Lighting trends for kitchens
35 Best Kitchen Lighting Ideas 2022
Kitchens are ground zero for delectable meals, family gatherings, and creative design opportunities, which means they should certainly shine. Enter: kitchen lighting ideas, an essential prerequisite for cheffing it up. From ornamental pendants to unobtrusive track lighting, the options for kitchen light fixtures are endless. Today's top designers have predictably led the way in illuminating different design possibilities, proving that sconces, blinged-out chandeliers, and dimmers all have a seat at the kitchen table.
Just like living rooms and bedrooms, the tried and true rules of layered lighting apply to the kitchen. By intentionally layering light, you can harness that power and create a well-lit, well-balanced kitchen interior. To start, employ task lighting like sconces and chic lamps above cooking hot spots for more clarity. Next up, evenly-dispersed ambient lighting can help further create balance. And, of course, don’t discount a statement piece. Be it a tole chandelier or a Murano glass fixture, statement lighting can work in a kitchen, too.
If you’re currently in the midst of cooking up a lighting scheme for your own kitchen, here are 35 kitchens that exemplify a considered and purposeful approach to lighting. Get inspired by how these designers lit up these kitchens, whether you have a small layout or a space with low ceilings.
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Out of the Blue
Rustic White Photography
For a sleek mid-century modern-inspired kitchen, Brian Watford suspended a trio of glass globe pendant lights above a marble-topped kitchen island.
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Minty Fresh
John M. Hall
In this farmhouse-inspired kitchen designed by Young Huh, mint green cabinetry provides a striking backdrop for a trifecta of simple glass pendants.
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Be In The Pink
Werner Straube
Red pendants lend the perfect amount of vibrancy to this coral kitchen designed by Elizabeth Drake.
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Mix and Match
Ngoc Minh Ngo
Playfulness is on full display in this ultra-patterned kitchen designed by Bachman Brown.
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Easy Breezy
Julie Soefer
The navy blue and gold-accented island steals the show in this sun-filled kitchen designed by Creative Tonic, while a quintuplet of sconces provide directed countertop light.
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Struck Gold
Laura Resen
In this sophisticated kitchen designed by Beth Webb, gold pendants blend seamlessly with a mosaic backsplash and weathered wood island.
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Old Fashioned
Nathan Schroder
Vintage hanging lanterns impose Victorian-esque charm in this sunny and airy kitchen teed up by Dodson Interiors.
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Double Duty
David Sundberg, ESTO
In this kitchen cued up by Douglas C. Wright, a shaded pendant illuminates the wood kitchen island, while a gold picture light sheds light on a book-filled hutch.
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Let Them Eat Cake
Josh Thornton
Reminiscent of a French bakery, this ultra-chic kitchen designed by Summer Thornton makes the ultimate case for a classic black and white color combo.
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Sun-Drenched Style
Family Room
Although the skylight and arched floor-to-ceiling windows bring in plenty of light, industrial pendants and a massive orb chandelier seal the deal in this kitchen designed by James Thomas.
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Plain Poise
Nick Guttridge
A Sputnik-inspired chandelier adds a touch of modernism to this the otherwise provincial-style space designed by Christina Nielsen.
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Down to Earth
Beall + Thomas Photography
A brass keystone chandelier is a perfect complement to this neutral kitchen designed by Suzanne Kasler.
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Playful in Pink
Annie Schlechter
A spunky palette and playful pendants wake up this kitchen designed by Ayromloo Design.
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Good Things Come in Threes
Christopher Dibble Photography
Symmetry is the name of the game for this kitchen designed by Nate Berkus. Three opaline globe pendants perfectly balance the island's six bar stools.
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Lead the Way
Julie Soefer
A pair of steel-encased globe pendant lights provide ample light in this cheery galley kitchen designed by Chandos Interiors.
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Pendant Pairing
Durston Saylor
For a kitchen with a homey, cabin vibe designer David Scott used a pair of crimson, quatrefoil pendants to bring the outdoors in.
