How to Incorporate Modern Kitchen Lighting

Raise your spatula if your kitchen is the heart of your home. Well, the right lighting can ensure that it’s a warm, welcoming environment, whether you’re prepping meals or offering homework help. Luckily, it’s easy to incorporate modern and up-to-date lighting that also matches your style. 

Keep reading for some of our favorite modern kitchen lighting ideas!  

Pendant Lighting  

Add dimension to your space with dangling fixtures. Our Vintage Style Pendant Light Fixtures are a major upgrade over everyday wires, and they fit standard bulbs. There are countless ways to customize, style, and express your personal taste—right where it matters most. Try combining them with our Vintage Style LED Bulbs to fulfill your craving for an elegant, timeless look. 

Ceiling Fixtures

The type of overhead lighting you install has the potential to define your kitchen style. To keep your cooking space chic, consider modern kitchen ceiling lights for a refreshing upgrade. Whether you choose vintage charm with an oversized bulb or a modern look with a sleek flush fixture, the centerpiece of your kitchen decor can bring everyone together for a brilliant family feast.

Full Color Light Strips 

Line your bar area or open shelving with our Full Color Light Strips. You can adjust them to match millions of different colors, like vibrant fuchsia or practical white. They’re also a great option for kitchen island lighting—add them under counters and cabinets for a clear path to midnight snacks.  

LED+ Speaker bulbs 

If you like to multitask while meal prepping, add LED+ Speaker bulbs to your space. These Bluetooth-enabled lights also let you stream music, podcasts, or news through a high-quality sound system. For an at-home culinary class experience, connect and play your favorite recipe tutorial while you cook! Link several for surround sound or stick with one for a lower-key listening session. LED kitchen lighting has never sounded so good!  

Grow Light

Modern spaces are all about sustainability. Show off your dedication to going green with an LED Grow Light, perfect for keeping houseplants and indoor gardens at peak freshness. Supplement your cooking with flavorful, home-grown ingredients, or liven up the heart of your home with gorgeous foliage and bright flowers. No matter how you set up your greenspace, the natural air filtration and deep earthy colors keep your kitchen looking modern. And with the help of our Grow Light, your plant pets will thrive.

Downlighting

For extra glean on stunning granite countertops, downlighting can offer a soft, subtle glow to food prep spaces. Downlights cast their glow directly below where they are installed for a focused illumination that adds drama without sacrificing functionality. Our Wafer Smart LED Downlights provide an exciting opportunity for sleek lighting with full color capability to transform your space for any occasion. Another beautiful option—adding downlights above your kitchen table for a special spotlight on family gathering.

Surface Mount Fixtures

Explore contemporary kitchen lighting with our Surface Mount Fixtures that you can match to your home’s hardware. Gorgeous Brushed Nickel or Gun Metal finishes add timeless accents to your interior design. Match them to your faucet for an ultra-detail-oriented décor.

Puck Fixtures

Try lighting from all angles with ambient glow from our Puck Fixtures. When placed within a china cabinet, they can help illuminate precious plate collections. Installing over an herb garden or fruit basket helps show off thriving sprigs and plump produce.

With so many options to choose from, we hope you’ll savor the opportunity to upgrade your kitchen with breathtaking, timeless lighting looks. Don’t forget to send us pics of your set-up on social media (@GELighting)!