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Kitchen Lighting Design Tips for a Modern, Elevated Look
Holiday hosting season is here! And the most utilized space in your home will be the kitchen. Here are Lighting Design's kitchen lighting tips for a modern and elevated look.
Sizing
The first tip to achieving an elevated kitchen look with lighting is making sure that the sizing will work in the space where they are being installed. Let's talk about how to find the perfect-sized light for your kitchen.
For kitchen island pendants, aim for the bottom of the pendant to be approximately 30" to 36" above the top of the counter. Keep at least 30" of space between the widest parts of the pendant. That way, the pendants won't feel like they are crowding the space. And finally, to find the width of the pendant you need, you need to know the width of the counter. For counters between 4 feet and 6 feet long, pendants between 8" wide and 10" wide are going to be best. You'll often find these grouped under a mini pendant section. For counters that are between 7 feet and 9 feet long, pendants between 10" and 15" will fit best.
If you would prefer to have a linear chandelier over your kitchen island, the same rules apply as when hanging it over a dining room table. Ensure that the linear chandelier is no more than 2/3 the width of the surface it is hanging over.
When illuminating a round dining room table, a round light fixture is ideal. To get the correct size, check that you will be able to have the fixture hang 30" to 36" from the bottom of the light to the top of the table. The diameter of the light should be approximately 2/3 the width of the table.
If you have a rectangular dining table, consider the width of the table before purchasing a dining room chandelier. Ensure that the light will have a minimum of 6" of space on either side, relating to the width of the table. And then, use the rule of hanging it about 30" to 36" above the table.
Styling
The next thing you'll want to figure out is the style of dining room light to use. You can base the kitchen lights you select on the style of your kitchen or the aesthetic you are trying to achieve. Here are some of the most common styles and their elements. From there, you can narrow down your choices.
Traditional - the traditional style evokes a sort of vintage charm. Typically, traditional light fixtures will have fabric shades, candle arms, and elements that have been around in lights since their inception.
Transitional - the transitional style is a mix between traditional and modern. Transitional lights have traditional silhouettes but modern elements. For example, a chandelier may have a classic shape, but be finished in black and have more sleek or slender shades.
Modern - the modern style is a nod to the future. These fixtures usually include integrated LED, sleek lines, and thin profiles.
Bohemian - the bohemian style utilizes natural elements. Boho lights include natural fibers such as leather, raffia, and woven designs.
Finish
Achieving a modern and elevated look can also come from the finish of the light you choose. Picking out your light fixture finish depends on a few factors. What finish is your kitchen hardware? Do you want to match it or be different from it? What finish will complement your style? The basic finishes include gold, bronze, black, and nickel. These can come in various shades and matte or polished finishes.
Tell us how you incorporate lighting in your kitchen and dining spaces that charm holiday guests this year!
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