A cheerful kitchen design with color.
Kitchen island lighting is critical to ensure high functionality and high style in any kitchen. Lonny Magazine had some great examples of kitchens, kitchen islands and how they can be styled.
Like kitchen, islands come in many styles, however the main objective for any island is to provide more surface area to cook, eat or enjoy time with friends and family. How you use your island ultimately depends on the size and shape of your space, but regardless of size it should always be well lit and chic. There's lots of different kitchen lighting to fit any style.
Kitchen islands can have more than one purpose.
Traditional islands tended to be butcher block and offered little room for the prep sinks, freezer drawers and the seating we have today. There are however ways to keep it old school yet still modern. Consider hanging a stylish pot rack light above. It will provide extra storage and great light for food prep. If your home is older and ventilation is a challenge, you might consider a new ceiling fan.
Sleek, stylish kitchen lighting.
Modern kitchen islands can come with all the bells and whistles, however cannot be truly “done” without great lights. Colorful pendant lights or long light bars for the more narrow type island would be ideal. If your ceilings are low, simple recessed lights can work wonders like the examples found on the upper right image.
1. The Casa Metro™ LED Brushed Nickel Ceiling Fan will keep things cool and well lit over the contemporary kitchen island.
2. The Satin Nickel Pot Rack Chandelier will keep everything in its place and feel a tad retro at the same time.
3. For long and narrow islands, consider the George Kovacs Adjustable Six Light Bar Chandelier.
4. The Tech Lighting Cleo White Glass Pendant Light is a pop of something modern over a smaller island or one that doesn’t need pinpoint task lighting.
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