Lighting is very important to the overall vibe of a room, and in the kitchen, you’ll want it to be as natural as possible, according to Santiago. “Sunlight encourages serotonin, which makes the kitchen a perfect place to start your day if it’s bright and airy,” she notes. And if your kitchen doesn’t get much natural light, you can add features like pendants, chandeliers, and even can lighting, to encourage that feeling. “Just be sure you use a warm temperature bulb to replicate that natural sunny feeling,” she adds.
