Modern Kitchen Modern Kitchen, Cheshire

12. Use plenty of ceiling lights. Pendants can be a beautiful addition to a kitchen, but minimalist kitchens are more likely to benefit from simple ceiling lights that don’t protrude. This creates a clean, architectural look but also keeps sight lines clear so the room feels a bit bigger and less busy. If you’re working with a concrete ceiling or otherwise can’t easily add overhead lights, consider using a dropped panel to allow for pot lights to tuck away, or an LED cove light to be added for an all-over modern glow.

Dropped ceiling in a local area, rather than across the kitchen diner space