The Vintage Lighting Trend That Will Bring Life To Your Kitchen

Whether your kitchen lights sports a dome, square, or oval shape, flush-mount dome lights can easily shift from practical to mundane. These oftentimes monotonous light sources aren't necessarily bringing down the vibes of your cooking space, but we can't say that they're adding anything either. For this reason, you should hop on the trend of abandoning flush-mount dome lights in favor of vintage glass lights, hanging lights, or even glass lamps. Unlike trends that encourage specific items to fulfill a certain aesthetic, there is plenty of room for individuality within this lighting trend.

Older vintage glass lights can be found in thrift shops and estate auctions alike, while newer styles are readily sourced in stores and online. Once you set up your new lighting fixture, you'll see that it won't matter where it came from so much as how it adds unique flair to your cooking space. After the first few days with your new light fixture, it will become apparent just how much lighting affects the dining experience when friends and family alike are mingling in high spirits within the lively, vintage ambiance.

Tiffany lamps and light fixtures use art and designs of centuries past to breathe life into modern kitchens. With colored jewels sprinkled across enrapturing stained glass designs, Tiffany (or at least Tiffany-style) lamps can turn an uninteresting light source into the perfect partner for a visually impactful charcuterie board. Meanwhile, opaline glass shades can create an elegant but simple atmosphere in the kitchen; these ceiling lights are made from cut glass into stunning shapes worthy of admiration.

Lights don't need to be fixed to the ceiling to bring life to your kitchen. In fact, a milk glass table lamp or two can strengthen the spirited elegance of your opaline glass shades. As an added perk, these lamps are the perfect low lights that can guide you to a midnight snack while keeping things visually quiet. For a more nostalgic look, a retro LED table lamp with glass shades can bring all the ambiance of an older light fixture with even more ease (and energy efficiency).

Regardless of the style you choose, be sure to ask a professional to help make sure the electrical components of older fixtures are up to date. Just as safety mistakes can ruin a summer BBQ, faulty electrical work can leave your guests reconsidering who should host the dinner parties. While double-checking the electrical work is an additional cost, it is a step worth taking for the sake of safety, energy conservation, and lifespan of the light itself.