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Create magic in your kitchen with the perfect kitchen lighting ideas

Choosing the right kitchen lighting opens up a world of possibilities and transform your kitchen into a functional yet stylish space. Lighting is not just about practicality—it adds personality and sets the perfect ambiance for your culinary masterpieces. Join us as we explore the art of selecting the ultimate kitchen lamp to set the stage for your cooking adventures.
Sunday, October 8, 2023
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Kitchen lighting ideas

Your kitchen isn’t just a place to prepare meals; it’s the heart of your home, where flavours mix and memories are made. Choosing the right lighting for your kitchen is like finding the perfect ingredient for your favourite recipe—it breathes life into your space and creates a welcoming atmosphere.

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1. Which needs should your kitchen lighting fulfill?

Think carefully about your lighting needs—whether you want general lighting that brightens the entire room or task lighting that helps you focus on the details while cooking. For added flexibility, consider a dimmable option, allowing you to adjust the brightness as needed. A single lamp can provide both functional light for cooking and washing up, as well as a soft, ambient glow for a relaxed evening setting.

Are you also looking for inspiration for other rooms? Discover our tips here: How to plan the lighting in your home – our top tips

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2. Choose the right bulb for your kitchen lighting: Kelvin & lumens

The combination of colour temperature (Kelvin) and brightness (Lumens) is key to creating the perfect kitchen lighting. Selecting a bulb with the right Kelvin value ensures good task lighting, helping you see food and colours accurately, which is essential for food preparation. Lumens measure the amount of light emitted by the lamp. For kitchen tasks, you’ll want higher lumens over work surfaces, like countertops, while lower lumen values are ideal for accent or mood lighting.

Here you will find more tips on how to find the right light bulb: Choosing the right light bulb

Illuminate your kitchen with different lamps, for example the Formakami pendant light from &tradition above the dining table in @anno_living's home provides a pleasant light.

@anno_living

Indirect lamps are also perfect for the kitchen, as they create a pleasant, cosy atmosphere. Here you can see the Prisma table lamp from Watt&Veke on a kitchen counter in @josefinegunhamre's home.

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Large ceiling lights are perfect for the kitchen as they provide sufficient light for eating or cooking. Here you can see the Phantom pendant light from Normann Copenhagen hanging above a kitchen island in @monicaflatland's home.

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3. Style and design ideas for your kitchen lighting

Your kitchen lighting is more than just a source of light; it’s a part of your home’s decor. From sleek modern minimalism to timeless elegance, let the design and style of your lamp reflect your personality and kitchen aesthetic. Why not opt for a kitchen lamp that can serve as a striking focal point? With all the time we spend in the kitchen, choose a lamp that makes you feel at home every time you walk into the room.

4. Size and placement of your kitchen lighting

Consider the size of the lamp in relation to the space it will occupy, ensuring it doesn’t appear too large or too small for the size of the kitchen. Also, think about the height at which you hang the lamp—it should be positioned so it doesn’t cause glare or obstruct your workspace.

5. Maintenance of your kitchen lighting

Since the kitchen is exposed to splashes and steam, it’s wise to choose lighting that’s easy to clean and maintain. This ensures your lamp remains as beautiful as the day you installed it.

The right kitchen lighting can transform your kitchen into a magical space where flavours, conversations, and memories come together. Take on a culinary adventure, where the perfect kitchen lamp sets the stage.

A wall light can also be practical for lighting your kitchen, as it often offers better alignment. Here you can see the Bazar wall light from By Rydéns in @annalenaslantliv's kitchen.

@annalenaslantliv

Photo: @arkihem, @moeofsweden, @homebynicky, Design House Stockholm, Northern, @saralineeriksen, @anno.living, @josefinegunhamre, @monicaflatland, Umage, Globen Lighting, @lenuslenix, @muezihome, @annalenaslantliv

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