{"id":7755,"date":"2017-04-02T13:11:37","date_gmt":"2017-04-02T13:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/?p=7755"},"modified":"2022-03-21T01:22:10","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T01:22:10","slug":"brighten-kitchen-5-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/brighten-kitchen-5-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Brighten Up Your Kitchen with These 5 Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Poor lighting can make a kitchen look dingy and dull instead of bright and airy. Nobody wants to spend time making memories (and food) in a space they don\u2019t enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>It might be time to upgrade your current lighting if that\u2019s the case. Here are 5 options to consider to lighten the mood, so to speak:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bay window<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to beat <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailydreamdecor.com\/2016\/10\/kitchen-design-magic-dark-dingy-bright-airy-7-simple-steps.html\">natural lighting<\/a> when direct sunlight is coming in. Bay windows typically have three window panels that project out from the house in sharp angles.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of a standard window, the bay window &#8211; or \u201cgarden window\u201d &#8211; below would really class up the space. Smaller bay windows such as these make a great addition to any kitchen or bathroom because they hold herbs and plants and come with side vents.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7756 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Brighten-Up-Your-Kitchen-with-These-5-Ideas.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortwindows.com\/windows\/bay-window-and-bow-window\">Comfort Windows <\/a><\/p>\n<p>A large bay window sometimes includes a window seat on the inside. This type of bay window makes a lovely room centerpiece. It\u2019s also a great place to drink a cup of coffee and enjoy the morning sun.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Skylight<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If it makes sense for your space, another cool feature to consider installing is a skylight. You\u2019re not only upping the ante on aesthetics, you\u2019re cutting down on your reliance of artificial light.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7757 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Brighten-Up-Your-Kitchen-with-These-5-Ideas1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.decoist.com\/2015-01-19\/kitchen-skylights-ideas\/beautiful-farmhouse-kitchen-with-a-skylight\/\">Decoist<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re worried about cost, one thing to consider is that tax rebates are actually given on certain types of <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.westsidewholesale.com\/velux-skylight-tax-credit\/\">energy efficient skylights<\/a>. Two laws apply to some VELUX skylight products that were purchased and installed between Jan. 1, 2009 and Dec. 31, 2016. The buyer can receive a 30% federal tax credit on both the purchase and installation.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pendant<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Often times there\u2019s not just one source of lighting in the kitchen. Accent lighting or a pendant above the sink can serve as a nice \u201cshowpiece.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>doesn\u2019t need to break the bank either. If you\u2019re crafty enough, you can make a \u201csleeve lighting fixture\u201d like the one below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7758 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Brighten-Up-Your-Kitchen-with-These-5-Ideas2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tablelegsonline.com\/tloblog\/one-dollar-design-beautifying-your-home-on-a-budget\/\">Table Legs Online<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A talented DIY\u2019er made the light with an old sleeve from a sweater she bought at Salvation Army and an apple juice bottle. It would be fun to experiment with different types of bottles and fabrics.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Track lighting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Replace the florescent light box with a stylish track lighting system. Track lighting is a versatile option which is why it works well in tiny kitchens or huge kitchens. Different parts of the kitchen, such as the counters and ceiling, can be illuminated depending on the angles of the lights. Notice where you direct the eyes in a kitchen that has great track lighting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7759 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Brighten-Up-Your-Kitchen-with-These-5-Ideas3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo credit: ArcadianHome.com<\/p>\n<p>You really get a sense of how tall the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/choose-ceiling-lights-living-room\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ceiling is with the way this style of track lighting<\/a> is suspended.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Under cabinet lighting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/design\/rooms\/kitchens\/under-cabinet-kitchen-lighting\">Under cabinet lighting<\/a> not only sets ambience, it directs light onto the counters which are usually your main preparation and cooking surface. You can save money energy and money with LED lights.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7760 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Brighten-Up-Your-Kitchen-with-These-5-Ideas4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/people.hgtv.com\/professionals\/avram-rusu-studio\">Avram Rusu Studio<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Changing the whole look and feel of the kitchen with good, bright lighting is a worthy investment, especially if it makes you happy.<\/p>\n<p>Article by:&nbsp;Melissa Davidson<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Poor lighting can make a kitchen look dingy and dull instead of bright and airy. 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