The cozy, clean, and inviting atmosphere of a kitchen is created with the right kind of lighting. Read our tips for kitchen lighting and check out the inspiring lighting examples!

1. Build the perfect kitchen lighting – keep these key points in mind
2. Versatile kitchen lighting creates ambiance for different times of the day
3. Popular lighting ideas for kitchens and dining rooms
4. How should you light a separate dining room?
5. Bonus: Download the Home Lighting Guide and get a discount code for our online store

Kitchen lighting works best when it doesn’t leave dark corners in the room. That’s why a single light fixture is usually not enough unless the kitchen is very small or has large windows providing plenty of natural light. Most modern kitchens also feature built-in spotlights, which are an excellent complement to separate lighting fixtures. Since you handle food and use sharp objects in the kitchen, good lighting is also an essential part of safety. In particular, it’s important to properly illuminate the work surfaces.

Sufficient kitchen lighting also makes cleaning easier. Have you ever considered how dull or yellowish general lighting can easily create a stuffy and uninviting atmosphere? In contrast, bright, clean lighting conveys a sense of cleanliness and hygiene. However, you should avoid going for an overly sterile, uniform, hospital-like lighting scheme. In addition to the appearance of the fixture, you should also pay attention to its quality and lighting performance to create a kitchen environment that’s not only practical but also enjoyable for dining and spending time together in everyday life.

The heart of home is often the kitchen, where daily chores are taken care of, conversations are shared, worries are eased, and both everyday nourishment and special weekend treats are prepared with love. That’s why kitchen lighting should serve all situations—whether it’s a temporary home office, a creative space for little artists, or a cozy setting for long dinners.

Kitchen lighting naturally starts from the ceiling. It’s important to choose a sufficiently powerful fixture that evenly distributes light throughout the space. For versatile use at any time of day or season, consider a model with adjustable or dimmable light output. At Innolux, we design all our lights to be bright yet glare-free, ensuring both efficiency and comfort.

The kitchen is also one of the most popular places for a ceiling-mounted bright light therapy device. This allows you to enjoy its energizing benefits first thing in the morning—especially convenient if your dining table is in the kitchen. You can read more about the benefits of bright light therapy and the world's first multifunctional ceiling-hung Candeo bright light here.

If you have a separate dining area, you can greatly influence the atmosphere of the room with different lighting options. The most important one is, of course, a ceiling light.

A ceiling light above the dining table can be either a simple, stylish ceiling light, a striking pendant light, or a light-distributing option with a personal touch. First, consider whether you want the light to be the crown jewel of the room, or a more discreet part of the overall interior.

The most important thing is that the lamp provides sufficiently effective lighting when needed, so that eating, socializing and other activities at the table, for example, are meaningful. Many people also prefer options for ceiling lamps where the brightness can be adjusted to suit the time of day and occasion.

Lamps placed on a table, wall, shelf or floor can add extra atmosphere to a room. They can either complement a ceiling lamp or act independently, for example to create a suitable atmosphere for the evening. Especially in the dark seasons, a decorative lamp placed on a windowsill can replace flowers or other decorative objects and at the same time provide eye-catching lighting around it.

Tip: Combine light and decoration with flowers or decorative objects -> Check out the unique Sula glass lamp.

Innolux is a Finnish lighting specialist. We manufacture designer lighting in collaboration with top Nordic designers and manufacturers, and our lighting has won several prestigious awards and established itself as a design classic.

Our goal is to help you add positive light to your everyday life and make delightful interior design choices for your home, whether you are looking for the most ideal lighting for the kitchen or other rooms in your home.

If you want more detailed room-specific tips and product recommendations in one handy package, download our comprehensive lighting guide. The guide comes with a discount code for our designer lighting online store, after which you can choose the lamps you like for your kitchen or
compared to other facilities with a rare good price-quality ratio.