A fresh new look for lighting kitchens
Kitchen islands are a really popular design and useful additional storage and workspace. It takes up quite a bit of room in your kitchen, so what are the tips to make it look homely? We will show you how to properly light a kitchen island.
Wherever the island sits in your kitchen, the lighting that you choose to put over it ensures that it looks at home, in just the right place.
If you’re planning your kitchen from scratch, make sure that you plan your electric points well during your first fix. You can always choose not to use any potential points at the second fix stage, but you can’t add them then.
Consider the shape and size of your island.
For a rectangular island, the below types of lights work the best:
- A row of two or three single ceiling pendants – you will need an electric point for each pendant
- A ceiling pendant bar – This gives you a long spread of light with the need for only one electric point
If it is a square island, consider one of the following lights:
- A statement chandelier! Why ever not?
- A large ceiling pendant that is around a third to half the size of your island
- A cluster pendant on a square or round ceiling fitting
- A rectangular ceiling pendant
If your island is more breakfast bar in dimensions, you could try:
Make it Homely
A well-lit kitchen island will create the magic heart of the home vibe.
What other tips are there for creating interest in kitchen islands without cluttering them up?
Mix and match your accessories with your lighting. This helps to zone the area and makes it an obvious destination in the room.
Including seats on the island creates an inviting effect, relaxed and informal. This is a really nice space for your guests as they can be with the chef socialising before going through to the dining room. Or eat there! Kitchen islands are great for sharing food, such as Mexican and Italian fare.
