Kitchen Lighting Design Ideas

Lighting fixtures should be looked at as functional design elements. Here's a few tips to make your kitchen lighting really shine!

Tip #1

Choose your kitchen lighting based on location and function.

Choose pendants for task lighting over a sink or an island.

Choose recessed lighting instead of fluorescent lights.

Choose under cabinet lighting for ambient lighting at night.

Choose track lighting instead of using pendants or recessed lights.

Tip #2

Incorporate 3 types of lighting into your kitchen area to tie the whole space together.

Tip #3

Keep your kitchen lighting and decor within one theme.

Think in terms of styles: modern, traditional, transitional, etc. and try to use a consistent style throughout your space.

Tip #4

If your dining room and kitchen are connected, chandeliers that complement your kitchen decor are key.

Tip #5

Complement your kitchen light fixtures’ finish to your appliances.