Frilly, opaline glass shades are also being rediscovered by a new generation of kitchen-proud owners, as are fancy ceiling lights made of cut glass. Milk glass table lamps are also trending.

Lights don't need to be fixed to the ceiling to bring life to your kitchen. In fact, a milk glass table lamp or two can strengthen the spirited elegance of your opaline glass shades.

Most people think of milk glass as white because of its name, but it actually comes in several colors, including red, blue, green, yellow, caramel, pink and black (which is really amethyst and ...