Kitchen Lighting Trends
When you're entertaining, do you ever find yourself asking "Why do we always end up gathering in the kitchen?" There's a simple answer to that. As the heart of most households, the kitchen is where people naturally feel comfortable.
If your household is like most, a variety of tasks are performed in the kitchen, from cooking to homework to socializing. Because it's one of the most frequented rooms of the home and the hub for family bonding, a well-lit, inviting kitchen is a worthy investment. Achieving the right look doesn't mean breaking the bank on a huge, expensive chandelier over your kitchen table. Today, it's all about applying lighting in well-planned layers. Here are four of today's hottest trends in kitchen lighting.
Pendants, Pendants, Pendants! Often decorative in nature, pendants cast decorative and useful pools of light and make wonderful sources of both task and ambient lighting, depending on the particular design.
One of today's most prominent trends is using mini pendants in rows over kitchen islands or bars as a substitute for the traditional kitchen island light. With thousands of pendant styles available, you really can't go wrong.
Under Cabinet Lights: Your Secret Weapon in Kitchen Lighting. Alone, they may not be much to look at, sure. But under cabinet lights can make all the difference in your kitchen lighting scheme, bringing new life to your countertops and backsplash. Under cabinet lights are particularly appealing if you've already invested in renovations - why not show off your hard work?
Because they illuminate countertops where a lot of cooking prep work is done, under cabinet lights are also a terrific source of task lighting. They are also available in energy efficient options, including super sleek LED tape light that can be placed pretty much anywhere.
Rethinking Foyer Lights. Homeowners often choose lantern-style pendants in their foyers for their rustic charm and open design, which casts a widespread, inviting light. It should come as no surprise that foyer lights are making their way into kitchens everywhere and look lovely over tabletops as a stylish alternative to the chandelier or island light.
Using Track Lighting As an Overhead Light Source. More than any room in the house, the kitchen needs sufficient lighting. In particular, overhead lights can help to fill in the gaps and ensure that your kitchen is evenly lit. After all, who wants to work in their own shadow?
Because of its versatility, track lighting is rising in popularity as an overhead lighting source in the kitchen. Available in energy efficient options, track lighting also allows you to position each light to fully customize your overhead light and put the focus where you need it.
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Emma Harger-Young - Lights Online