A kitchen has evolved from being just a food-cooking space to a place where people can also socialize with family and friends.
However, socializing cannot be possible in the traditional kitchen setup; many concepts have thus emerged to support the new culture. One such design trend is a kitchen island. Like a literal island, this structure stands free at the center of the kitchen. This becomes the focal point of a kitchen comprising a seating arrangement as well as kitchen amenities like a sink. If your client has one, there is a way to improve it—lighting.
Chandelier
A chandelier at the top will be the icing on the cake. This will bring attention to the kitchen island. Chandeliers suit a variety of styles and are compatible with many roof types. It is single or double depending on the size of the island. In the latter’s case, get matching ones. Vintage home trends are making a comeback and this will put the spotlight on the kitchen.
Industrial Light
Industrial lights are large and bright. One big unit will light a major part of the kitchen. You can pair it with secondary LED lighting to cover the entire space. These lighting can come in a heavy casing, keep that in mind while suspending them from the roof. A point of convenience is that they can make big ones on order, but it consumes way more power than LED lights.
Pendant Lights
Pendant lighting hangs from the ceiling, providing ample light to cover basic needs. We advise it to not use this as the sole source of light for the room. Apart from that, this option is very stylish and can be combined with similar types. Pendant lights come in many eccentric shapes and sizes. It goes well together with a contemporary-style kitchen.
Unique Casing
A great option to consider is lights housed in unique casings. Frames of abstract shapes are placed or hung near the kitchen island. We place LED lights inside that complement the area. You can also opt for smart lights that can connect with Wi-Fi enabling wireless operation. Other options include DIY options like LED string lights inside a jar. You can even suggest these to your client. This may lower your profit margin but will help create a good relationship with them.
Light Over Frame
Instead of lights dropping from the ceiling, suspend a metal frame that is smaller than the kitchen island. The frame should not be heavy and must be carefully installed. We can finish this quirky look by wrapping string lights around the frame. You can choose string lights with bigger bulbs instead of small LED lights. This looks great with a tray ceiling.
Sky Lights
End the era of boring roofing with skylights. We install skylights on the roof to bring natural light. If the kitchen has no additional floors above it, this provides a distinctive lighting option. We can install this directly above or near the island. With natural light, you will end up saving money on your electricity bills.
These quirky lighting ideas will get people talking. Skylights are not the only place to get natural light into the kitchen. Consider suggesting large windows to get a similar result.
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