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Strong as Steel
Chris Little Photography - Atlanta
Stainless pendants make the perfect complement to this chef-grade kitchen designed by J. Hirsch Interiors.
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Elect Eclectism
Ryan McDonald
Afraid of overcrowding your kitchen with fixtures? Follow designer Sarah Montgomery's lead and opt for a single hanging pendant.
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Exuberance, Exemplified
Phillip Ennis
So as not to compete with the vibrant color palette (and dramatic ceiling!) featured in this cozy kitchen, White Webb Interior Design selected a pair of simple milk glass pendants to provide illumination.
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Dashingly Debonair
Michael Alan Kaskel
Industrial black pendants partnered with slate blue cabinets make this kitchen designed by KitchenLab Interiors feel both sleek and chic.
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One-Track Mind
Aimee Mazzenga
Practice restraint and follow studio CAK's lead of installing simple black track lighting to make a kitchen feel unexpectedly minimalist.
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Forward-Looking
Roger Davies
A funky, geometric overhead fixture gives this kitchen designed by Jamie Bush + Co. a futuristic feel.
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Dreamy Drum
Anita Sarsidi
Two conical canvas drum pendants bring a uniquely industrialist touch to this kitchen designed by M.
Elle Design.
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Lumen Large
Neil Landino Jr.
A pair of neoclassical-style, lantern pendants bring in an Old World feel to this crisp and contemporary kitchen designed by Rinfret Limited.
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Glint of Gold
Tim Williams
A gold dome pendant glistens against the background of weighty, navy-gray cabinetry in this kitchen designed by Laurie Blumenfeld.
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Right as Rain
Tony Soluri
In this serene, crisp kitchen designed by Lisa Berman, opaque flush mounts and a bulb-style chandelier recall water droplets falling from the sky.
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Sea Shell Chic
Kris Tamburello
A chandelier made of seashells lends a whimsical note to this kitchen designed by Kakar House of Design.
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Geometric Eclectism
Eric Piasecki
Prism-shaped light fixtures steal the show in this kitchen-slash-dining room designed by Kati Curtis.
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Scalloped Edge
Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Crisp pendant lights let the bamboo-bedecked island and punchy blue backsplash take center stage in this modern kitchen teed up by L.A-based firm Murphy Design.
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Drum Drama
Zeke Ruelas
A matte black drum pendant adds a brooding mystery to this crisp, contemporary kitchen produced by designer Lori Gilder.
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A Serene Green
Renee DiSanto
In this muted, bungalow kitchen, design firm Park and Oak installed a petite wall sconce for some much-needed task lighting.
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All-in-One
Michael Kaskel
To light up this open, versatile kitchen, KitchenLab Interiors installed a Sputnik chandelier as well as multi-pronged globe pendants.
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Brooding Blue
Jack Thompson
To brighten up this moody blue kitchen, designer Nadia Palacios employed a pair of cylindrical brass lights.
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Sputnik Style
Dustin Forest
Paying testament to the power of green and gold, designer Crystal Blackshaw selected an amber sputnik globe chandelier for this convivial kitchen.
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Criss-Cross Chic
Catherine Nyugen Photography
A latticed drum pendant and rattan dining chairs imbue texture into this charming space designed by Kress Jack at Home.
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70+ Stunning Kitchen Lighting Ideas
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Layered Lariats
Roger Davies
For a cluster of lights that makes a statement alone and together, you can’t go wrong with a lariat style. In this Beverly Hills home, designer Oliver M. Furth strung an Apparatus pendant above a glossy island that’s decked out in brass fixtures and vintage Bride’s Veil counter stools from Twentieth.
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Playful Pendants
Ema Peter
For this Vancouver home, design firm PlaidFox enlisted two squiggly pendants from Lambert & Fils to add a touch of whimsy to this modern kitchen. The final product is part playful, part pared-back, and all pristine.
