15 Brilliant Kitchens with Fabulous Neon Signs
I don’t know about you, but as we look to brighter days, I feel the need to add touches of fun to the most used space in our home. I get this itch every year and always end up looking for ways to transition my kitchen from a purely functional space to one that is ready for windows wide open and entertaining friends.
A forgotten feature from another era, neon signs are the perfect way to bring that playful energy and a pop of color into your kitchen! Below are a few ideas for how to use these luminous signs to brighten up your home.
Share Your Vibe
What’s the best thing about fun neon signs? For me, it has to be the freedom they give you to express yourself in a really striking way. Don’t just stick with the usual signs you see everywhere; go for something that truly feels like ‘you’.
It could be a nod to your life philosophy, a message for friends and family, your personal food motto, or even just a warm greeting to welcome everyone into your kitchen. Let those bright lights make a real statement.
Glow Up Your Lighting
Neon signs are created by bending glass tubes and then filling them with different gases that light up when electricity passes through them. Different gas mixtures are used to achieve the color you want.
They were a huge deal in advertising until the 60s, when modern lights and LEDs took over. But for those of us who still love a bit of vintage charm, you can combine these awesome signs with modern fixtures to get the best of both worlds.
You’ll still want a good mix of accent and recessed lights for the rest of the kitchen, even while the dazzling neon sign steals the show.
Punch Up Neutral Spaces
Today’s kitchens are often pretty neutral, with shades like white, gray, and cream setting the scene. I get it; it’s a practical and easy choice that lets you switch up accent colors and styles whenever you want.
But sometimes, a room full of neutrals needs a little bit of pizzazz, and that’s where neon lights are a total game-changer. The color of the sign isn’t super critical here, so just about any shade you love will work in a contemporary, modern, or transitional kitchen.
Just be sure to pick a wall that gets a lot of attention, like the one across from the breakfast bar or one that’s visible from the dining area. It instantly lifts the mood and makes the kitchen feel a lot less serious!
