This “Dying” Kitchen Trend Makes Your Home Feel Way Less Cozy, Say Designers

Text by Lizzy Briskin

If your kitchen isn’t living up to your vision of an inviting, warm, and cozy space, your lighting may be the culprit. Recessed lighting is incredibly common, whether you live in a tiny apartment or an expansive home — but designers say that bulbs in your ceiling can throw off the snug and homey vibe you’re going for. 

“‘Bad’ recessed lighting is as overused today as it was 10 years ago,” says Cyndy Cantley, owner of Alabama-based design firm Cantley & Company. She says that one-note ceiling bulbs can cast harsh shadows and don’t offer flexibility to play with the brightness and color in your space. The good news is that even if you’re a renter stuck with the lights your landlord chose, there are easy ways to make your space cozier and less stark with just the lighting — here’s how.

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