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Colorful Pendants
Alanna Hale
Trade in the typical brass, bronze, and silver pendants with a light fixture flushed in bold, bright colors.
Jessica Davis of Atelier Davis mastered the look in this Bay Area abode by pairing this lively Schneid from Stillfried Wien style with yellow appliances and cabinetry painted in Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue.
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Shape-Shifting Lanterns
André Rider
Pack on the visual appeal with mismatched fixtures, just as design firm Les Ensembliers did here. The three Formakami in this Montreal loft are slightly different, giving this an eclectic-yet-orderly edge.
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A Simple Trio
Esther Choi
As this kitchen Dash Marshall designed for a TriBeCa apartment proves, all good things come in threes. The Ladies & Gentleman pendants pair nicely with the wavy wooden island and cabinetry—making a space that’s equal parts chic and curvaceous.
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Artful Tube Lighting
Stephen Kent Johnson
Anyone who wants to pack on the drama will find a lot to love about the Apparatus fixture that designer Poonam Khanna added to this Hamptons beach house.
Not only does the lengthy setup offset the spacious island, but it also draws the eye upward to highlight those tall ceilings.
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Dual Lighting
Thomas Loof
Why settle for one light fixture when you can do a few? Summer Thornton juxtaposed the lights over the island—which were sourced from Roman and Williams Guild—with smaller flush mounts in an alcove. The result? A Chicago home that shines at full wattage.
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Repetitive Lighting
Stephen Kent Johnson
Another way to prove the strength in numbers is by repeating the same fixture throughout your kitchen. Take a cue from Ryan Lawson, who made the most of Schoolhouse Electric Company’s flush mounts in this charming Connecticut home.
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Supersize Pendant
Cerruti & Draime
As the saying goes, go big or go home.
In this verdant kitchen, designer Fabrizio Casiraghi created contrast and a statement with this Isamu Noguchi pendant. The result? A standout fixture that draws the eye upward and highlights the room’s high ceiling.
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Antique Accents
Ricardo Labougle
If you want to transport your kitchen to a different time and place, consider adding a vintage element. In this seaside villa, designer Lorenzo Castillo paired a gilded chandelier—which was sourced from a palace in Madrid—with an oak island and printed tiles.
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’70s Lamps
Kris Tamburello
Pendants, sconces, and flush mounts might be the go-to lighting styles for a kitchen, but if you want to shake things up, consider placing table lamps on your counters. In this Boca Raton home, designer Fawn Galli enlisted sunset-toned fixtures by Verner Panton.
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Large Industrial Pendants
Douglas Friedman
In a kitchen with rustic touches in this Malibu, California, home designed by Steven Gambrel, black accents make for a modern look—most prominently the black industrial pendants above the black countertop.
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A Billiards-Style Pendant
Francesco Lagnese
A sleek pendant reminiscent of a billiards room hangs above a bright green island in a New York City apartment designed by Tom Scheerer and architect Gil P. Schafer.
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2021 Pantone Colors of the Year
Miguel Flores-Vianna
With gray accents throughout the breakfast room of a Madrid apartment designed by Isabel López-Quesada, the yellow on the pendant adds a nice pop of brightness—almost like Pantone’s Colors of the Year for 2021, Illuminating and Ultimate Gray.
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Pink Lampshade Pendant
Simon Upton
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Custom Glass Pendants
Ricardo Labougle
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Diamond-Motif Pendants
Eric Piasecki
These pendants would add a sophisticated design element to any kitchen, much like they do in this New Jersey home designed by Cullman & Kravis.
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Light on Top, and Below
Sylvie Becquet
For a not-so-modern kitchen in Bill Brockschmidt’s palazzo in Sicily, this suspended pendant shines light both upward to the ceiling and below to the island, providing ample light for the whole space.
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Brass Fixtures with Clear Bulbs
Douglas Friedman
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Orb Pendants
John Ellis
These shiny orbs fit the bill in a light-filled California kitchen designed by Academy Award–winning set designers David Wasco and Sandy Reynolds-Wasco.
