Kitchen lighting comes in many forms. From dainty sconces dotted along cabinetry to statement pendants designed to illuminate the cooking area, lighting is the key to a truly well-designed kitchen that balances practicality with style.
It's no secret that all good kitchens feature layers of lighting, but after seeing Stanley Tucci's contemporary pendant lights, I've never been more convinced of the power of statement fixtures at the heart of a cooking space.
Elegantly hanging at the center of the room, Stanley's contemporary pendant lights (similar to this fixture from Walmart) are the perfect choice for illumination above his kitchen island. They provide a warm dose of light to aid cooking and bring a refined yet modern twist to his more classic kitchen.
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Kitchen lighting should be scattered according to the room's design and its many uses. While open shelves would welcome wall lights, a countertop would pair beautifully with a task lamp, perfect for the darker hours. One such style that every kitchen should have is pendant lighting. The perfect way to illuminate your island or cooking area, recreating Stanley's set-up is more than possible with these equally chic picks.
Give your kitchen a modern feel with these delicate glass pendants. Fitted with three unique shades, it's a statement design that will transition into any kitchen.
For a more subtle homage to Stanley's design, add two of the Henry pendants to your kitchen's ceiling for a warm, homely glow that lasts for years.
Simple yet delicate, the Equi Glass pendant is a lasting choice that will provide subtle warmth and charm above a kitchen island.
Just like Stanley's overhead lighting, the Dahl Pendant is simple yet classic. Modern in shape, it'll provide a statement without overwhelming your space.
Made from frosted glass, this cylinder pendant feels contemporary yet classic, perfect for adding to kitchens of all styles from transitional to quietly luxurious.
Finished in chrome, this decorative pendant light will hang in the heart of any kitchen. A modern statement, it's perfect for illuminating an island.
Stanley's kitchen features an array of lighting, but the modern overhanging fixture truly steals the show. Delicately wired at the center of the ceiling, its drape gives the space an elegant, airy feel.
Paying attention to kitchen lighting rules, Stanley has incorporated multiple types of lighting, from spotlights scattered on the ceiling to built-in lighting fixed beneath the open shelving, providing convenient illumination. Statement and striking, the double lantern fixture is the perfect modern flourish in the more classic kitchen setting.
With hexagonal-shaped shades made from frosted glass, draped from the ceiling with wire, Stanley's fixture is the epitome of modern kitchen lighting trends. A clever choice that illuminates and creates interest whilst matching the room's luxurious style, it's a simple yet masterful fixture that sparks the perfect amount of intrigue.
A refreshingly modern statement that quietly hangs at the center of the kitchen, Stanley's lighting fixture is a powerful addition that ties the entire scheme together. It provides illumination for cooking, whilst framing the space beautifully.
