The kitchen is both a working room and a place for families to enjoy meals. Therefore, it is very important to make the lighting in the kitchen so that it meets all the needs of your family. Illumination of work surfaces, kitchen island and internal cavities of cabinets will add functionality and convenience to this room, and a beautiful chandelier above the dining table and LED lighting of furniture from below will bring an unforgettable style and atmosphere. If you are interested in modern lighting options in the kitchen, then consider these 8 simple ideas that can transform any interior design. + A selection of 35 photos!
1. Lamps for lighting the work area in the kitchen
Recessed spotlights or narrow long lamps are installed under the wall cabinets of the kitchen in order to qualitatively illuminate the work surfaces and just the countertops under them. At the same time, all wires are hidden behind the lower wall of the kitchen façade. As a rule, this solution is more suitable for lockers that are made to order. For those who are not going to change kitchen furniture, it is easier to use an LED strip or surface-mounted lamps, which we will discuss later in this article.
2. LED lighting for kitchen under cabinets
The main advantage of LED lamps is its flexibility and ease of installation. Therefore, the LED strip is used not only to illuminate work surfaces, but also for decorative lighting of kitchen cabinets. The following photos show how much the design of the kitchen can benefit from the use of such a simple device.
3. Zonal or spot lighting in the kitchen (8 photos)
Did you know that kitchen lamps are a great way to divide this space into zones? Modern designers recommend emphasizing the dining area with a chic pendant lamp and using chiseled lamps above worktops.
Note that recently there has also been a tendency to use pendant spot lighting, when small light bulbs on a long cord are suspended over a kitchen island or other surface or spotlights are built into pendant structures like the one in the following photo.
It is most convenient to install spot lighting in the kitchen with a stretch ceiling, because it will easily hide all wires and communications. See examples in the photo.
4. Beautiful pendant lamps for the kitchen (5 photos)
Pendant lamps will not surprise anyone, but in the kitchen today they are used in a special way: they emphasize the kitchen island, bar counter or soft corner, while in other parts of the interior they use working lighting. In general, pendant lamps add style to the kitchen, help to highlight the seating area and provide comfort while eating.
Perhaps, in terms of ease of installation, surface-mounted lamps are somewhere between the LED strip and recessed lamps. They are superimposed under the wall cabinets (directly on their walls) and most often serve to illuminate the working surfaces of the kitchen, although in general they can similarly be mounted on any shelves and illuminate the cavities of the cabinets from the inside.
Today, surface-mounted lamps for the kitchen, as a rule, have a universal shape of a small washer, a wire for connection or batteries, as well as a magnet, Velcro or the like. We attach 3 photos of such lighting in the kitchen:
6. Interior lighting of cabinets in the kitchen (5 photos)
Interior lighting can be extremely useful for deep and dark cabinets in the kitchen, but it is even better to apply it in cabinets with glass transparent or translucent doors. This will add some romance to the kitchen design and allow you to present your porcelain and decorative plates in the most favorable light.
7. Functional ceiling lamps for kitchen
Lightweight and sleek ceiling spot systems allow you to conveniently control the lighting in the kitchen, directing the light exactly where you need it at the right time. To date, these are the only modern lamps for the kitchen that so harmoniously combine aesthetics and functionality.
8. Luxurious chandeliers for the kitchen (+ 4 more photos)
One of the easiest ways to give your kitchen an interesting style is to hang a chic chandelier or other bold lamp in it. Classic and for the kitchen are made in all kinds of colors and materials, so it will not be difficult for you to find a suitable option. We hope that the photos of the lamps in this article will help you make excellent lighting in the kitchen. Keep it as a keepsake!