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White Saucer Pendant
Trevor Tondro
In actress Sophia Bush’s Hollywood kitchen, designed by Jake Alexander Arnold, a white saucer pendant hangs from exposed beams, lending shape and texture to the plain white backdrop of the cabinets.
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Neutral Ceramic Pendants
Luke White
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Exposed Wire Pendants
Douglas Friedman
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Polished Cage Lights
Douglas Friedman
Oversized cage pendants in a polished silver finish tie together this Miami kitchen while providing a generous amount of light.
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Dandelion Chandeliers
Richard Powers
This art aficionado’s Museum Mile kitchen is enlivened by dandelion chandeliers by Tony Duquette, which offer a playful touch in the classic yet modern space.
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Sleek Steel Fixtures
Mike Schwartz
In a contemporary Lincoln Park kitchen, materiality is center stage with sleek steel light fixtures that give the space one of its many layers of texture.
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Opal Glass and Vintage Brass
Douglas Friedman
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Globular Plaster Pendant
Pascal Chevallier
An antique black-plaster pendant light offers a modern appeal amidst the retro black-and-white design of this Paris kitchen.
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Mix of Old and New
Eric Piasecki
A kitchen ceiling clad in glass tiles is accented by eight circa-1930 C.F. Otto Müller ceiling lights and grounded with a pendant designed by Steven Gambrel for the Urban Electric Co.
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Industrial Bulb
Tessa Neustadt
Subtle yet packed with personality, this kitchen by Stefani Stein Inc. features an industrial-style bulb pendant that makes the case for understated design.
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Refined Rustic
Chris Everard, The White Company
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Modern Lampshades
Emily Gilbert
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Brass and Glass
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Contemporary pendants are dispersed across this D.C. kitchen, with a gilded appeal that balances the space's cool navy hues.
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Modern Globe Pendant
Alison Gootee
In the House of ELLE Decor's Neal Beckstedt-designed kitchen, globe pendants with a black-and-brass finish ground the contemporary space.
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Sculptural Tortoise
Heidi A. Long
Sculptural tortoise pendant lights hang above this moody gray kitchen, serving as a focal point against the otherwise monochrome space.
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Extra-Long Brass Pendants
Courtesy of The Selby
In the kitchen of this lofted Los Angeles home, Hans Verstuyft brass pendants from Plug Lighting are a sleek counterpoint to an 1890s farm table framed by vintage French chairs from Obsolete.
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Multicolored Glass
Patrick Cline
A relatively traditional kitchen in this Tribeca condo is brought to life with a scattering of Murano-style blown glass pendants in confetti tones.
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Circular Pendant Lights
Christian Harder
In the kitchen of this renovated spec home, natural light complements the custom cerused oak kitchen cabinetry with custom brass detailing.
Circular pendant lights from Lambert & Fils provide contrast and bring out streaks of black in the marble countertops and backsplash from Marble America in New Rochelle, New York. The stools were sourced from CB2, and the appliances, Wolf.
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Polished Nickel Pentagon
Paul Costello
In a New Orleans mansion, an open cage, polished nickel pendant from Arteriors casts stylish shadows in a marble kitchen.
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Multiple Edison Bulbs
Ricardo Labougle
On an idyllic Aegean island, the kitchen’s custom island is in stainless steel, the sinks and fittings are by Marcel Wanders for Boffi, and the wall cabinets, counters, and backsplash are in Carrara marble. The ceiling is clad in bamboo and walnut, and the light—a collection of Edison bulbs framed out in a glass rectangle—is custom.
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Vintage Ceramic
JAMES MERRELL
In this Milanese attic apartment, the custom cabinetry is fitted with marble counters, and the ceramic pendant is vintage.
