29 Kitchen Lighting Ideas to Brighten Your Cooking Space
Think of it as jewelry for your kitchen.
There’s no room in the house that requires an excellent lighting plan more than your kitchen. The heart of your home, where so much life happens, should be gorgeous and practical—after all, you need to see what you’re doing (knives! fire! hot pans!)—making kitchen lighting design and placement one of the most important elements in your space.
A pair of practical, store-bought pendants over the island is safe, but we're here to show you that getting creative can seriously up your farmhouse kitchen design game (and it's a legit and pretty easy way to update your kitchen). For kitchen ceiling lighting ideas, consider woven baskets cleverly turned upside down and strung up with a light kit from the hardware store. Those outdoor lanterns you spied at the flea market and can't stop daydreaming about? Bring them into your all-white kitchen for a rustic farmhouse touch that will instantly make your space feel special. If you're drawn to more traditional fixtures, try a creative application, like hanging multiples in a grid or grouping for maximum impact.
Lucky for homeowners, lighting options for the kitchen are seemingly endless—pendants, sconces, chandeliers, kitchen lighting under cabinets, even lamps tucked on a shelf or countertop—with a gazillion style options and price ranges to boot. Whatever you pick for big or small kitchen lighting ideas, remember that this task often requires hiring an electrician, so it’s important to get it right. We think you can't go wrong with these inspiring, bright ideas!
Amy Mitchell is the managing editor at Country Living Magazine. She writes about a wide range of topics, including homes and lifestyle content.
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