The kitchen island has become an essential part of modern kitchens. You can make this area a cooking space or work zone by day and stylish dining space at night, and lighting makes everything. If you haven’t decided yet upon the kitchen island lighting, we have prepared a list of the latest 2023 kitchen lighting trends for this space.

Key Lighting Trend: Eco Pendants

Environmentally friendly materials get even trendier since eco-style has become a lifestyle. Therefore, we suggest you also apply this idea to kitchen island lighting. Whether it is a DIY project or a bought pendant, consider such natural materials as glass, wood, rattan, bamboo, sisal, cork, organic linen, and other sustainable materials available on your local market. 

Additionally, think of shapes inspired by the outdoors to emphasize the biophilic design. Take on the challenge with pendants shaped like flowers, leaves, branches, beehive, shells, shell pearls, cascade drops, diamonds, and so on.

Aesthetic Chandeliers

For connoisseurs of aesthetic sights right inside their house – now you can safely go for large, imposing, and mesmerizing pendants that remind you of pieces of art rather than sources of light right above the kitchen island. Don’t limit yourself a bit in terms of creativity. 2023 allows for the full implementation of artistic and architectural views on interior design. 

Opt for a designer chandelier or hunt after one-of-a-kind pendants to match the aesthetics of your cooking space. Unmatchable and out-of-hand designs are much appreciated this year by those who know a lot about interior design.

Rather Practical: Linear Fixtures

As one can see in the dining room lighting trends as well, linear lighting fixtures are a must in modern kitchens with limited space or a craving for the utmost functional solutions. All you have to do is manifest this concept through the thoughtful use of space. And yes, there is no way the minimalist linear fixtures are out of trend. They are at the beginning of the road. 

Sharply lined, curvaceous, or intricately shaped, allow yourself the creative part and come up with a lighting design that will become the room’s highlight.

Sparkle of the Season: Gold Pendants

Gold, in variations of yellow gold, brass, copper, rose gold, or brushed gold, is at the top of the 2023 trends regarding decorative units. You have probably noticed its large use in clocks, tables, wall accents, hardware, and so on, and light fixtures are no exception. 

Consider pendants with a gold finish if you want to keep it simple but add a little bit of luxury to the atmosphere. One piece or in pairs, fully of gold or partially, large or small. You say. What we know for sure, a gold-finished light fixture is everything a modern kitchen can dream of.

Stick to Your Imagination: DIY Chandeliers

This trend refers to those who are full of creativity and want to show the world their vision of style. You will undoubtedly be in trend if you come up with an original DIY project. Use sustainable materials primarily. As for the design, think of unusual ways to decorate simple bulbs, be it with rope or wire. Maybe you have a china set of plates you find too pretty to use yet still want to show it off. A set of jars or glasses works as well. Frankly speaking, anything you find at hand can take part; the sea of possibilities is endless. 

Note: Before rushing into a DIY store, think of what you have at home. The interior design mindset in 2023 evolves around upcycling, recycling, and rethinking.

Invisible Pendants: Yes or No?

If you are fond of your minimalist kitchen and want to keep it that way, we suggest you opt for invisible lighting fixtures. It doesn’t mean they don’t have to exist at all. On the contrary, they have to brighten the kitchen as much as possible, but invisibly. Therefore, consider small or large-scale pendants whose color matches the cabinet and background color with microscopic precision. Well, ensure they don’t stick out. 

An “invisible” light fixture is a perfect design complement for a functional and decluttered kitchen. In case you don’t find a perfect color match, you can always turn to glass, which in its untreated transparent version, works for every case.

Top-tier Trend: Bubbles

Last season, designers mentioned the bubble design as a growing trend for pendants. Well, get ready for a full prevalence of bubbles this year. The range of available designs, including bubbles of different shapes, colors, and materials, is positively frightening. The favorite among trendsetters – Sputnik design, although still trendy, has lots of alternatives in 2023, be they inspired by Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco, with ramifications or single pieces, translucent or well-defined.