are rarely made of wood - yet most lamps heat up during use.
But such lampshades look very interesting, they are suitable for eco-style interiors and, as a rule, embody a certain design idea. - Cloth . Fabric lampshades are a kind of classic. You can make them with your own hands, if you have a penchant for this, and then no one else will have such a lampshade as yours. The fabric looks nice, looks good in classic interiors, but collects dust and fades over time, especially if the sun's rays fall on it.
Fabric lampshades - a classic
- Paper . A rare solution that is usually used to make Chinese or Japanese style lamps. Such a lampshade serves for a long time, since the paper is specially processed. But over time, it fades and, if dropped, is likely to break.
Tip
Choose the lampshade material according to your style. So, Provence will not do without a flowered fabric lampshade, and high-tech without a simple metal one.
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Bulb
And, of course, we must not forget about the light bulb - it depends on how the light will be:
- Incandescent lamp . Gives a warm pleasant light of the yellow spectrum, can have any shape and look interesting. But it warms more than it shines - only five percent of the energy consumed is spent on light. It burns out during power surges, it can burst, scattering fragments around. However, it has the lowest price.
- Halogen lamp . They look like incandescent lamps, but inside the flask is filled with iodine or bromine vapor. As a result, the efficiency is increased three times, the light can be of different brightness, as well as the shape. Minus - they do not work in closed lampshades, because they quickly burn out. They can only be installed with gloves, because they cannot stand contact with sebum.
Use of neon light
- Fluorescent lamp . It can give light of different saturation - three thousand gives soft yellow, six - bright white. The flask is always the same shape, require special disposal. But they serve for a long time and are five times more efficient than incandescent lamps.
- LED lamp . A novelty in the technological market. It is expensive, but it can serve up to twenty years, and it consumes very little electricity. The main thing is to buy from a trusted seller, as low-quality lamps flicker, which harms the eyes. The most annoying thing is that you can only see the flicker through the camera of the mobile.
Tip
Halogen lamps are still the most balanced solution in terms of price / quality.
Choosing the right lighting is not only useful, but also interesting. And besides, the result can always be redone if it does not suit you.
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How to organize?
To be comfortable in the kitchen, you need multi-level lighting:
- Each functional area (a place for cooking, eating and relaxing) must be equipped with separate lamps.
- It is desirable that the switches be located in convenient places: at the entrance to the kitchen and, if the room has a large area, in the dining area.
- In our country, there is not enough natural sunlight, so designers and apartment owners traditionally choose lamps with a warm tone, which create additional comfort.
The lighting of a small kitchen cannot be limited to one chandelier. A room with a low ceiling and a modest area should be equipped with several light sources: in the center, above the worktop, above the dining table.
Lighting options
Before starting repairs, you should think about the location of lamps, switches and other equipment in advance, since finishing work is carried out only after all current-carrying cables have been laid.
General lighting
First of all, it is worth providing the kitchen with one central or several light sources built into the ceiling. They are necessary for convenience at the entrance to the kitchen, as well as during the reception of guests and cleaning.
The photo shows a spacious kitchen-living room with ceiling lighting in the form of spotlights.
Illumination of functional areas of the kitchen
It is hard to imagine a comfortable working area for cooking, immersed in twilight. It is also difficult to enjoy food or have sincere conversations at a table where it is hard to see a plate or an interlocutor. It is for the comfort of households and guests that every corner needs to be highlighted additionally.
Work area kitchen light
Lamps should be positioned above the worktop just below eye level. To wash dishes efficiently, it is desirable that the light also hit the sink. It is not necessary to highlight the sink separately if it is installed in the center of the work surface.
Pictured is a kitchen where lights are built in under the cabinets and illuminate the work area.
There are situations that require constant standing at the stove.
Then a small addition as a lamp above the stove will come in handy. Often this function is performed by a hood with a built-in light bulb.
Dining area lighting
Perhaps the most important detail that immediately helps to make the atmosphere cozier is the lighting of the kitchen table. It is the centerpiece of the kitchen-dining room, around which guests or family gather. It is important that the surface of the table or island be in a halo of light: in addition to creating comfort, this sets up an open friendly conversation.
The photo shows a blue kitchen, the dining area of which is also a working one. It is lit by two hanging lamps.
Light sources are also needed above the bar: their purpose is not only to illuminate, but also to zone the kitchen space. If the kitchen is connected to the living room, then the lamps should be located not only above the dining group of the table and chairs, but also next to the seating area - armchairs or a sofa.
