The options are endless!
A poorly lit space can set the wrong tone for guests.
You certainly don’t want to spend time in a room that’s too dimly lit or blindingly bright.
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We found great ways to showcase statement lighting while also being practical and functional for yourdream kitchen.
Trust uswith theselighting tips, it’ll be hard to leave your radiant space.
Statement Chandelier
JAMES RANSOM; STYLING: Veronica Olson
Use fancy lighting in unexpected places.
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A simple white chandelier is the perfect way to balance a colorful kitchen.
Traditionally, there is a window located above the sink.
Moody Fixtures
James Ransom
Lean into the color palette of your kitchen when selecting lighting.
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Black pendants and sconces compliment the dark trim of this room.
Soft White Oversized Bulbs
For a modern look and soft glow, use matte white pendants.
The sleek round shape helps to not overwhelm small spaces.
Two Visual Comfort & Co. pendants mimic the custom hood’s brass strapping.Credit:DANE TASHIMA; Styling: PAGE MULLINS
Instead opt for can lights that’ll blend into the ceiling.
This bent fixture draws eyes up and completes the room’s brass touches.
Shaded Lighting
Add a unique flare to your kitchen with hanging, patterned lamp shade fixtures.
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Vintage Chandelier
A one-of-a-kind light fixture is the perfect solution for dressing up your kitchen.
Small Pendant Lighting
For a simple statement, go for high numbers.
This open kitchen draws your eyes up with 18 small pendants as the main light source.
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Contrasting Lighting
Brighten a darker space with oversized lighting that brings a lighter tone to the room.
Lampshade-Style Pendant
Elevate any hardworking space with elegant lampshades.
Swap out existing shades on any fixture or seek out the just-right-pendant.
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Textured Fixture Lighting
In a classic white kitchen, adding texture and shape is a beautiful thing.
The overhang into this kitchen’s pathways helps to widen and brighten the space.
Glass Fixture Lighting
Vintage glam meets modern finishes with large brass-accented glass pendants.
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Casual Warm Lighting
Brighten the kitchen space with overhanging warm lighting.
Light Blue Pendant Lighting
A light blue clouded pendant is the perfect accessory for any white kitchen.
Lamp Lighting
Antique lamp fixtures can make kitchen eating feel refined yet relaxed.
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Caged Lighting
Who says lighting can’t double as storage?
Display Lighting
Illuminate your kitchen with a show-stopping light fixture.
This Italian Murano bubbleglass chandelierhangs overhead a custom white lacquered table.
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Oversized and Rustic Lighting
Emphasize high ceilings and beams with anoversized, glass pendant light.
Complementing Colors Lighting
Don’t shy away from complementing color in the kitchen.
Here, a grapefruit pink pendant gets playful against tropical green.
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Mix and Match Lighting
We almost don’t know where to look first.
Mix and match fixtures, like this high coral pendant sandwiched between modern, longer globes.
Petite Pendant Lighting
An elongated, petite pendant easily showcases the height of the ceilings and cabinets.
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Industrial White Lighting
These white industrial pendant lights add a vintage edge to this playful kitchen.
Colorful Statement Pendant Lighting
Who says pendants can’t have a pop of color?
A dark teal fixture can add character above any kitchen sink.
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Wide Fluorescent Lighting
Black matte pendant lights can blend with any kitchen color combination.
Under Open Shelving Lighting
Open shelving just might be here to stay.
Illuminate your neatly placed dishes and glassware for guests to easily grab what they need.
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Balancing Glow
Balance an oversized island pendant with small sconces by the sink.
Galley Kitchen Lighting
Keep things clean with a simple glass fixture.
Oversized Lanterns
Light up a large island with pendants that match the scale of the space.
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Accent Lighting
Use accent lighting to highlight collections and artwork in your kitchen.
Brass Pendant Lighting
Everything in this kitchen has texture and warmth.
Brass hardware and pendants offset textured neutrals, like the Palecek stools.
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General Lighting
General lighting provides overall illumination to a space.
Use decorative ceiling fixtures supplemented by recessed lights for style and even light.
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