5 Kitchen Lighting Options that will Transform your Space

When renovating your kitchen, there are many design options to consider. One thing that needs careful consideration from the beginning is lighting.

Lighting can change the whole mood and aesthetic of a room, so, here's how to do kitchen lighting right.

Ceiling Lighting

Illuminate your whole space with the installation of some simple spotlights.

This will create a more spacious feel to your kitchen while highlighting its best features. The most popular choice is LED lighting, which is energy-saving, environment-friendly, and requires minimum upkeep.

With their long lifespan, LED bulbs are also a good investment for the future.

Pendant Lighting

Pendant lights are a great way to illuminate the dining area and pendant lighting adds more drama to your kitchen.

The style of these lights depends on the type of material you prefer. For example, try an iron pendant light if you want something simple and affordable. On the other hand, if you want something that looks more luxurious, try an antique bronze or copper pendant light.

Kitchen Cabinet Lighting

Kitchen cabinet lights can be used in many ways. You can install a light under each cabinet or some LED strips in recessed handles.

You can replace regular doors with glass ones so the light from the kitchen cabinet lights shines through, or add worktop trims with LED strips. These options give your modern kitchen that wow factor and make it look more luxurious.

Plinth Lighting

Plinth lights creates ambient lighting that illuminates the room at floor level. They are often used in restaurants to create a warm, inviting atmosphere, but they can also be used in the home to add interest to a room.

 Plinth lights also works well if you want to bring attention to a specific area in your kitchen, such as your kitchen island.

Accent Lighting

Also known as directional lighting, accent lights are designed to draw attention to specific, smaller areas of a room.

They can highlight a painting, plant, display shelves – anything! They can create the right mood in any room and bring life to otherwise dull spaces.

It's essential to understand how lighting can impact the overall design of your traditional kitchen. It isn't just about adding light – it's about creating an inviting, warm atmosphere that makes you and your guests want to stay awhile!

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