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Rolleiflex Pendants
Nicole Cohen
"The vintage Rolleiflex pendant lamps are also one of my favorite things in our home," Refinery29 founder Christine Barberich says of these blue and white striped pieces. "I found them on eBay for next to nothing and they cast the most beautiful glow."
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Concrete Trio
Claire Esparros
In Homepolish co-founder Will Nathan's industrial loft, a trio of concrete gray pendants softly grounds a white and wood kitchen.
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Gilded pendants
Eric Piasecki
The custom kitchen island in Christina Juarez' home has a Carrara marble top, the pendants are by Tom Dixon, and the barstools are by CB2; the bar cart is by Homenature, and the Sam Still artwork above it hangs on a wall covered in a Madeline Weinrib wallpaper; the antique birthing chair is from New Orleans.
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Simple Retro
Stephen Kent Johnson
In Amanda Seyfried's Catskills home, the kitchen’s range and hood are by Wolf, the Whitehaus sink is fitted with a Kallista faucet, and the backsplash is of tiles by Heath Ceramics; the island has a countertop of Caesarstone, the pairs of pendant lights are by Tom Dixon, and the cabinets are painted in Aganthus Green by Benjamin Moore.
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1920s Antique Lighting
Simon Upton
In this Connecticut kitchen, the island has a top of honed Carrara marble, the wall tiles are by Waterworks, the stove is Viking, and the stools are by York Street Studio; the 19th-century Windsor chair is a family heirloom, and the 1920s English pendants are from BK Antiques.
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Massive Pendants
Mikkel Vang
In a New York apartment, the kitchen’s sink, fittings, and tile backsplash are by Waterworks.
The range is by Wolf, the pendants are by Circa Lighting, the custom island has a Calacatta marble top, and the flooring is limestone with black-marble cabochons.
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Organic 20th-Century Design
Ricardo Labougle
In a London townhouse, the kitchen cabinetry by Plain English is painted in Pure Grey 6 by Papers and Paints, the 1955 pendant lights are by Serge Mouille, the wall tiles are by Neisha Crosland and the floor is made of three types of limestone.
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Solid Brass and Frosted Glass
Francis Amiand
In this home, the dining table and chairs are by DimoreStudio, the Sputnik ceiling light is by Fedele Papagni, and the marble flooring is original to the 1970s building in this Monte Carlo apartment. The artworks in the dining area are by Pierre Le-Tan.
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Concentric Art
Trevor Tondro
The unique structure of this Artemide light fixture in an eat-in kitchen is made out of aluminum and white metal.
The sleek design allows for "...a nuanced mix of light and shadow".
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Polished Sconces
William Waldron
The light, striped wallpaper in this West Village dining room is illuminated with simple Areti wall sconces, designed to reflect light outward and fill the entire space. Other furnishings include a table and a banquette upholstered in Maharam fabrics, The Thonet chairs are vintage, the barstool is by Gubi, the wallcovering is Work + Sea’s Watercolor Stripe and the artworks include pieces by Wardell Milan, John Register, and Jeff Lewis.
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Hammered Brass Chandelier
Joshua McHugh
The hand made chandelier in this Upper West Side apartment adds a metallic element that gives movement to the space. The dining table and banquette in this apartment, upholstered in a Maharam mohair, are custom designs; the swivel chairs are by Koi and the painting is by Allen Anthony Hansen.
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Radial, Symmetrical Forms
Trevor Tondro
In a glamorous Central Park apartment, the kitchen table is by Egg Collective, the Holly Hunt chairs are covered in a leather from Keleen Leathers and the light fixture is by Lindsey Adelman.
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Sculptural Lanterns
Richard Powers
In the kitchen of an Upstate New York ranch, handmade lantern-style ceiling lamps were designed with the intention of creating "a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form." A root table found at an upstate New York auction was fitted with a glass top, the Josef Hoffmann chairs are covered in a vintage Larsen fabric, the ceiling incorporates beams from a 19th-century Pennsylvania barn and the lights are by Isamu Noguchi.
