{"id":366,"date":"2017-12-01T15:32:48","date_gmt":"2017-12-01T23:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/?p=366"},"modified":"2023-10-06T14:46:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T21:46:40","slug":"small-kitchen-lighting-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/small-kitchen-lighting-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Kitchen Lighting Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you need lighting ideas for a small kitchen? Lighting can become your best friend in a small kitchen — and we don’t just mean recessed lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, you’ve got plenty of lighting options to make the most of your tiny space. Whether your kitchen just seems small, or is, in fact, square-footage-challenged, our experts have some tried-and-true kitchen lighting tricks to make small spaces look larger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, a look at six different types of lighting fixtures and how to best use them in a small kitchen. And remember, all of these can use LED light bulbs.<\/p>\n\n\n

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From under cabinet lights to chandeliers, incorporate a variety of lighting fixtures to brighten your small kitchen without taking up much-needed space.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Small Kitchen Lighting Ideas by Lighting Fixture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Under Cabinet Lights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Under cabinet lights boast a double-duty function as both a mood changer and space-saver. Since they are installed underneath the cabinet, as the name implies, you save much-needed counter space. If the lights are dimmable, you can also use them to change the mood in the kitchen by dimming or brightening the lights according to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flushmount Fixtures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If low ceiling height is an issue for your small kitchen, flushmount lighting<\/a> can be a perfect way to keep a small space looking polished without compromising style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mounted directly to the ceiling, these fixtures can keep the kitchen visually open, while still adding a bit of design focus in a smaller space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Close-to-Ceiling Lights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have the height available, you may want to consider flushmount\u2019s first cousin, semi-flushmount. Both kinds are called close to ceiling lights<\/a> in the design world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pendants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stylish kitchen pendant lighting<\/a> is another option. You can make a series of pendants work in a small kitchen if you go with a delicate look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are truly limited on space, a small sized pendant over the sink might give just enough texture and shine in a space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chandeliers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, an eye-catching chandelier<\/a> can work in a small kitchen. It may be the most challenging category to incorporate, but with a keen eye on selecting a fixture that is scaled to the space, has sleek style and smart placement, you can enjoy a chandelier in your tiny kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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