Kitchen Accent Lighting: A Warm Addition

Accent lighting in the kitchen is a great way to update your kitchen.  Not only does it add a touch of ambiance but it can serve to light up your workspace.  Under cabinet, in cabinet, and above cabinet lighting will warm up the look of your kitchen and provide a bit of homeyness that you can’t achieve with overhead lighting.

The warm wood tones of these contemporary cabinets are brought out by downward lights that cast a geometric and sophisticated glow.  The subtle lighting also brings out the polish and sheen of the countertops and floors.

The rich red of this kitchen already created a room that seemed warm and welcoming, and the soft yellow light makes this an inviting place to spend your evening.

Lighting the area above the cabinets with spotlights can make your ceilings seem higher.  The lights create a grand look that emphasizes the molding on the cabinets as well as the ceiling.  The lighting in the cabinet shows off the glass cabinetry and pretty glassware withing the cabinet.

The under cabinet and in cabinet lighting in this kitchen reflect off the tile backsplash and the glass cabinet doors to make this kitchen seem to glitter with light.  This sort of accent lighting is a fabulous effect at night.

For a fairly inexpensive weekend project, kitchen accent lighting can make a huge difference in the look of your kitchen.  Whether you choose above cabinet, under cabinet, in cabinet lighting, or some combination of the three, the results will make a warm and welcoming place to gather the family every day.