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Mirror Ball Pendants
Produced by Cynthia Frank; Photography by William Waldron
In Tamara Mellon’s Hamptons house, pendant lights by Tom Dixon create a refined, disco-esq vibe. The shape and material of the fixture is “lightweight yet robust and reflects its environment, projecting downward ambient light” (via tomdixon.net). The cabinetry is custom made, the oven and stove are by Wolf, and the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore's Decorators White.
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Custom Brass Design
Produced by Cynthia Frank; Photography by Simon Upton
Salvagni designed the brass light fixture in the kitchen of a Rome palazzo. The 1780 Venetian portrait is of a family ancestor, the custom-made cabinetry is painted in Farrow & Ball's Elephant's Breath, and the walls are painted in Skimming Stone.
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Refined Industrial
Produced by Robert Rufino; Photography by Björn Wallander
This kitchen island was made with reclaimed wood from the Upstate New York house, the countertop is Carrara marble, and the refrigerator is by Sub-Zero; the light fixtures are from Time and Materials, and the window frames, shutters, and cabinetry are painted in Farrow & Ball's Buff.
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Repurposed Pendants
Photography by David Woolley/Limitless Pictures
Vintage light fixtures from an ammunition factory hang above an early-19th-century shop counter in this UK kitchen; the floor is painted in Farrow & Ball's Down Pipe.
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Charcoal Cone Pendants
Produced by Robert Rufino; Photography by Björn Wallander
The kitchen stools are by BDDW, the pendant lights are by Paul Ferrante, and the ceiling fixtures are by Charles Edwards in this Santa Monica kitchen. The range is BlueStar, the refrigerator is Sub-Zero, and the custom-made cabinetry is painted in Farrow & Ball's Old White.
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Sleek Metal
William Waldron
In a Manhattan kitchen the chairs and banquette are custom made, the Saarinen table is from Design Within Reach, and the pendant light is from Avantgarden; the wallpaper is by Hines & Company, and the herringbone flooring is original.
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Worn Metal & Glass
Richard Powers
This Hollywood Hills kitchen features vintage pendants from Obsolete, BassamFellows stools from Design Within Reach, and a sink by Shaws with fittings by Jaclo. The custom-made cabinetry is painted in Farrow & Ball's Hague Blue, the countertops are Carrara marble, and the hood by Modern-Aire is custom made, as is the flooring by Granada Tile.
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Factory Lights
Simon Upton
On the Upper East Side, pendants from a Czechoslovakian factory and 1940s stools by Warren McArthur in the kitchen; the oven is by Wolf, the floor is lined with Corten steel tiles, and the staircase is suspended from cable supports.
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Sleek Swedish Design
Kristoffer Johnsson
A chandelier by Jonas Bohlin for Örsjö Belysning hangs above a custom-made table in a Swedish kitchen. The chairs are by Magis, and the rug is sisal.
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Modern Danish Pendants
Björn Wallander
The kitchen cabinetry in this Hamptons house is custom made, the stools are by BassamFellows, and the pendant lights are by Louis Poulsen; the refrigerator is by Sub-Zero, and the hood is by Wolf.
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Stained Glass
Douglas Friedman
The custom made kitchen counters and sink are accented by a pair of stylish pendants, and the dishwasher is by Fisher & Paykel in a home in New York's famed Tuxedo Park.
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White Ball Lights
Simon Upton
Pendants by Circa Lighting hang above the granite-topped kitchen island. The cabinetry is custom made, the range is by De Dietrich, and the flooring is granite and quartzite in this Paris kitchen.
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Chain Hanging
Douglas Friedman
In a New York apartment the kitchen counters are Calacatta Gold marble, the sink fittings are by Waterworks, and stools by Palecek are covered in a Designtex fabric; the cabinetry is painted in Benjamin Moore's Stonington Gray, the hood is custom made, and the walls are sheathed in Walker Zanger tiles.
