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Homes & Gardens
Molly Malsom

This Is Why Your Kitchen Lighting Feels Harsh – And This Is How Designers Make It Instantly Warmer

A neutral kitchen with white walls, dark wood cabinets, patterned backsplash tiles, and statement lighting.

Making a kitchen feel stylish and inviting looks different through the seasons. In the summer, it's all about letting natural light take the lead and creating a connection between indoors and out. But for fall, it's all about adding warmth. And one of the most impactful ways to do it is through your kitchen lighting. Blending functional needs with atmospheric design, even the most subtle lighting alterations can take your kitchen from harsh to warm.

With the 'ber months in sight, now is the perfect time to update your kitchen lighting to create a warm and cozy (yet still functional) space for fall. Here's how designers infuse much-needed warmth through small but impactful lighting changes.

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