Farmhouse kitchen lighting ideas – 25 bright, homey spaces
A characterful kitchen deserves to be beautifully lit, and this is how you do it
A well-planned lighting scheme can have a huge impact on how much you enjoy spending time in your kitchen, whether slaving over the stove or socializing with friends.
The best laid schemes involve a complex, layered approach to achieve the right light levels according to time of day and the job in hand. Farmhouse kitchen lighting ideas often come with a few extra complexities, such as lower ceilings (7ft (2.1m) and below is not unusual), small windows, and a plethora of beams and trusses.
Lighting plans can be tricky, but making them a part of your farmhouse kitchen from the start will give you the best chance of creating a distinctive, functional scheme.
The smart move is to consult a professional lighting designer, who can work with your electrician and kitchen planner to develop kitchen lighting for a space that’s perfectly illuminated from every angle.
BY LINDA CLAYTON. CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PIPPA BLENKINSOP, ANDREA CHILDS
A characterful kitchen deserves to be beautifully lit, and this is how you do it
