how to light your kitchen | where to begin?
With Spring officially in the air, there’s no better time than to start thinking about little upgrade in the home and why not make the kitchen your next project? Kitchen pendant lights instantly refresh your kitchen spaces, bringing a touch of modernisation and character to your design and in our personal opinion there’s no greater way to instantly update the home than through the use of luxury lighting.
We often get asked ‘where do I begin?’ when it comes to kitchen lighting and we always identify the key factors when comes to deciding on the right light for your space. Firstly, we recommend gaging what kind of style, shape, colours and finishes speak to you and the project itself. For instance do you love a touch of classical whimsy? Or are you searching for the modern and minimal? Perhaps you’re undecided and need inspiration… that’s where taking a peek over at our project page may come in handy.
Secondly the elevation of your kitchen lighting needs to be considered, please continue on for our guideline. In third, you should consider the quantity, how many ceiling lights would your kitchen benefit from when it comes to an aesthetic and money-saving point of few. And lastly, have you considered layering up your lighting within your kitchen? Wall lamps, flush mounts, paired with beautiful pendant lights make for a charming, wow-factor finish.
one | your vision
The biggest flex of our lighting company is the ability to take your lighting vision and transform it into real-life light fixture for your project. Between our range and bespoke service we cover modern, contemporary, art-deco, vintage, industrial, classic and minimalist lighting styles and can customise them all to meet your criteria. Setting us apart is our endless range of glass profiles, whether you’re searching for ribbed, fine ribbed, clear, twisted ribbed, colour-glass lighting options or even a bespoke finish we’ve yet to think of, we aim to accommodate every creative need. Customising your flex material/rods and plated metalwork to suit your kitchen interior scheme also grants the opportunity to make your lighting highly personal. See options.
In the interior design world where no one design fits all, our handcrafted, made-to-order approach makes it that much easier to achieve your bespoke lighting dream.
two | height of hanging lights
On average we usually advise 30-36 inches/76-91cm between the top of your kitchen island or counter and bottom of your pendant light to ensure the ideal amount of space between both elements, though this guideline can vary depending on the size of your shade. Cosy low ceilings can benefit from ceiling flush mounts and certain pendant lights due to their space-saving dimensions. Higher ceilings are far better suited to clusters and chandeliers but for kitchens our most popular arrangement remains the linear arrangement. See them all here.
three | number of ceiling lights
The ‘rule of three’ can be very useful guideline when it comes to a kitchen island or counter that can accommodate that number. Three pendant lights in a linear arrangement can often be a the winning formula, as it grants a measure of balance and symmetry. Depending on the length of your island and shape, you however may require either a statement standalone ceiling light, a duo, trio or even higher numbers.
Our designers through our bespoke service often calculate and make recommendations and with the support of 2D/3D renders can show you the full concept, providing greater clarity on the final design.
four | add layers of lighting
There are many ways to install light and warmth into your spaces to make it feel more homely and inviting and layering up your lighting is one of them. The added aspect of task lighting provides a functional element, whilst adding to the charm and beauty of the kitchen interior. Another increasingly popular option is the introduction of luxurious floor and table lamps to your kitchen countertops, islands and dining tables, alongside your ceiling lights.
The layered effect can really change the game, giving your kitchen that injection of style you were searching for all along.
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