Lighting is an easy and effortless way to upgrade the look of any room. Kitchen pendants are a great place to start! Whatever you use your kitchen for – hosting, food prep, etc. – you’ll never regret upgrading the look of this common room. Luckily, the right overhead pendants can transform the space in minutes! Here are the best tips and tricks to making it happen!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many kitchen pendants do I need?
If you have a kitchen island that is less than 12 feet long, 2 pendants should work for you. However, should you have 12-18 feet counters, 3 might be a great start for you! Lastly, if you are wanting more within a smaller space, you can also opt for mini pendants.
How should I space out the pendants?
Firstly, a good rule of thumb is 30 inches apart. Also, you’ll want to make sure that the pendants are at a height that guests can comfortably sit or stand around the area. For example, we have 61 inches between the bottom of our pendants and the surface top.
Can you adjust the kitchen pendants?
Most designs are made with customization in mind. Typically, kitchen pendants feature adjustable chains and stems. This ensures that you can pick the perfect design for your home and rest assured that it will fit!
Overall, your kitchen pendants should be aesthetically pleasing and eye-catching. Choose a style that is in theme with the rest of your home. A few other tips, sourced from Bellacor:
Kitchen island pendant lights are best positioned in a way that enhances the shape and function of the countertop below them. If you have a smaller island, centering just a couple of pendants above the space is usually best. For long, sprawling islands, three or more pendants may be required to adequately illuminate the space. Feel free to place your pendants in symmetrical lines, or stagger them as you please for an eye-catching effect. As for their positioning, it’s usually best to hang them approximately 28-36 inches above your island.
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