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Why Chandeliers Work So Well in the Kitchen
Hard-working room would like to meet glamorous lighting, for uplifting relationship. Kitchens and chandeliers — it's a love match!
If you thought chandeliers were best kept behind bedroom doors, then it’s definitely time to refresh your lighting attitude. Far from simply adding a final flourish to the boudoir, these impressive, glamorous fittings are an asset to any style of kitchen, from ultra-contemporary to rustic and traditional. If you really don’t like the sparkly crystals — just a tad too girlie for some tastes — then try a fabulous, futuristic design that takes the concept of dramatic, statement lighting somewhere new and exciting. Prepare to be illuminated…
Think big
Double-height rooms can take a larger-than-life light fitting such as this spectacular, sculptural chandelier. It looks right at home in this pared-down, modern kitchen; part light source and part art installation.
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Double-height rooms can take a larger-than-life light fitting such as this spectacular, sculptural chandelier. It looks right at home in this pared-down, modern kitchen; part light source and part art installation.
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Layer your lighting
Kitchens need a mix of different light fixtures to function well. Task lighting that illuminates work surfaces is essential, but not all lighting in this space must be practical. A flamboyant chandelier suspended decadently over a dining table adds a touch of elegance while creating a soft wash of warm light. It also acts as a pleasing foil to the super-minimalist kitchen units.
Kitchens need a mix of different light fixtures to function well. Task lighting that illuminates work surfaces is essential, but not all lighting in this space must be practical. A flamboyant chandelier suspended decadently over a dining table adds a touch of elegance while creating a soft wash of warm light. It also acts as a pleasing foil to the super-minimalist kitchen units.
Play with style
For an exciting lighting scheme in your kitchen, mix up styles. Who would have thought that this elegant, Art Deco style shade would work so well alongside the modern recessed lights in the ceiling?
For an exciting lighting scheme in your kitchen, mix up styles. Who would have thought that this elegant, Art Deco style shade would work so well alongside the modern recessed lights in the ceiling?
Trip the light fantastic
This charming, all-white kitchen is flooded with natural light, which bounces off the cabinets, creating a bright, pristine space. The understated chandelier over the island is really the icing on the cake.
This charming, all-white kitchen is flooded with natural light, which bounces off the cabinets, creating a bright, pristine space. The understated chandelier over the island is really the icing on the cake.
Bring on the bling
These days, chandeliers come in every shape and size and work equally well in traditional and modern; pale and dark kitchens. This pair of sizeable chandeliers might seem too imposing if it weren’t for their delicate, translucent structure.
These days, chandeliers come in every shape and size and work equally well in traditional and modern; pale and dark kitchens. This pair of sizeable chandeliers might seem too imposing if it weren’t for their delicate, translucent structure.
Go grand
The juxtaposition of traditional and modern works beautifully in this open-plan space. The grand chandelier, panelled ceiling and parquet flooring are classic elements, teamed with ultra-modern, almost monolithic kitchen cabinets. Perhaps this daring mix of vintage and contemporary, opulence and austerity works so well because of the room’s enviable proportions and beautiful bones?
The juxtaposition of traditional and modern works beautifully in this open-plan space. The grand chandelier, panelled ceiling and parquet flooring are classic elements, teamed with ultra-modern, almost monolithic kitchen cabinets. Perhaps this daring mix of vintage and contemporary, opulence and austerity works so well because of the room’s enviable proportions and beautiful bones?
Black it out
You can’t go wrong with a monochrome scheme, and this black and white kitchen is made all the more striking with the addition of an oversized ebony chandelier. It forms a visual link between the striking charcoal paper on the ceiling and the dark wood and granite worktop of the kitchen island.
You can’t go wrong with a monochrome scheme, and this black and white kitchen is made all the more striking with the addition of an oversized ebony chandelier. It forms a visual link between the striking charcoal paper on the ceiling and the dark wood and granite worktop of the kitchen island.
Flirt with the fabulous
If you stick to a simple decorating scheme you can go to town on a fabulous light sculpture, like this cluster of chromed glass orbs. Shiny glass mosaics and glossy door fronts add to the sophisticated drama.
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If you stick to a simple decorating scheme you can go to town on a fabulous light sculpture, like this cluster of chromed glass orbs. Shiny glass mosaics and glossy door fronts add to the sophisticated drama.
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Join the hunting set
Chandeliers don’t have to be of the twinkly variety. This impressive antler design hits just the right hunting lodge note for its rural backdrop. And don’t worry, deer shed their antlers naturally each year, so no harm done.
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Chandeliers don’t have to be of the twinkly variety. This impressive antler design hits just the right hunting lodge note for its rural backdrop. And don’t worry, deer shed their antlers naturally each year, so no harm done.
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Do you have a chandelier in your kitchen? Feel free to share your pictures and thoughts in the Comments below.
A colourful kitchen like this one sometimes needs nothing more than pure white accents to let each feature shine. This pair of glass chandeliers create an almost ghostly silhouette against the busy backdrop.