Interior lighting for kitchen cabinets
Lighting for closed cabinets is purely utilitarian: it does not affect the perception of the kitchen as a whole, unlike the interior lighting of a set with transparent facades. You can equip cabinets or lower cabinets with lighting both at the stage of ordering furniture, and independently with the help of economical LED strips.
In the photo, the illuminated backsplash echoes the decorative lighting of cabinets with glass doors.
Decorative
Additional light can solve the most unexpected and interesting tasks. Decorative lighting is aimed at creating a special mood, as well as in order to emphasize the features of the interior.
Pictured is a lamp with a phrase redesigned specifically for the kitchen from the anti-war slogan "Make love, not war".
Decorative LED lighting can be placed under the ceiling, at the edge of the podium or linearly on the wall as an accent.
The set, illuminated from below, visually expands the space of a long narrow kitchen.
If the kitchen contains house plants that need additional lighting, it is also considered decorative.
The picture shows an unusual decoration for the kitchen - a magnificent vertical garden.
Which lamps should be used in the kitchen?
Consider the features of various lighting fixtures that can be used to decorate a kitchen.
Spotlights
Small luminaires that produce beams of directional light are called spotlights. As a rule, products are mobile or are on track rails, so they are easy to adjust. In addition to the ceiling, spots can be built under kitchen cabinets, above an apron, or fixed to a wall.
Chandelier
This is the most traditional solution for Russian kitchens. For low ceilings, a no-frills product that fits snugly to the surface is more suitable. If the height of the room does not bother you, it is recommended to choose a hanging chandelier.
In classical interiors, this option is the only appropriate one, but the modern style allows you to safely combine various lighting fixtures with each other.
Lighting
Local kitchen lighting can be organized not only with the help of spots. Especially common are LED strips, which are used everywhere. The main advantages of tape lighting are easy installation and the ability to choose any shade, both warm and cold.
The photo shows a bright kitchen, where the LED strip emphasizes the yellow set, creating an accent color spot.
Lamp
Many owners prefer to use light bars - tubular fluorescent lamps, but their cost is several times higher than the price of conventional diode strips. Lamps differ in size and method of fastening: mortise models are built directly into kitchen furniture, and overhead ones are mounted on the surface. Their use is justified when you need to highlight a small area - for example, a sink.
The photo shows a modern white kitchen with combined lighting: fluorescent lamps play the role of local lighting, and the central light is realized using built-in ceiling lights.
Pendant lamps
These products are at the peak of fashion today - a rare designer interior does without lamps on a long wire. Most often, pendant models make up a stylish composition of several identical or simply similar lamps. They are convenient in that they give a bright directional light, but, muffled by shades, do not cause discomfort to the eyes.
Spotlights
Typically used for stretch ceilings. With their help, you can evenly distribute the light throughout the room, only the distance between them must be calculated in advance. Spotlights are reminiscent of many office lights, but for modern designers this way of lighting has long become the norm.
Halogen lamps save energy, but their installation is associated with certain difficulties, so most people prefer LEDs.
Lighting features of a small kitchen
At first glance, it seems that in a modest-sized kitchen, one chandelier with an incandescent lamp is enough to illuminate the entire area. In fact, the brighter the room, the more spacious it seems. In addition, it is difficult to do without illumination of the working area: if during evening cooking, apart from the chandelier, nothing illuminates the countertop, then a shadow from a person or an unsuccessfully located refrigerator appears on it.
The photo shows a small kitchen with a hanging chandelier, LED strip in the work area and spotlights above the cabinets.
Often in a small kitchen, the role of general lighting is played by a pendant lamp above the dining group. But in this case, the backlight of the apron or cooking area is required.
An LED strip installed along the perimeter of the ceiling can serve as additional light: it will help to visually raise it.
The most important thing is to fill the small kitchen as evenly as possible with diffused light that will not create shadows.
Interior photo
If there are no partitions in the kitchen-living room or studio apartment, zonal lighting will help separate the room or dining room from the kitchen.
Some light sources help to work on the chosen style: for example, hi-tech cannot exist without decorative lighting. In addition, an unusual lighting fixture can become a highlight of the interior, its main decoration.
The photo shows an example of zone lighting, where the kitchen is visually separated by ceiling lights.
In addition to the listed electrical equipment, designers use other light sources - not always practical, but original. In the classic interior of the kitchen, you can see wall sconces with lampshades that perfectly support the traditional style.
Loft-style furnishings are suitable for creative people.
