Style #N2141
Good lighting in a kitchen is a necessity. Kitchen pendant lighting, a source of ambient lighting, is definitely more visually interesting compared to its workhorse cousins task lighting and under cabinet lighting.
Kitchen pendant lighting brings style and personality to your kitchen design - think of it as the accessory that make your go-to outfit special.
Style #4V437
The most common place to hang pendant lighting in the kitchen is over the island. How many lights to hang really depends on the length of the island.
If your island is on the short side, stick with one pendant - more than that will start to look crowded, especially if the pendant you choose is on the larger side.
Style #2R834
Multiple pendants along a kitchen island creates a visual rhythm that is very pleasing to the eye. If you are hanging a series of pendants evenly space them along the length of the counter.
When hanging your stylish kitchen pendant lighting, you should provide at least 30-36" between the base of the pendant and the counter top - you want to avoid bonking your head or blocking views across the kitchen.
Style #N3650
Just like any other room in the house, dimmers are essential for all kitchen lighting, this is especially important in open-plan living. You'll want a lot of light while prepping meals and cleaning up, but also want to be able to create some ambiance while you are dining or lingering over a glass of wine.
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