Choose The Right Kitchen Light Fixture
The kitchen is one of the places in the home that requires the brightest lighting. Choosing a suitable light can not only enhance the cooking experience but also make the entire dining room appear more cozy and modern.
If you're struggling with selecting a kitchen chandelier, take a look at this buying guide below to pick your best kitchen light.
Brightness
The main light in the kitchen provides overall illumination, while local lighting takes care of functional lighting. These two types of lighting complement each other, making the kitchen brighter and more user-friendly.
Quantity
Typically, one chandelier, pendant light, or flush mount light, 1-2 strips of LED lights as assistance, and optionally downlights or spotlights based on your needs.
Color Temperature
When selecting kitchen lighting, pay attention to the color of the light. Generally, cool-toned lighting is preferable in the kitchen.
Type
Flush Mount Lights
Flush mount lights are ideal for small kitchen spaces. They provide general lighting without taking up space. You can choose a simple design or a more decorative style to create subtle highlights.
Semi-flush mount ceiling lights hang from the ceiling at a height of around 30cm or less. They are suitable for kitchens with higher ceilings, especially above areas where people move frequently. They provide general lighting while being more visually interesting than recessed lights and less space-consuming than chandeliers.
Pendant Lights
Pendant lights are suitable for higher ceilings. Unlike chandeliers, each pendant light has a single light source. They provide excellent task lighting for countertops and kitchen islands while also serving as a decorative element.
Pendant Lights with Shade
Shade pendant lights are another excellent choice for higher ceilings. They feature a shade around the light source. When the shade is made of opaque glass or fabric, it softens and diffuses the light, making them a great option for creating a relaxed atmosphere above dining tables.
Linear Pendant Lights
As another option for accent and task lighting, these long straight fixtures hang from the ceiling, distributing light evenly along their length. They help minimize shadows and glare, working well over kitchen islands.
