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This two-tone kitchen by Urban Restoration has classic features with a few cool twists. Case in point: the lighting. The globe pendant lights above the island inject a little trendiness yet mesh well with the overall look of the space, and their clear glass enhances the openness of the room.

Photo: Urban Restoration

Illumination reaches every corner of this kitchen by Jennifer Ryan Design thanks to the ample lighting. Gold wall sconces echo the gold-tone cabinet hardware and ensure sufficient lighting at crucial work stations like the sink, stove, and refrigerator, while a trio of dark-shaded pendants with gold accents brighten the island.

Photo: Jennifer Ryan Design | Katheryn Moran Photography

The shape of this hanging light fixture echoes the ceiling in this kitchen from James V. Coane & Associates. Where ultra-long pendant lights could have detracted from the effect of the high, angled ceiling, the rectangular chandelier draws attention to it. Plenty of recessed lighting ensures that the large room stays bright.

Photo: James V. Coane & Associates

Looking to go modern? The sputnik-styled light fixture in this kitchen designed by Risa Boyer Architecture provides the finishing touch to an already sleek design. Also note the sinuous glass pendant over the sink.

Photo: Risa Boyer Architecture | Lincoln Barbour

Wrought-iron chandeliers are a timeless choice for a traditional kitchen like this one by Rebecca Driggs Interiors. The candle lights and twisting iron rods are ornate without going overboard.

Photo: Rebecca Driggs Interiors

Farmhouse style, which is all about warm tones and natural touches, can too easily cross over into kitschy country. To balance the look, it’s a good idea to add a few modern elements, as was done in this kitchen by A.Sadowski Designs. For instance, the black and gold of the spherical pendants brings a hint of glam to this modern farmhouse kitchen.

Photo: A•Sadowski Designs | Alyssa Lee Photography

Not every kitchen needs attention-grabbing lighting. The clear glass cone pendants over the island and the schoolhouse fixture above the sink go hand in hand with the clean Craftsman style of this kitchen by Right Arm Construction. The lighting is in sync with the times but not overtly trendy.

Photo: Right Arm Construction

Midcentury modern is all about functionality, sleek lines, and gentle curves, and this trio of pendants certainly fits that bill. The narrow lights are also the perfect size for the short counter.

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Statement-making lighting isn’t always big and flashy. These long, almost austere pendants amp up the elegance of this pastel kitchen without being large or overbearing.

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Design is often a balancing act. In this vibrant kitchen, the lighting delightfully holds its own, bringing in a bit of industrial chic while maintaining the stainless steel and white aesthetic of the room.

Photo: airbnb.com

Homemade By Carmona makes a luxe visual statement with the lighting in her dream kitchen. The rich gold pendants hang like inverted goblets above the sharp white island, lending glamour to a trim, modern navy-and-white kitchen.

Photo: Homemade By Carmona