When it comes to kitchen lights, you should pick out a certain fixture that not only provides light but also adds personality and beauty to the space. Some kitchen lights tend to be so lovely and unique that it tends to be the focal point of the area.

The Antique Key Plate Pendant Light is such an unusual design that guests can’t take their eyes of it. From afar it might look like an ordinary pendant light but as you scrutinize it, you’ll see that it made from antique key plates. Assembled by hand, these key plates have been rescued from old building renovations and often vary in color, texture and patina.

A single key plate may look ordinary but a bunch of the artistically put together is just so lovely. It measures 16 inches in diameter and about 7-8 inches in height. It uses a 100 watt bulb and comes with a ceiling canopy for installation.

Kitchen Lighting Tips

The kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in the whole house. This is not only the place where hot, delicious meals are cooked but this is also where family members do various tasks and mingle with one another. Ensure that your kitchen is used to its fullest potential by providing light fixtures that are both for efficiency and pleasure.

Primarily, you will need general lighting to light up the whole room including the closets. You can easily achieve this one with pendant or flush mount kitchen light fixtures. Make sure that your installed lights are powerful but not dazzling. If you think that these types of lights aren’t sufficient, you can also use several recessed lights position in scattered areas in the room or maybe single or dual florescent lights in the middle of the room. Punctual lights also play a great role in the kitchen. These are best installed at working areas around the kitchen. One example of this type of lights are the under cabinet lights.

For working areas like the sink or the stove area, it is important that your lights do not produce any shadows. To achieve this, you can place two recessed lights instead of one and position them in a way that their lights give off a cross pattern. A well-lit task area ensures that each chore or work is done with precision and without errors which are usually due to poor illumination.