Are you planning to update or renovate your kitchen?Â
I have written in recent blogs about flooring (Eco-Friendly Decorating Trends in Flooring-April 2013) and counter tops (Replacing Your Kitchen or Bathroom Counter Top-June 2013), and I would like to go over some decorating trends in lighting for your kitchen. You will first need to consider the basics of kitchen lighting as there is no single source. You will need task, ambient, accent or decorative lighting features. For expert lighting advice, I went to HGTV.com, click on the article title, “Shedding Light on Kitchen Lighting†for a better understanding.
Pendant Lighting
Keep in mind you don’t have to stick with one style you can mix and match types of lighting for an eclectic lighting look, as in this example from BHG.com.
There are so many fantastic ideas in the world of pendants, and you shouldn’t be afraid to experiment with them. In the examples below I wanted to highlight the variety of design styles that can be accomplished from traditional, to sparkly glass, to vintage-retro, to classic … whatever your design style I’m sure you will find a beautiful accent piece!
(Photos taken from BHG.com.)
If your kitchen currently has can or recessed lighting, no worries! There are many places, such as the home improvement store Lowes that sell pendants that require no electrician or electrical knowledge to install and can transform your kitchen in minutes! Click here to view this How-To video from Lowes.com on how to accomplish this task. I love the look of the Edison Bulb that you see everywhere now; I found this screw-in pendant that fits perfectly into your recessed lighting at Plow & Hearth.
While writing this blog I came across some great posts on Houzz.com that are worth reviewing before you start your kitchen lighting plan, click on the title to read the post:
Have some fun with this project and let your own personal style shine through!
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Debbie Correale is founder and owner of Redesign Right, LLC. You can learn more about her at www.RedesignRight.com. Find her on Facebook.com/RedesignRight, Twitter @RedesignRight, LinkedIn, and Google+.