Good lighting is essential to any room, but especially the kitchen. In the kitchen we prepare meals, eat them, and share our lives with our loved ones. A well-balanced lighting scheme in a kitchen can not only take care of practical needs, but create the right atmosphere as well. Whether creating an intimate dinner for two or a festive meal for friends and family, decorative lighting fosters a flow of movement and conversation throughout a kitchen. No matter what purpose you are serving in the kitchen, it truly is the heart of the home.

At Art Lighting Gallery, our affordable and customized lighting solutions can transform the utility of kitchen lighting into a memorable and inspiring piece of art. Whether you find a piece of home lighting in stock or if you work with a customer service representative to handcraft an art lighting fixture, the lighting you choose can be an expression of yourself and serve to beautifully showcase the unique aspects of your kitchen. Seamlessly blend the elements of your homes’ design and architectural aspects with a custom-made pendant or sconce.

When choosing the right lighting for your kitchen, keep in mind these questions;
  

What are the needs of the occupants? Who are they and what are their age ranges? What architectural features require attention? How will the space function? What time of day will it most often be used? Where do I want the occupant’s attention directed? What is the artistic and psychological impression the lighting should provoke?

Most designers will agree lighting is a significant element of design. Professionals look at the design elements of lighting in four arenas;
 

Task lighting - serves a purpose, such as in a kitchen, task lighting might be used to illuminate an island, the sink, a stove, or a chopping block. Ambient lighting - provides the overall lighting and brightness and is used for everyday living. Accent lighting - brings drama to a scheme by highlighting parts of a room and throwing other areas into shadow. Decorative lighting - used for fun and to create various effects.

To provide balance and visual enhancements to your kitchen, consider accent lighting, such as a sconce (for design appeal, always use an odd number of sconces) along a wall, or small pendant to highlight areas of utility, such as a chopping block, an island, or a sink. Consider a large pendant or chandelier above a kitchen table or a place requiring ambient lighting, or perhaps matching the pendant to wall sconces. Pendants and sconces not only create balance, but their simplicity can be stunning, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere. Finally, also consider the flexibility of your lighting meaning; use multiple controls with dimmers to control mood and atmosphere.

Because glass is such an infinitely flexible material that can be molded, frosted, sculpted, etched, or melded with other elements, with custom designer lighting from Art Lighting Gallery, we can help you create the theme you are looking for whether it be contemporary, rustic, old world, or modern. We can help you create a bold or elegant pendant or a humble and understated sconce. No matter what your lighting needs, Art Lighting Gallery has a lighting solution for you.