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Aligned Golden Pendants
Björn Wallander
The kitchen island and counters in this New York home are topped with a Caesarstone surface, the Bertoia barstools are by Knoll, and the 1950s pendants are Italian; the refrigerator is by Thermador, and the sink by Elkay has Rohl fittings.
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Long Hanging
William Abranowicz
Pendant lights by Produzione Privata hang above this marble-top kitchen counter in Westchester, the bar chairs are by Thonet, and the table is custom made, as are the milk glass–lined cabinets.
The backsplash tiles are by Waterworks.
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Three-Arm Ceiling Light
Photography By Richard Powers/ Produced By Anita Sarsidi
In this New York kitchen, the custom cabinetry is ebonized oak topped with Nero Marquina marble, the Milo Baughman barstools were found on eBay, and the iron sculpture is a Paris flea market find; the range is by Jade, the refrigerator is by Sub-Zero, and the sink fittings are by Kohler. Most importantly: The light is Serge Mouille.
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Matte Black Pendants
Simon Upton
The walnut-veneer kitchen island in Paris and cabinetry are custom made, the stools are by Mater Design, and the pendant lights are by Tom Dixon; the ovens and refrigerator are by Gaggenau, and the sink fittings are by Franke.
Kelsey Mulvey Kelsey Mulvey is a freelance lifestyle journalist, who covers shopping and deals for Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, and ELLE Decor, among others.
Modern Kitchen Lighting: Pro Tips
Modern trends in interiors are functionality, usefulness, harmony, combined with comfort. For a long time, the only source of light in the kitchen was the central chandelier - one of those that are "simpler". Technological progress has also influenced the design of housing, which means that modern lighting in the kitchen has become much more satisfying to human needs. What are the trends now?
Illuminate all
The main trend in modern interior design is the maximum functionality of each "square", even if it is not a small area.
Conventionally, the kitchen can be divided into main and several auxiliary zones:
- working;
- central;
- dining room;
- storage;
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- The design of the living room and the cooking area in different ways. In this case, the lighting in the two rooms is completely different, and they are combined with the help of common decorative elements or colors.
- Connecting two rooms with a common color scheme and lighting. The result is a multifunctional dining area. nine0014
How to choose a chandelier for the living room
A chandelier in the living room is not only a source of light, but also an important interior element.
Therefore, when choosing it, it is important to take into account several characteristics at once. Before ordering a chandelier for the hall, you should pay attention to the layout, dimensions, ceiling height, design direction and other features of the room.
In most layouts, these zones are very closely spaced, can intersect and overlap. It is very important to plan where they will be, even before the repair, at the stage of creating a design project. In this case, you can calculate in advance the power of electrical appliances, the arrangement of the necessary sockets and the wiring, so as not to spoil the repairs already made. nine0003
Planning is relevant if stretch or false ceilings are installed: it is necessary to provide holes for wires and built-in lights in the canvases and panels in advance - after installation it will be impossible to change anything.
How is the lighting organized by zones?
Central lighting
A traditional design option is a hanging chandelier in the center of the room.
It is designed to give the room the main (usually the brightest) lighting, covering the maximum space. In order for the room to be evenly lit, it is recommended to make the light bright, but diffused, for example, using lampshades that completely hide the lamp, and also place the light source as high as possible - the ceiling will also be a natural diffuser. nine0003
Another option is available when installing suspended or tension structures. This allows multiple light sources to be placed at equal distances from the walls or center, thereby providing uniform coverage. If you install built-in lights, you will be able to save the height of the room.
How to choose a chandelier for the bedroom?
Bedroom lighting is not an easy task. There are many requirements for it: it must be bright and not at the same time, beautiful and at the same time not interfere with rest. It would seem that there are so many mutually exclusive provisions, but we will tell you how to choose a chandelier for the bedroom and satisfy all your desires.
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Work surfaces
Additional lighting of work surfaces is necessary, since during cooking a person blocks the central light with his back, and the process is noticeably more difficult. The backlight should be bright enough, but not to hit the eyes. Therefore, there are two main options for the direction of the light flux.
