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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Megan Slack

Turns Out, the Secret to a Cozy, Ambient Kitchen Is in Strategic Lighting – Isabella Rossellini's Farmhouse Space Is the Only Blueprint to Follow

Isabella Rossellini.

When considering beautiful lighting, you’re likely to reserve the best pieces for areas that demand a warm, welcoming ambiance, whether that’s your entryway or living room. As the most functional room in the home, the kitchen often trades beauty for durability and accessibility, but Isabella Rossellini’s space shows that the two can work in harmony.

Alongside architect Pietro Cicognani, Isabella designed a wooden kitchen that’s anything but sterile. It’s filled with rich, dark wood and decorative crockery and glassware that bring a hint of the actress’s personality into the space. However, the real key to its inviting atmosphere lies in the strategic use of kitchen lighting, otherwise known as task lighting.

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