Yahoo LifestyleThese Kitchen Lighting Ideas Will Bring Idyllic Ambiance to the Heart of Your Home
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These Kitchen Lighting Ideas Will Bring Idyllic Ambiance to the Heart of Your Home
There are few better ways to give your kitchen a simple yet impactful upgrade than new light fixtures. Designers anticipate investment in low-lift projects like hardware, light fixtures, and finishes will be a major kitchen design trend this year, which can make your kitchen feel brand-new without living in a construction zone for months. Lighting is also especially important in the modern kitchen, as this space has truly become the heart of the home again: it serves as a place to catch up on email, finish homework, call a friend, mix up a cocktail, oh, and make most of the week's meals. Choosing the right lighting is essential not only making your kitchen more beautiful but to set a cozy and warm mood that makes your late-night baking ventures and early morning coffee rituals feel more luxurious and inviting
The following kitchen light fixture ideas offer some of our favorite ways to zhush up your lighting game from some of the world's best designers. Just be sure to invest in the right bulbs to ensure your space feels happy and calming instead of sterile and overly bright!
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A Delightful Assortment of Contrasts
Designer Philip Mitchell's 18th-century Nova Scotia cottage is full of dreamy lighting, but we're especially smitten with this beautifully contrasting selection. A custom ikat pendant shade by The Urban Electric Co. is the perfect foil for maritime-inspired overhead cage lights by Cape Cod Lanterns.
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French Style Floral Stripe Pleated Lamp Shade
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Elegant Kitchen Sconces
Barbara Sallick, co-founder of Waterworks and author of The Perfect Kitchen, used these classic and warm sconces to bring some cozy illumination to her Connecticut kitchen bar and on either side of her cooking range. We love this option to set the mood and provide just enough light to make a drink or two, making one feel as if they're at a favorite dimly lit haunt down the street.
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Derby
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A Pop of Classic Color
Designer Mark D. Sikes has a penchant for blue, and we adore this studded Charles Edwards light fixture he chose to decorate this kitchen in a Santa Barbara home. It brings a welcome pop of color and elegance to this earthy, textured cookspace.
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Caddo Lantern, Celadon With Gild
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This Julie Neill for Visual Comfort fixture is an elegant way to add a hint of color
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Mid-Century Minimalist Lighting
Bright white pendant lighting by Danish design legend Poul Henningsen makes a simply beautiful accent to this woodsy, modernist kitchen with a central skylight designed by Cliff Fong. These two pendants—with some help of a few candles—make for a cozy midnight or early morning kitchen for the owners of this Blue Ridge vacation home.
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Henningsen 50 Pendant Lamp
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Gold and Glamorous
Alex Papachristidis had visions of grandeur when designing his sister's Hamptons home, and the kitchen is no exception. The designer's Midas touch is artfully displayed with the room's vintage Tommaso Barbi brass leaf chandelier, which makes a bold and glamorous statement while feeling appropriate for a seaside home.
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Mandeville Linear Chandelier
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Kitchen Lighting As Art
Would you ever guess this kitchen was originally built in the 1800s? While this dreamy Parisian apartment designed by Le Berre Vevaud is rooted in historic, classical architecture, it's bright and modern design welcomes the home into the 21st century. Case in point is this sleek kitchen, with its focal point being 1950s blown-glass Lustre globes purchased at an auction from Piasa, which pairs well with contemporary art and the dramatic dark countertops and cabinetry.
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Tala 9-Light Pendant w/ Voronoi II Bulbs
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Mixed Metals
Andrew Howard designed this Lowcountry hunting lodge with elevated Southern glamour in mind, and these brushed-brass-and-copper station lights by Ann-Morris are the perfect fit, bringing old-fashioned sensibility and Lowcountry luxury to the bright and airy room.
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Oxford Light – Brushed
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Elegant Lanterns
These Formations bell jar lanterns are a delightful touch to this luxurious French country-inspired kitchen designed by J. Randall Powers. They add some always-welcomed Old World charm and the perfect amount of glow that will draw guests and family members alike at any time of day.
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French Quarter®
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Natural Fibers
Natural fibers and materials are sure to be a top interior design trend in 2021, and where better to incorporate them than in some beautiful basket pendant lighting? Here, in designer Colette van den Thillart's Canadian cabin kitchen, her choice of lighting adds some global flair and makes the space feel more layered.
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Laguna Pendant
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Wrought-Iron Beauty
This magical ranch kitchen by Fergus Garber Architects exudes exotic flair at every turn and is finished with African-inspired sconces and a stunning two-tier chandelier. This statement fixture instantly elevates the room and offers the perfect amount of light on a cozy night in.
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Launceton Grande Two Tiered Chandelier
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Floating Candles
This old-school take on kitchen lighting that forgoes any notion of wattage still looks sophisticated and tasteful in this modern kitchen. Opting for pillar candles of differing heights creates more visual interest, and we love that you can "dim the lights" by simply blowing out a few wicks!
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Unscented Wax Pillar Candle White - 6 x 6
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Mix-and-Match
Achieving the perfect glow will never be a problem in this California home which is well-equipped with a mix of overhead lights and striking glass pendants. Especially as the kitchen's island also functions as a casual place to dine and entertain, this beautiful blend of lighting ensures the ambiance is always spot-on.
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Regina Andrew Coastal Living Bay Harbor White Opal Polished Nickel Flush Mount
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Chic Chandelier
Designer Susan Ferrier's dreamy dark and moody kitchen is given a glam upgrade with a chandelier inspired by antique armillary. Its central location is the perfect place to refract light and make the room feel more open and airy than it actually is.
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Ramona Recycled Glass Chandelier
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Oversize Shaded Light Fixutre
Traditionalists will swoon for an oversize shaded light fixture to reside over the kitchen island for a cozier space. This kitchen, designed by Douglas C. Wright Architects, offers ample space for the owner's cookbook collection and creates a delightful space to brush up on one's culinary skills or get inspired for next week's menu.
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Currey and Company Bering Brass Chandelier
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Modern Chandelier
This charming old-school kitchen by Vani Sayeed Studios is well-balanced with a stunning, modern chandelier that draws the eye all the way up the room's enviably high ceilings. Resting above the kitchen's preferred prep station, this fixture brightens up the area for the whole family to join in on making dinner or brunch.
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Fairfax 8 - Light Sputnik Modern Linear Chandelier with Hand Blown Glass Accents
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Classic Black Pendants
This antiques-filled party barn designed by Gil Schafer is delicately lit with Edison-style pendants from Scofield Lighting. It's the perfect option for a well-collected farmhouse kitchen, looking like another find from the owner's travels or local treasure hunts.
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Hudson Valley Lighting Pelham Pendant - Historic Bronze & Historic Bronze
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Matchy-Matchy
While designer Alessandra Branca is the queen of color, this beautiful black-and-white kitchen she dreamed up for this Chicago home is a fresh and clean space to prep morning meals and sip a glass of wine while finishing up dinner. These custom pendants by Robert Abbey pair nicely with the sophisticated Hickory Chair barstools, allowing fresh produce and blooms to shine.
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Axis 2 - Light 16" Shaded Geometric Flush Mount
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Spherical Light Fixtures
Anthony Baratta designed this fanciful ski house in Utah to balance a classic American design aesthetic with colorful whimsy, and this delightful kitchen is a prime example. Dessin Fournir pendant lights feel classic yet add a fun new shape to the room. And that kitchen fireplace is sure to keep the room looking as warm as it feels.
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Capiz Honeycomb Chandelier
Whether you're looking to make a statement or for something a bit more subtle, these fixtures will instantly elevate your kitchen.
