Robin's-egg-blue cabinets and a subway tile backsplash set the scene for this upgraded cabin kitchen.

Go Big With Contrasting Styles This inviting kitchen brings rustic appeal with exposed timber beams and brick walls, finishes in cottage charm with white cabinets, granite countertops plus a subway tile backsplash, and then tops it all off with a dose of industrial-style lighting. Two Restoration Hardware 'Bistro Globe' chandeliers are hung side-by-side to get optimum effect over the farmhouse-inspired table.

Old is New Again If this 1888 Chicago house was remodeled, an open floor plan to fulfill a contemporary family's requirements was a requirement. The upgraded kitchen currently mixes contemporary and traditional components for a space that's truly the core of the house. A trio of brass pendants from Circa Lighting stand out in the ocean of warm woods and soft whites. A Restoration Hardware 'Wine Barrel Chandelier' hangs over the streamlined breakfast table for a touch of Old World style.

Brass is Back Sleek hunter green cabinets plus black marble countertops equivalent a full-on showstopper. Modern 'Tom Dixon Beat' tall pendant brass lights are the ideal mix of classic and contemporary, including the just-right touch of warm metallic into the space. Brass continues from the teal-topped barstools tv mounts toronto . cabinet hardware and sink taps, allowing the eye to travel throughout the whole kitchen.

Bring the Metals White-on-white architectural details abound in this spacious, cottage-inspired kitchen. The shiplap walls and exposed framed beams are joined by built-in cabinetry which maximizes storage and creates the opportunity for a rolling ladder. (Because who does not need one of these?) A jolt of color comes in the Kelly Green island. And certainly not least, the minimal Country Originals 'Double Copper Drum' lights equilibrium the almost-all-whiteness of the space and include an industrial component that becomes an essential part of the design.

Shades of Green Soft green 'Muuto' pendants produce a subtle yet impactful moment in this cottage kitchen. By pulling their colour in the surrounding green soapstone countertops, they seamlessly merge the kitchen island with all the Farrow & Ball's 'Dove Story'-painted cabinets. Scandinavian-inspired barstools add welcome depth to the area.

Larger is Better Step away from these aged pendants that are skinny and embrace the bigness of pendant lights that are daring, such as these Arteriors Home 'Armand Pendants'. The hammered silver provides tactile appeal to this classic kitchen, which has a striking display of comparison with two-toned cabinetry. Conventional trimwork and crown molding frame that the distance in a full-on classic vibe.

Apparent Globes, Full Design, Can't Reduce This wow-worthy kitchen already stands out with a custom hot pink island and mosaic tile climbing rose backsplash. The trick to lighting was to choose fixtures that added to the general look without littering the space. Arteriors Home 'Caviar Fixed Staggered Pendants' with their clear globes and polished nickel fittings make a statement with no deflecting from the awe-inspiring design elements.

Style Meets Function Robin's-egg-blue cabinets and a subway tile backsplash set the scene for this upgraded cabin kitchen. The monochromatic color palette permits the trio of Thomas O'Brien 'Garey' pendant lights in polished nickel to create an eye catching statement over the large family-friendly island. Striped barstools add pattern and texture, while mimicking the beadboard facade of the island.

Fair and Square Two Creative Co-Op metal-and-wood square drapes bring farmhouse charm to this compact conventional kitchen, in which the subtle blue-gray cabinets and stove hood are paired with white white marble countertops and tile backsplash. The X silhouette of the light fixtures is repeated at the end of the island to get a barn door-style look.

Up the Style Ante A surefire way to make a design component stand on its own: choose the opposite colour of everything else from the area. Sleek oil-rubbed bronze lights from Rejuvenation make a striking contrast in this all-white and wood kitchen. The windows can also be bordered in black to pull the color through the room, and of course, frame the magnificent landscape outside.

Reclaimed Contemporary Dark, cramped kitchens are almost obsolete. Open floor programs that seamlessly combine the dining and kitchen spaces combine our love of gathering around food with a pleasing, easy flow layout. The light fixtures are not only eye-catching, they also create a stunning juxtaposition. On the kitchen island, vintage hammered-copper pendant lights include soul and character while a contemporary branch-like Lindsey Adelman chandelier highlights the dining table, which unites two replicate Saarinen Tulip bases using a mirrored slab of Douglas Fir.

Lighting Using a Story Rather than buying reproductions, start looking for the originals. Designer Sarah Richardson's love for antiques knows no bounds, so when designing this trendy grey kitchen, she chose vintage lanterns from Matters Past. The oversize light fixtures match the proportion of this 10-foot-long island to create an overall balanced layout.

The Right Mix The balance of warm woods and refreshing whites blend for an inviting, eat-in kitchen. Steel-and-linen light fixtures from Low Country Originals add an eye shadow accent above the dining table, which can be surrounded by classic Parsons chairs along with a tufted gray bench. Statement-making doesn't need to mean elaborate. Clean lines and simple shapes are frequently the perfect mix for leaving a lasting impression.

Amp Up the Glam No demand for pendants once it is possible to elect for chandeliers. Beautiful crystal chandeliers out of Dering Hall hang over this particular French Country-inspired dining area and the expansive kitchen island. This well-curated Malibu kitchen combines styles perfectly: rustic reclaimed wood finds its way to the pitched ceiling, classic herringbone flooring grounds that the whole space and for great contemporary measure, the range hood is a shocking bright yellow. Eclectic brilliance.

Reclaimed for a goal Contemporary and traditional styles come to a head in this warm, inviting kitchen designed for entertaining. Dark chocolate oak cabinets, granite countertops and tumbled stone floors combine with sleek stainless steel appliances and streamlined barstools. Yet the real star of this space is that the trio of 'Milk Bottle Lamps' by Tejo Remy, which really repurpose standard milk bottles into a shiny, contemporary light fixture.

Elegance Never Goes Out of Style This classic kitchen is filled with opulence, from the custom cabinetry and marble countertops to the built-in china cupboard and traditional moldings. A skylight above the massive island bathes the distance in natural lighting, while 'Victorian Hotel Pendants' from Restoration Hardware add the finishing touch of sophistication.

Be Transparent Kitchen pendants might be a little detail, but they have a huge influence on the overall look of your design. The open framed simplicity of the 'Hadley Chandelier" out of Ballard Designs fits in perfectly with the updated classic style of this family-friendly kitchen.

Seek the Sudden A giant marble kitchen island may take center stage in this midcentury modern kitchen, however, the light deserves its fair share of attention. The Resident Lighting 'Tri Pendant' almost appears to hover over the island and provides a contemporary geometric note into the space. The Danish-inspired 'Very Big Luxus Glass Globes Chandelier' by Uno and Osten Kristiansson elevates the breakfast area into next-level chicness.

Simple and Sophisticated With this particular family, an oversized kitchen island proved to be a must. Clad in honed snow-white granite, the island is illuminated by traditional-style 'Chapman Country' lights from Visual Comfort. Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry maximizes storage (another must-have!) , whilst glass top cabinets maintain the room airy and light.

Make It One of a Kind Maximizing the potential of this structural steel beam, designer Jordan Iverson custom designed an industrial-meets-modern light fixture that combines steel with exposed wires and bulbs.