There is no need to do a full gut renovation to infuse a touch of contemporary design into your kitchen.Modern kitchen light fixtures are a way to update the look of your kitchen.
Kitchens offer many opportunities for lighting and the ability to use it in varied applications. Remodelista was a great place to find uber-modern kitchens that show a wide range of modern kitchen lights that are nothing if not inspiring.
There are some basic requirements for kitchen lighting which include, task and general.
Modern pendant lights are a great look over an island or peninsula. Timeless design style would include either a globe or teardrop shape.
If your kitchen is small and you are going to install pendants, you may wish to do the rest of your lighting scheme with recessed lights and under cabinet lighting.
Keeping your look contemporary means staying true to a simple, linear look. You can achieve this with retro tube ceiling lights or plain white sconces as featured on the bottom right image.
Ceiling lights will give you the overall general lighting you need and the sconces a more direct illumination.
If you are lucky enough to have a breakfast room, you have the opportunity to hang more lighting such as a sleek chandelier or ceiling light. One of the more inexpensive fixtures to use is the basic drum shade chandelier.
Here are some ideas to create a completely new look with modern kitchen light fixtures:
1. If you want simplicity, look no further than the George Kovacs Twist and Shout Chrome LED Island Pendant.
2. I love the Sonneman Connetix LED Ceiling Pendant for over a dining table.
3. The timeless teardrop shaped Jonathan Adler Capri White Pendant Chandelier is perfect for over an island.
4. If you want precision in-ceiling lighting, the Nora 4" Low Voltage Adjustable Angle Recessed Light Trim is a beautiful choice.
5. Consider the Elan Follen White LED Wall Sconce if you have some spare wall space in the kitchen.
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