Lighting a kitchen is like accessorizing a favorite outfit. The sky is the limit when it comes to choosing styles, shapes and sizes.
Whether you choose an antique crystal chandelier to hang over a farmhouse kitchen table or a few modern hand blown glass pendant lights for over a kitchen island, there are a few key tips to keep in mind when hanging the multiple types of pendant lighting in the kitchen.
- Provide 30 to 36 inches above tables and counter tops which is a practical height especially when it comes to task lighting over a kitchen island.
- Hang lighting so that it doesn’t block views across the kitchen. Sit at the island or table and make sure you can easily see the person sitting across from you.
- Put lighting on dimmers – perfect for setting the mood for romantic dinners or casual get togethers.
Whether you choose a modern pendant made of glass or a more traditional shaded chandelier, remember these rules of thumb so your lighting takes center stage.
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