Kitchen lighting ideas for vaulted ceilings

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Kitchen lighting ideas for vaulted ceilings

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Kitchen lighting ideas for vaulted ceilings

Seth Smoot

Updating your kitchen doesn't have to call for a full-on renovation. Simply changing the lighting in your cooking space can totally transform the way it looks and functions. If you're not exactly sure how you want to switch up your lighting, we have you covered with tons of inspiring light fixtures—from glamorous globe pendant lights to a mixed display of lights in various shapes and sizes. After browsing through these, you're you'll be ready to begin your hunt for the perfect new lighting... or have an excellent reference to show your interior designer.

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Add Luster

Made of seashell discs attached to a brass-plated metal frame and hung from a black fabric cord, the Verpan pendant lights in this kitchen by designer Nicole Dohmen add the right amount of luster. to the earth-toned space.

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Bring in Earth Tones

In a kitchen designed by Intimate Living Interiors, a trio of cone-shaped pendant lights with a sage green exterior and shiny gold interior livens up the room's neutral palette. A single pendant over the sink and a sconce over open shelving complement the larger lights.

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Try Dainty Additions

For a charming, inviting atmosphere, consider adding dainty pendant lights above your kitchen sink and counter. Here, designer Lauren Lothrop Caron used pendants featuring a small, almost-disc shape and a thin chain.

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Set the Mood

If you adore the look and glow of candlesticks, bring them into your kitchen in a more safety-first way with a faux sconce version. The black option in this kitchen designed by The Pankonien Group adds a nice contrast to the white wall, white range, and white marble backsplash.

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Put a Modern Twist on a Classic Style

Or take the traditional concept of a candle chandelier, and give it a modern upgrade with an electric brass version. The one in this kitchen by designer Shavonda Gardner adds a touch of glam to the charming wallpaper and rustic table.

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Turn to Pleated Lampshades

A pleated lampshade is timeless, so why not extend the look from a table lamp to your kitchen pendants? In this kitchen by Lauren Nelson Design, the beige pendants add the perfect amount of texture and make the dining table feel extra cozy.

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Hang Large Pendants High

In a kitchen by BANDD/DESIGN, large pendants are hung high so as to not overwhelm the island beneath it. The unique shape adds character, and the translucent glass ensures the kitchen retains an airy atmosphere.

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Make It Modern

Modern design is all about clean lines and simplicity, making sleek globe lights an excellent choice for both pendant lighting and sconces in the kitchen. This setup by designer Regan Baker is solid proof.

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Mix Shapes

Instead of going with clear globe pendants or large cone ones, try an option that mixes the two shapes. In this kitchen by designer Jaqui Seerman, the lights offer charming detail to the warm space.

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Opt for Opaline

To bounce the light around in this kitchen, designer Kristin Fine used a glossy trifecta of zelligetile on the walls, Calacatta Vagli on the counters, and vintage opaline pendantssourced on 1stDibs.

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Go for Black

The black pendants in this kitchen by Amber Interiors feature a white interior and gray accent, making it bold but not overpowering.

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Get Chic Shades

If you're using shades, consider highlighting a neutral option with a black frame. In this kitchen, Simo Design hung three pendants that stretch across both the island and dining table.

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Go for Cut-Outs

Not only does a light fixture with cut-outs add cool texture to your kitchen, but it also looks insanely cool when you turn it on.

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Hang Clear Orbs

Add interest to a sleek, white kitchen with clear globe lights that don't overwhelm the space. Not only that, but they'll make the room feel bigger. In this kitchen by Amber Interiors, wood bar stools add a touch of warmth.

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Keep It Small

The long drop on these pendants makes enough of a statement, so the bulbs can err on the smaller side. That way, they don't take away from the gorgeous island.

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Mix and Match Lights

Who says your lights have to match? Choose a few pendants in different shapes and sizes. A single color palette—like the black and gold one in this kitchen by designer Emily Henderson—makes the lights look cohesive.

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Add Pattern

Use your lighting as an excuse to make an all-white kitchen a little more intriguing. Tap into your boho side and find a patterned, colorful shade.

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Put Lights in a Box

Here's definitive proof that modern kitchens don't have to be cold and stark. These bold pendants work thanks to seriously high ceilings.

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Make a Statement

If you want an eye-catching piece in your kitchen, you need a statement chandelier. Even though this one is massive, it doesn't feel obtrusive due to the minimal design and open framework.

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Hang Lights in Pairs

Symmetry is good—especially when you have a bold pattern in your kitchen, like on the floor of this one. Hang your lights in pairs to keep things streamlined.

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Try a Bold Color

Pops of yellow wake up this breakfast nook—including within the box-shaped pendant light. It's like a jolt of energy before you've even had your first sip of coffee.

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Incorporate Nature

This is how you create the ultimate mic-drop moment in your kitchen. Bonus points if you DIY the light from materials found in your backyard (or store-bought!).

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Play With Texture

A natural texture like rattan is ideal for a coastal kitchen. Even if you don't actually live by the sea, you can decorate like you do. Add blue patterned shades to liven it up, like designer (and Next Wave alum!) Andrew Howard did in this kitchen.

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Try a Mobile

If you want to incorporate color but are afraid to go too bold, try a mobile-shaped light. The blue one in this kitchen by designer Amy Lau is a prime example.

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Use Steel

Steel lights can work in practically any kitchen—no matter the layout or aesthetic. Consider a pair of box=shaped ones, like the lights in this kitchen by designer Lee Ann Thornton.

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Take It Tropical

With a pineapple lantern and bright yellow wallpaper, this breakfast nook by designer Krista Ewart nails the tropical look.

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Match the Lights to Your Backsplash

Tie your kitchen together by matching your pendants to your backsplash. It'll make your kitchen look more cohesive.

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Create a Disco

These silver orbs/wannabe disco balls are the cool kitchen upgrade you never knew you needed. In this Manhattan kitchen by designer Amanda Nisbet, the lights are unexpected and fun.

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Make It Look Aged

With brushed brass pendants like the ones in this kitchen by designer Jesse Carrier, your space will radiate with charm. Plus, they're the perfect neutral touch that's not too shiny but still glamorous.

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How do you light a kitchen with vaulted ceilings?

The best option of lighting for vaulted ceilings are recessed lights. Skylights add valuable natural light and pendant lights add a bit of color. Track lighting is an option as well, so you can move the lights where you want them to be.

What kind of light do you use for vaulted ceilings?

The best lighting for vaulted ceilings are a combination of can lights and pendants or chandeliers. With tall ceilings, you want to make sure it feels lit enough while adding some drama with beautiful center chandelier.

How do you light a high ceiling kitchen?

Rooms with high ceilings especially need light that is spaced evenly across the entire of the ceiling so light spreads uniformly around the room. Start with your focal point lighting fixture, like a chandelier, and place recessed lights evenly around that focal point light.

Can you use pendant lights with a vaulted ceiling?

Pendants can stylishly dress an interior space and act as a suitable lighting option for vaulted ceilings.