--- title: What the Right Kitchen Lighting Can Add to the Holidays description: These upgrades to your kitchen lighting will make your spaces bright and merry for the holidays and improve the look and function for the whole year. image: https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/hubfs/wilcox-dc-kitchen-lighting-450x250.png --- [Skip to content](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/what-the-right-kitchen-lighting-can-add-to-the-holidays#main-content) [![Wilcox Electric Logo](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wilcox-blog.png?width=200&height=75&name=wilcox-blog.png)](https://www.wilcox-electric.com/) - [Home](https://www.wilcox-electric.com/) - [About Us](https://www.wilcox-electric.com/about) - [Services](https://www.wilcox-electric.com/electrical-services) - [Smart Home Services](https://www.wilcox-electric.com/smart-home) - [Blog](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric) - [Contact Us](https://www.wilcox-electric.com/contact-us) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://www.wilcox-electric.com/) - [About Us](https://www.wilcox-electric.com/about) - [Services](https://www.wilcox-electric.com/electrical-services) - [Smart Home Services](https://www.wilcox-electric.com/smart-home) - [Blog](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric) - [Contact Us](https://www.wilcox-electric.com/contact-us) Nov 7, 2019 12:05:32 PM # What the Right Kitchen Lighting Can Add to the Holidays [Wilcox Electric](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/author/wilcox-electric) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/what-the-right-kitchen-lighting-can-add-to-the-holidays) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/what-the-right-kitchen-lighting-can-add-to-the-holidays) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/what-the-right-kitchen-lighting-can-add-to-the-holidays) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/what-the-right-kitchen-lighting-can-add-to-the-holidays) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/what-the-right-kitchen-lighting-can-add-to-the-holidays) ![wilcox-dc-kitchen-lighting-450x250](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wilcox-dc-kitchen-lighting-450x250.png?width=450&name=wilcox-dc-kitchen-lighting-450x250.png)The holidays are approaching and with them come guests, family, and food. Playing host for seasonal festivities means your kitchen will become the central hub of your home. You’ll make memories and meals in your kitchen, and the right lighting is crucial. A full remodel may not be in the cards. However, it is possible to make some relatively low-cost but high impact improvements to your kitchen. We’re talking about some thoughtful upgrades to your kitchen lighting. Not just for the holidays, either. Great lighting will create a more inviting space and increase the quality of life every day of the year. ### Illuminating the Kitchen Island When it comes to high-use spots in a kitchen, islands rank near the top. Whether it’s your primary workspace or where you host a full holiday buffet, visibility and ambiance are equally important. Between meals, the island also tends to be a favorite gathering spot. Spectacular lighting does more than illuminate the space—it sets the mood. Upgrading the lighting over your island can create an inviting, cozy atmosphere for the holidays in this high-traffic area. ### How Under-Cabinet Lighting Can Transform Your Kitchen Few kitchen lighting upgrades have the same impact as under-cabinet lighting. These fixtures are installed along the underside of upper cabinets and provide warmth to kitchen spaces. Their unique positioning eliminates shadows, making them ideal for workspaces. They instantly boost the aesthetic value of your kitchen and can enhance virtually any decorating or architectural style. If you’re looking for a quick, high-impact, and affordable change you can make in time for the holidays, this may be the ideal choice. ### Beautifying Task and Primary Lighting Because kitchens are functional spaces, it’s common for task lighting to focus on utility over aesthetics. Primary lighting can also be less than stylish, with a focus on plain ceiling fans or builder-grade flush-mounts and recessed can fixtures. Task lighting may also be scant, with workspaces poorly lit. Upgrading these fixtures can improve the look of your entire space. Paying attention to the lighting quality near work areas is also wise, as it can enhance the functionality of your kitchen. For task lighting that does the heavy lifting, you may also want to consider [smart home products](https://www.wilcox-electric.com/electrical-services/smart-home-services/leviton-decora-smart-lighting) that allow you unprecedented control over your lighting. ### Choosing the Right Lighting for Your Space There are many [different light fixtures](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/how-to-choose-the-best-interior-lighting-fixtures) to choose from and many areas of your kitchen to illuminate. It can be challenging to know where to start, especially when it comes to narrowing down fixture options. While there are thousands of beautiful fixtures out there, it’s essential to choose ones that are a thematic match with your existing space. Industrial fixtures may be all the rage, but they may not be an ideal fit in a Tuscan kitchen. Your new lighting should complement and enhance your space, not overpower it. You should also think about your current lighting from a functional standpoint. When you work in your kitchen, is the lighting sufficient? If not, where do you need more illumination? A new lighting package can change the look and feel of your entire kitchen, just in time for those holiday guests. [Wilcox Electric](https://www.wilcox-electric.com/)can help you bring the glow of holiday cheer to your kitchen with an upgraded lighting system. We’ve been serving the DC metro area for more than 25 years, helping homeowners improve their properties every step of the way.       [Interior lighting](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/tag/interior-lighting), [Kitchen lighting](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/tag/kitchen-lighting) ## Related posts [![pathway lighting at night wilcox electric dc](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dreamstime_m_72467504.jpg?height=200&name=dreamstime_m_72467504.jpg)](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/just-the-right-lighting-for-walkways-and-pathways) [Exterior lighting](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/tag/exterior-lighting), [Outdoor lighting solutions](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/tag/outdoor-lighting-solutions) ## [“Just the Right” Lighting for  Walkways and Pathways](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/just-the-right-lighting-for-walkways-and-pathways) [Wilcox Electric](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/author/wilcox-electric) Jan 6, 2022 10:30:00 AM If there is ever a season to remind us of the need for effective outdoor lighting, it's wintertime... 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Adequate... [Read more](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/choosing-the-best-interior-lighting-fixtures-for-your-homes-needs) [Interior lighting](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/tag/interior-lighting) ## [How to Choose the Best Interior Lighting Fixtures](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/how-to-choose-the-best-interior-lighting-fixtures) [Wilcox Electric](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/author/wilcox-electric) Jun 6, 2019 7:52:12 AM Lighting has become an essential aspect of everyday living. Architects and contractors now consider... 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