What color light is best for kitchens?

For kitchens, a bright and neutral white light is usually considered the best choice. This color temperature delivers a crisp and vibrant illumination that enhances visibility and makes it easier to read recipes, work with knives, and cook. Since kitchens are the heart of your home, we recommend using bulbs that offer various shades of white light — or even color — to match the mood of the day.

How do I lighten up a dark kitchen?

There are many ways to brighten a dark kitchen. You can add or optimize your current light fixtures, use brighter bulbs with higher lumens and cooler color temperatures, install under-cabinet lighting to help with focused tasks, maximize natural light through unobstructed windows, or clean fixtures so dust and debris doesn’t accumulate and reduce brightness. Read more about how to light up a dark kitchen

What is the best lighting for a kitchen island?

Kitchen islands are a multifunctional space that need lighting that is just as multifunctional. Pendant lights are a popular choice because they provide both functional lighting and decorative appeal. Track lighting is another favorite because their adjustable heads can highlight different work zones or focal points. Ultimately, the best lighting for a kitchen island is one that suits your needs and style. Read more about the best light for a kitchen island

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Kitchen lighting

Add a pinch of smart to your kitchen lighting! No matter your taste, Philips Hue help you bring a little more flavor (and color) to your kitchen.

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Kitchen lights: day and night

Smart kitchen lights make cooking easier and more enjoyable than ever! Use bright tones for focusing on creating your dish and softer warm ones while enjoying the meal.

Best kitchen lights for everyday lighting

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Slim Downlight 6 inch

Integrated LED

Thin profile for low ceilings

Bluetooth control via app

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$69.99

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Lightstrip Plus base V4 80 inch

Power supply unit included

Instant control via Bluetooth

Control with app or voice*

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$79.99

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Enrave large ceiling lamp

Integrated LED

Bluetooth control via app

Control with app or voice*

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Hue White ambiance

Being ceiling light white

LED integrated

Instant control via Bluetooth

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Ensis pendant light

Up-and-down light sources

Individually controllable lights

White and color light

5400 lumens

Hue White and color ambiance

Lightstrip Plus extension V4 40 inch

LED integrated

Instant control via Bluetooth

Control with app or voice*

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$24.99

Hue White and color ambiance

GU10 - smart spotlight - (2-pack)

White and color light

Up to 450 lumens

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Hue White ambiance

GU10 - smart spotlight

Warm-to-cool white light

Up to 450 lumens

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A19 - E26 smart bulb - 60 W (3-pack)

Up to 806 lumens*

White and colored light

Instant control via Bluetooth

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Centris 2-spot ceiling light

Integrated LED

Bluetooth control via app

Control with app or voice*

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A19 - E26 smart bulb - 60 W (2-pack)

Up to 806 lumens*

Warm-to-cool white light

Instant control via Bluetooth

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$44.99

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Play gradient light tube compact

Made for 40" to 55" TVs

Includes power supply

Blends white and colored light

Requires Hue Bridge and Hue sync box

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Task-to-mood kitchen lighting

With smart kitchen lighting, you can make the heart of your home ready for anything. Bright white light helps you prep a meal, while softer tones transform it into the perfect entertaining space.

Best kitchen lights for mood lighting

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Perifo linear light bar

29 watts

37.4 inch on rail

Up to 2050 lumen

Perfect for larger spaces

Hue

Perifo rail 59.1 inch

59.1 inch

Fits up to 8 spots/pendants

Fits up to 1 large light tube or light bar

Hue White and color ambiance

Perifo cylinder spotlight

5.3 watts

7 inch on rail

Up to 510 lumens

Rotates 350 degrees

Hue White and color ambiance

Lightstrip Plus extension V4 40 inch

LED integrated

Instant control via Bluetooth

Control with app or voice*

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$24.99

Hue White and color ambiance

Flourish pendant light

LED integrated

Instant control via Bluetooth

Control with app or voice*

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Hue White and color ambiance

A19 - E26 smart bulb - 60 W (3-pack)

Up to 806 lumens*

White and colored light

Instant control via Bluetooth

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Hue White Ambiance Filament

A19 - E26 smart bulb

Warm to cool white

Instant control via Bluetooth

Control with app or voice*

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Hue White and color ambiance

Slim Downlight 6 inch

Integrated LED

Thin profile for low ceilings

Bluetooth control via app

Add Hue Bridge to unlock more

$69.99

Hue White and color ambiance

Play gradient light tube compact

Made for 40" to 55" TVs

Includes power supply

Blends white and colored light

Requires Hue Bridge and Hue sync box

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Guide to kitchen smart lighting

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6 Kitchen lighting ideas

The best kitchen lighting ideas from the experts at Hue. Brighten up all areas of your kitchen to help you cook, decorate, relax, and socialize.

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Guide to kitchen recessed lighting

Recessed lighting suits all types of kitchens. Need inspiration? Read our guide of how to best use recessed lighting in your kitchen

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Bedroom lighting

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Bathroom lighting

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Dining room lighting

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Home office lighting

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Front and backyard lighting

*When a bulb displays "Up to" a certain number of lumens in its specifications, it displays the maximum lumen output of the bulb. It shows how bright the bulb can get at 2700 K (White bulbs) or 4000 K (White ambiance or White and color ambiance bulbs). Learn more about brightness.