The kitchen island has become an essential part of modern kitchens. You can turn this area into a cooking space or work zone by day and a stylish dining space at night, and lighting makes everything. If you haven’t decided yet, we have prepared a list of the biggest kitchen island lighting trends to try in 2024.
Starting Points to Consider
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 natural materials like 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, beehives, shells, shell pearls, cascade drops, diamonds, and so on.
No.1 Kitchen Island Lighting Style: Rectilinear
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, curvy, or intricately shaped – allow yourself the creative part and come up with a lighting design that will become the room’s highlight.
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. 2024 allows for the full implementation of artistic and architectural views in interior design. Make a statement with a sculptural pendant or a personalized designer chandelier.
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 2024 kitchen island lighting trends. You have probably noticed its large use in clocks, tables, wall accents, hardware, and so on; light fixtures are no exception.
Consider pendants with a gold finish if you want to keep it simple but add some luxury to the atmosphere – one piece or in pairs, entirely of gold or partially, large or small. You choose. What we know for sure is a gold-finished light fixture is everything a modern kitchen can dream of.
DIY Chandeliers
Are you full of creativity and want to show the world your vision of style? You will undoubtedly be in trend with an original DIY project. Use sustainable materials primarily. As for the design, think of unusual ways to decorate simple bulbs with rope or wire. You may have a china set of plates that you find too pretty to use yet still want to show off. A set of jars of glasses works as well. Frankly, anything you find at hand can take part; the sea of possibilities is endless.
Note: Before rushing into a DIY store, consider what you have at home. The interior design mindset in 2024 will evolve around upcycling, recycling, and rethinking.
Invisible Pendants: Yes or No?
Opt for invisible lighting fixtures if you are fond of your minimalist kitchen and want to keep it that way. It doesn’t mean they don’t have to exist at all. Consider small or large-scale pendants whose color matches the cabinet and background color with microscopic precision. At least ensure they don’t stand out.
An “invisible” island light fixture is a perfect design complement for a functional and decluttered kitchen. You can always turn to glass if you don’t find an ideal color match.
Good Old Bubbles: A Trend Reinvention
Last season, designers mentioned the bubble design as a growing trend for kitchen island lighting. Well, get ready for a complete prevalence of bubbles this year with a subtle update. The new 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 many alternatives in 2024, be they inspired by Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco, with ramifications or single pieces, translucent or well-defined.
Round Shape & Glass
When the two kitchen island lighting trends meet – rounded edges and glass, we achieve the most stylish pendants. It’s true; curvy lines and glass are impressively popular this season, and we don’t see why you cannot combine them for the trendiest light fixtures that effortlessly pair with any design style.
