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How to choose pendant lights? Every person loves to see their house looking spectacular, especially the kitchen. Pendant lighting is one of the ways to give your kitchen that lovely look. But to achieve that, you must know how to choose pendant lights that match your personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are different options available for your kitchen lighting<\/a>. This article overviews the style, finish, shape, and how to arrange pendant lights over the island.<\/p>\n\n\n

What is pendant lighting?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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A type of a pendant light<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pendant lights are single-bulb ceiling light fixtures. Usually, one can hang them from the ceiling or suspend them using a chain, rod, or cord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though pendants hang from one location, they hold several light bulbs. They are available in different sizes and made of other materials. You can find pendant lights made of glass, plastic, or concrete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With modern technology, you will get pendants with low voltage. Others use halogen and fluorescent bulbs.<\/p>\n\n\n

Types Of Pendant Lights For Over A Kitchen Island<\/h2>\n\n\n

Ceiling light fixtures come in a variety of styles, including pendant lighting. Pendants come in different sizes, shapes, and types to accommodate any kitchen island design.<\/p>\n\n\n

Glass Pendant<\/h3>\n\n
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Type of glass pendant<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glass pendants are ideal for your kitchen island, bathroom, or anywhere in your house. Most people love glass shade pendants because they illuminate light and have a wide variety to choose from to suit your preference. You can get transparent, opaque, seeded, or tinted.<\/p>\n\n\n

Mini Pendant<\/h3>\n\n
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Type of mini pendant lighting<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mini pendant lights are small. This makes them work well in groups. They are also ideal for task lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n

Drum Pendant<\/h3>\n\n
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A kitchen with drum pendant lighting<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The drum pendant gives ambient lighting, provides shade, and brings color and character. Drum pendants are available in different sizes, and you can place them at the center of your island to give it enough light.<\/p>\n\n\n

Bulb Pendant<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Bulb pendant in a modern kitchen<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bulb pendants’ lighting doesn’t have any shades. You can use them with Led bulbs to bring in enough light in your kitchen. The beauty of bulb pendants is their simplicity. They are clean with an architectural look that doesn’t clash with the interior design of our kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n

Bowl Pendant<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Bowl pendant lighting<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are lighting features with a small bowl. The bowl is adjusted at the bottom, usually at the center rod. Other options for holding the bowl include bars and chains attached to the central pendant. <\/p>\n\n\n

How Do You Choose Pendant Lights over a Kitchen Island?<\/h2>\n\n\n

With a lot of pendant lights available, it can be tricky to choose what suits your kitchen. You must consider factors like; how far apart pendant lights should be over an island or how far down pendant lights should hang over an island. Besides these, consider the following;<\/p>\n\n\n

Ceiling Height<\/h3>\n\n\n
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A kitchen with a high ceiling<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ceiling height<\/a> is the first option to consider. This will help you determine the pendant lighting suitable for your kitchen island. For instance, if you have a kitchen that is above 8 feet, a chandelier is the perfect fixture. But if it is less than 8 feet, consider having a flush or semi-flush light fixture mount. <\/p>\n\n\n

The Fixture Diameter<\/h3>\n\n\n

To get the size of your kitchen space, measure the height, length, and width (in feet). Take the length and add width. For instance, if the island is 2 feet deep and 4 feet long, the sum is 8. That’s the diameter of your countertop. You can go ahead and purchase your pendants according to this measurement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you intend to install pendants in your bedroom, cabinets, or foyer, always use this standard calculation.<\/p>\n\n\n

The Fixture Height<\/h3>\n\n\n

You can get the height by multiplying  2.5″ by 3″ per foot. Once you convert that to inches, you have the height of the fixture. This will guide you when choosing the island pendants.<\/p>\n\n\n

Benefits of Pendant Lighting<\/h2>\n\n\n