30 Kitchen Lighting Ideas That'll Transform Your Space
Let Your Kitchen Shine With These Gorgeous Light Fixtures
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Laid-Back Pendants
Add a relaxed, yet polished air to any kitchen island by pairing built-in overhead lights with bohemian statement pendants.
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Light Blue Pendant
A light blue clouded pendant is the perfect accessory for any white kitchen.
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Small Modern Pendants
Small, streamlined pendants against shiplap walls bring a breath modern farmhouse style to any kitchen space.
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Glass Fixtures
Vintage glam meets modern finishes with large brass-accented glass pendants.
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Lamp Lights
Antique lamp fixtures can make kitchen eating feel refined yet relaxed.
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Three's a Crowd
Three’s certainly not a crowd with fixtures that match the number of seats at the counter. If you’re not keen on a chunky overhead light, go for matte gold fixtures to provide a radiant look.
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Mix and Match
We almost don’t know where to look first. Mix and match fixtures, like this high coral pendant sandwiched between modern, longer globes.
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Textured Fixtures
In a classic white kitchen, adding texture and shape is a beautiful thing.
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Flexible Spotlight
A flexible spotlight can illuminate the sink or counter, but it's also handy to move when needed.
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Complementing Colors
Don't shy away from complementing color in the kitchen. Here, a grapefruit pink pendant gets playful against tropical green.
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Gold Pendants
Industrially glam and wonderfully geometric, these large gold fixtures brighten up a space before you even flip the switch.
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Neutral Nodes
Intricate in design and abundant in lights, these pendant lights contain 4 miniature lamps within them.
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Industrial White
These white industrial pendant lights add a vintage edge to this playful kitchen.
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Nook Lighting
Nooks are great for natural sunlight, but when the sun goes down a country-chic pendant can keep the candle burning at any hour.
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Petite Pendants
An elongated, petite pendant easily showcases the height of the ceilings and cabinets.
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Industrial String Lights
Draw the eyes up with elegantly strung lights over industrial beams.
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Oversized and Rustic
Emphasize high ceilings and beams with an oversized, glass pendant light.
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Glass Globe Lighting
Glass globe lights captivate attention without taking away from other details in your kitchen, like beautiful backsplashes, wallpaper, or seating.
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Coastal Blue Pop
Finish any color scheme with light to match, like these coastal blue statement lights.
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Hanging Light
Etched glass brings an air of sophistication above a sink, no matter how dirty the dishes are below.
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Colorful Statement Pendant
Who says pendants can't have a pop of color? A dark teal fixture can add character above any kitchen sink.
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Wide Fluorescent
Black matte pendant lights can blend with any kitchen color combination.
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Under Open Shelving
Open shelving just might be here to stay. Illuminate your neatly placed dishes and glassware for guests to easily grab what they need.
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Under Cabinet Lighting
Add extra light to prep spaces while highlighting your favorite countertop decor with under cabinet lights.
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Balancing Glow
Balance an oversized island pendant with small sconces by the sink.
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Galley Kitchen Lighting
Keep things clean with a simple glass fixture. But, if you want an additional glow, add a lamp to the counter and use colorful string lights by the window.
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Accent Lighting
Use accent lighting to highlight collections and artwork in your kitchen.
Want more?
Check out our Kitchen Lighting video for more kitchen lighting information and ideas.
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Task Lighting
Directional downlighting illuminates your work surface to make your time in the kitchen safer and easier on your eyes.
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Natural Lighting
Windows are a healthy and energy-efficient way to add light to your kitchen. Traditionally, there is a window located above the sink.