For most families, the kitchen is the central part of the household. That’s where the good snacks are and where delicious meals get made. It’s where families gather to talk or share a glass of wine with a guest. Every kitchen needs that comfortable, laid-back atmosphere, and you can achieve just that with the right lighting.
One of the biggest kitchen remodeling trends of 2024 is selecting the perfect light fixture that will truly make your kitchen shine. Let’s review your lighting options and see which fits your kitchen best.
Ambient Lighting
As the name suggests, this lighting style creates the perfect ambiance. It can make your kitchen seem homey and inviting or turn it into a modern space straight out of a magazine. You can create the perfect atmosphere using:
- Recessed Lighting: This is a functional and stylish lighting solution. Recessed lights discreetly fit into the ceiling and don’t occupy much space. You can position them wherever you like and have evenly dispersed lighting throughout the kitchen.
- Flush-mount Lighting: Install a gorgeous glass and metal light fixture on your kitchen ceiling that will give the room a soft, subtle glow. You have many style options that will fit with any interior.
- Pendant Lighting: Get great lighting and make a style statement with pendant lights. You can hang them in clusters and achieve a wonderful, illuminating effect in that part of the kitchen.
Task Lighting
This lighting style is more practical and helps you illuminate the more functional parts of your kitchen. You can place these fixtures over the kitchen island, the sink, or the stove to make them bright enough while you use them. You can brighten up the work surfaces with:
- Under-cabinet lighting: Install these lights under your cabinets and get even lighting across your countertops. You can only turn on these lights if you don’t need to use another part of the kitchen.
- Track lighting: Set this fixture in the middle of your kitchen ceiling and position the spotlights to shine on any surface you want.
Accent Lighting
If you want to highlight a specific part or feature in your kitchen, you can use accent lights to draw attention to it. It should be soft and subtle and complement the kitchen decor. Some common types of accent lighting include:
- Inside cabinet lighting: Use it to accentuate your best glassware or expensive china. The soft glow from the cabinets also brings a cozy, warm atmosphere into the kitchen.
- Shelf lighting: If you have open shelving, use these lights to make them the focal point of your kitchen. Draw the eye to your perfectly decorated shelves with strategically placed lights.
How To Choose the Best Kitchen Lighting
While you should choose a fixture that appeals to your style, you must also consider its functionality and which parts of the kitchen you want to have the most light. Many lighting options give you functionality and style. Also, you’re not limited to just one type of lighting. You can mix all of them together and get a perfectly lit kitchen that is usable and looks beautiful.
Allow Signature Kitchen and Bath Remodeling To Brighten Your Kitchen
Stop fantasizing about having a kitchen taken from the showroom floor and make it a reality. With the design expertise of Signature Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, your space will look like it came straight from the stylish kitchen remodeling photos you see in decorating magazines.
We will find the perfect lighting configuration to capture the atmosphere you want and illuminate every kitchen surface. Every day is brighter, thanks to our lighting solutions!