One of the best ways to enhance any room is to add more lighting. Kitchen lighting should be functional when preparing food or performing tasks, yet versatile when entertaining guests. From pendants, chandeliers, and track lighting, to under cabinet lighting and wall fixtures, here are some fun ideas that will light your kitchen in style.
Pendant Lighting
Pendant lighting is one of the easiest ways to add personality while brightening up your space. Pendants come in a range of styles and are very versatile. Placement of two or three pendants above a kitchen island is ideal for preparing food, dining, or completing tasks. When entertaining, a dimmer switch on pendant lighting can create an ambient setting. Play with shapes, sizes, and styles to make it a focal point.
Chandelier Island Lighting
As another option for making your island a focal point, you may want to consider a chandelier fixture. A rustic farmhouse style or polished crystal fixture can set the tone of your kitchen while providing functionality. A chandelier can serve as an attractive centerpiece for contemporary and elegant kitchen design.
Track lighting
Track lighting is an ideal solution for creating extra light in areas that need it most. Track lights can be adjusted individually to point in various directions, allowing you to zone in on a chopping surface or cooking area. This type of lighting is both stylish and versatile and can enhance the look of your kitchen.
Under Cabinet Lighting
Brighten up dark space along your kitchen counter with under cabinet lighting. Perfect for tasks or creating a mood, under cabinet lighting is an affordable way to create more light in your kitchen. Many options come with 3-way switches, are dimmable, and are easy to install.
Wall lighting
Wall lighting can bring a more sophisticated or more relaxed vibe to your kitchen, depending on the lights you choose. Ideal for mood setting, wall lights tend to be more decorative than functional. After you’ve decided on the main types of lighting in your space, think about different wall options that can enhance it.
Different layers of lighting in your kitchen will offer flexibility for when you are cooking or entertaining. A blend of options means you can vary how bright or understated your kitchen feels depending on your mood. Changing the lighting treatments can help you achieve a space that is not only functional and practical but comfortable and stylish.