The most common is the installation of lamps (most often diode) on the bottom surface of the kitchen cabinet. As a result, the light is directed downwards and does not hit the eyes. A special case is the built-in lighting in the hood above the stove. nine0003
A more original way is to install lighting in an apron. With proper placement of selected diode strips, a feeling of natural street light is created due to frosted glass.
Dining table
A person should enjoy food not only physically, but also visually. The illuminated area of the table attracts attention and focuses it on food.
According to fashion trends, chandeliers on long cords or volumetric designs are often used to highlight the dining table, which also draw attention to this area. nine0003
An additional function is to create chamber lighting in the kitchen when all other lamps are turned off. Thus, you can create an atmosphere of comfort and privacy.
Storage
These schemes can be attributed to furniture lighting, but it can also serve as an additional function for the entire room. The most commonly used place for mounting the backlight is the visor of the kitchen set. Here you can lay a diode tape directed upwards - to create subdued perimeter lighting, or downwards - to illuminate cabinets and additional illumination of the work area. nine0003
To avoid discomfort, it is recommended to take tapes of low or medium power.
Evening light
Lighting in recreation areas is designed to provide a calm, cozy atmosphere of twilight.
For it, interior lamps, wall sconces or built-in lighting of ceiling cornices or furniture are used.
For all lighting schemes, it is important not only to choose the right power, but also the color of the lamps. So, for the brightest points, it is recommended to use equipment with warm white light, and for the evening - warm yellow. nine0003
Kitchen lighting in a modern style is comfort and convenience for all households. You can get acquainted with the latest novelties and trendy models in the lighting stores of Lanskoy shopping mall.
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Kitchen lighting trends 2019 | Online magazine about renovation and design
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Every year, designers offer a lot of interesting and unusual interior solutions. In 2019, originality, conciseness and practicality came into fashion. Boring black and white colors, antique items, an abundance of various patterns - all this was popular the previous season. nine0105 This article will tell you about current trends in residential lighting, especially such an important area in every apartment - the kitchen.
Modern kitchen design
The kitchen is perhaps one of the most important places in the apartment: not only does the whole family gather here at the table, but they also hold friendly gatherings and treat guests. When choosing fixtures, it is necessary to take into account the style in which the kitchen area is decorated. Today, people decorate interiors in such styles as Hi-tech, Minimalism or Country. nine0105
Eco style is also gaining popularity, combining natural decorative elements. In technical terms, modern kitchens are equipped with many electronic devices that reduce the time allotted for cooking to a minimum.
Layout of the kitchen area
Ideally, the kitchen should be a spacious and bright room in the apartment, so that there is enough space not only for basic furniture, but also for a small dining area. nine0104 Unfortunately, the apartments of many Russians are small in size, so in such cases, many designers combine the kitchen and living room. This uses two options:
A separate point worth noting is the fact that lighting is divided into central and local . A chandelier and spotlights in a false ceiling are used as a central one. Local lighting includes a variety of lamps located at the bottom of hanging cabinets, as well as in the area of \u200b\u200bthe sink and work surface.
As decorative elements, lanterns are additionally cut into wall cabinets. Do not forget about light shades.
Tip! It is not necessary to use only one shade of light in the kitchen. You can add coziness to the interior if you combine sharp and cold shades with diffused warm ones.
Lighting Trends 2019
Lighting in 2019 is diverse. The most relevant are lamps and fixtures that are mounted in furniture or ceiling . They competently place the accents necessary for the style of the interior, and also zoning the kitchen area into the dining and working areas. nine0003
Modern designers also love to use hanging sconces in a variety of shapes and sizes: the more intricate the lighting fixture, the better!
Useful note: This season, lamps with geometric shapes in black and white have become an absolute trend. Of course, their use must be approached wisely, but thanks to their rich color and unusual appearance, they give the kitchen originality and organically complement the interior.
