What ways are there to light my kitchen?

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We all want our homes to be filled with beautiful natural light, but no room needs it more than your kitchen. Think about what you do on a daily basis in your cooking area and you'll realise having plenty of light and functional space is a priority, which any kitchen planner would concur with. 

Fear not if you don't know how to include more light in your kitchen plans, or are unsure which designs will make the best use of it because we've found some incredible projects that will give you all the information and inspiration you could need. 

Let's take a look!

1. Pendulum lights add extra glamour

2. Going without curtains will make the room brighter

3. A modular design breaks up opaque light barriers perfectly

4. Skylights are a great natural light solution

5. Pale pastel cabinets keep the light flowing

6. LED spotlights add incredible task lighting

7. Have three layers of lighting

Skylights, main lights and under-cabinet installations.

8. An open-plan design will feel brighter

9. Try to utilise natural light from every angle

10. Gloss white surfaces will seem to stretch forever

11. Even traditional white cabinets will look fresh and light

12. Use the full height of the room for extra light

13. Include glazing in every wall if possible

14. Wide windows offer panoramic illumination

15. Even black can look bright with French doors

16. Include as many windows as possible

Especially if you choose a dark floor.

17. Island lighting is practical and looks amazing

18. Unfussy industrial styling never swallows up natural light

19. Marble adds luxury

And a reflective surface for light to bounce off.

20. A glass roof will make your kitchen dazzling

21. Small skylights are an easy way to brighten a kitchen extension

22. A monochrome scheme will help emphasise all the natural light

23. Draw extra sunshine indoors with yellow accents

For even more kitchen inspiration, take a look at this Ideabook: 12 kitchen counters that are ideal for small homes.

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