When you think of tropical lighting, it evokes images of sand between your toes, sun in your face and perhaps a cool libation in your hand. You are probably not thinking about New England especially in the Fall or Winter.
If you are reading this in the winter, I apologize. Sincerely.
However, tropical is more than Piña Coladas and volleyball. It is actually a relaxed style which looks good when executed properly.
How to Light a Kitchen
Most kitchens have recessed lighting. Today, many of our pendants over the island are focused on the decorative element rather than the light source.
If you don’t have any other lighting in the kitchen, then function needs to be considered first to make sure you will have sufficient lumen output for the task at hand.
(To learn more on how to properly light your kitchen, read our Kitchen Lighting Buying Guide).
We will look at some good tropical lighting ideas worth considering even for some different styles.
Best Tropical Style Lighting
So what other things make you feel Tropical? How about baskets, shells, sea glass?
Currey & Co. 'Regatta' Pendant - $400
The Regatta pendant made of Capiz shell is a classic. The Capiz shell is actually windowpane oyster shells that are found in the Philippine and Indonesian islands.
Tech Lighting 'Playa' Pendant - $455
Corbett 'Dolce' Pendant - $470
Cyan 'Palma' Pendant - $532
The Cyan Palma pendant is a great look over a small table or a large island. It would even work for shabby chic styles.
Cyan 'Largo' Chandelier - $1,500
The Largo chandelier by Cyan makes you feel like you’re on a Tropical island while having your morning coffee.
Currey & Co. 'Fruitier' Pendant - $740
The Fruitier pendant by Currey and Co. has the classic wood finish. This goes back to the epitome of how we think Tropical lighting should look.
Crystorama 'Broche' Chandelier - $798
Minka Aire 'Gauguin' Ceiling Fan - $470
Normally I wouldn’t recommend a ceiling fan over an island but if the ceiling is high enough (at least 8 feet) the fan can give you not only a Tropical look but a Tropical breezy feel!
Fans help lower the perceived temperature by moving air over your skin. Hot breezes in the summer and wind chill in the winter raise and lower your perception of temperature.
Fans are a good idea in general as a good cost saver. You can even reverse it in the winter to save money.
Final Thoughts
You do not have to be in the Bahamas to appreciate or enjoy Tropical Style lighting. Many of these fixtures will work in a number of different relaxed styles.
Decorative lighting is always a personal choice like jewelry. In the age of stainless kitchens, white granite and white cabinets, lighting is the only product separating you from your neighbor.
Additional Resources
Want to learn how to light your kitchen? Read the Yale Kitchen Lighting Buying Guide with ideas on how to light your mirror and bathroom in general using cross illumination and light layering. Over 165,000 people have read a Yale Guide.
Related Articles
Why Should You Trust Us?
It seems that every appliance review has nothing but glowing comments about almost every product, yet you read customer reviews and they are almost universally bad.
We are here to fill in the disconnect. We'll give you the best features, and the drawbacks as well, including reliability based on over 37,000 calls performed by our service team just last year. Our goal is to give you ALL the information so you know what's right for you.
Please consider subscribing or adding to the conversation in the comments below. We appreciate you stopping by.
A Note About Pricing
Pricing on this blog is for reference only and may include time sensitive rebates. We make every attempt to provide accurate pricing at time of publishing. Please call the stores for most accurate price.
Topics:
