Making Light Work

Form meets function in the most perfect way when it comes to clever kitchen lighting and ventilation, writes Guinevere Davies

- Guinevere Davies

Good lighting and fresh air is vital for every part of the home, and in the kitchen most of all. While extractors are becoming increasingly inconspicuous within modern kitchen design, kitchen lighting is taking on a more prominent role for both aesthetic and practical purposes.

GET YOUR LIGHT RIGHT

It’s probably not one of the first considerations many of us have when it comes to kitchen design, but lighting is a crucial element for a successful kitchen space. As Easylife Kitchens’ Atlanta Lombard explains, “Lighting is the most important design element a kitchen must have. It defines the experience that we want to create.

“Lighting that is cleverly positioned can compensate for poor natural light, disguise awkward architecture and make the space appear larger. It has the power to transform our kitchens into multifunctional spaces by catering for our dining, relaxation, homework and entertaining needs.”

Spotlight Joinery’s Bo Bylin agrees. “Lighting is a key element when creating an emotional experience within the kitchen. Lighting is used to bring your kitchen to life and create focal points. Illuminating glass cabinets displaying your best crystalware or LED strip lighting showcasing your marble worktops are some of the ways lighting can be used to bring your kitchen space to life. Beautiful pendant lighting over the island can set the tone for the kitchen style you have chosen.”