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4 types of kitchen pendant lights and how to choose the right one for your island
by：EME LIGHTING
2020-06-06
The kitchen island pendant can be a jewel in the kitchen, an important tool to help you with your daily tasks, and more.
To help you narrow down the selection from the seemingly infinite choice of beauty, here is a guide to choose the pendant type and style that suits your taste and needs.
The correct chandelier comes in many forms, and different decoration styles can achieve similar practical effects.
For this reason, it is wise to start by considering the type of function you want to implement, not the type of fixture you want or the aesthetic style.
The type of lighting you need from the pendant depends to a large extent on what types of lighting are already available in your kitchen.
Space with many large windows may not require more ambient light during the day, but you may need the task lighting of the counter when cutting.
The kitchen, which already has many pot lights on the ceiling, may only need a little decorative spark to catch the eye.
Consider what other lighting fixtures are left with and have your chandelier help you fill the gaps.
There are four basic forms of lighting that can be applied to your kitchen: task, environment, accent and decor.
Let\'s review these four. 1. Task lights.
This is the lighting that illuminates the target area to help you see clearly when working.
If you want your pendant to help illuminate the tasks of the kitchen, such as chopping (
Or light up the pages of the recipe)
, You will want a fixture that aims down at the light, preferably with an open or translucent bottom to let the light go out at a height.
Please remember, open-
The bottom fixture paired with a powerful bulb can produce a harsh spot light.
If you have already installed a fixture and the light is too severe, consider using a lower output bulb or installing a dimmer so that it can be illuminated more comfortably when the housework is done. 2. Ambient.
Light up the general lighting of the whole room or area gently instead of aiming at a point (
Opposite of mission lighting)
Called ambient lighting.
If you want your pendant to help illuminate the whole room, the bigger one is not always better.
A large chandelier with a single bulb does not add more light than a small fixture with the same bulb, so consider using multiple lamps distributed throughout the area, or fixtures with multiple bulbs to maintain a uniform glow.
It is worth noting that some chefs are more serious than others.
If you tend to mix and eat snacks with your island instead of preparing for work, take inspiration from the table in the restaurant and choose a soft light to create an intimate mood. 3. Accent.
The key lighting highlights design features such as artwork or beautiful materials.
Usually, pendant lighting is not used as a target focus lighting, for example, a painting light will highlight a painting.
However, if you have a beautiful wood or stone countertop, washing the lights once will help bring out the various shades of the material.
Precise lighting can also help people release sparks in spotted stones or polished metal. 4. Decorative.
This is the lighting of a decorative feature: either the light fixture itself, or the sparks or shadows it produces, or both.
If you already have enough mission lights and environment lights in a room, feel free to choose a soft glowing pendant to impress without projecting targeted light.
If you want your lights to really be stars, look for lights that cast interesting shadows on the ceiling.
This is especially effective for a slightly higher ceiling that should be eye catching.
Of course, a lamp can do anything and it can accommodate multiple categories.
A lamp can be decorative and engaging while still providing functional down-task lighting and some up or out-of-the-box ambient lighting to help illuminate the entire space.
However, if you do know what role light needs to play, you can make sure you complete all your goals while choosing the light that looks great as well.
Is height appropriate?
There are two ways to determine the height of placing the light, and they are again dependent on the main functional role of the pendant.
Mission lights designed to illuminate the island clearly will lose brightness if placed too high, so these lights are usually hung 30 to 36 inch above the counter.
This may put them in line of sight to some extent, so people usually choose small fixtures that don\'t interfere with the conversation.
If the bright bulb is higher than this, remember that you can see the inside of the lid even when it comes to the bulb.
If you want your light to be higher, use a long and narrow shadow opening that does not expose the bulb from multiple angles, or replenish the task lighting with other sources.
The decor states that the fixtures can be hung in higher places, sitting above the line of sight, visually less intrusive, although it is still important to hang them far enough below the ceiling to look elegant.
Since each situation will vary, it may be more tricky to judge this height.
However, in general, for a typical 8-8, the light should hang at least 12-18 inch below the ceiling planefoot ceiling.
In the higher room, you should add 3 inch or more to each foot so that the light doesn\'t look like an unnatural hug to the ceiling.
For fixtures where the decorative chain is part of the appearance, hanging it lower will expose more chains, so you can hang it in a low position at the height of the mission light, or in
Keep in mind that the minimum distance many pendants have to hang is large, and some have no range at all and can only hang at a set distance.
So it\'s better to check before buying.
Some thoughts on style often the chandelier will not be the only visible hanging device in the room, especially the open concept space in the nearby useful dining area.
In this case, it is quite typical to have the chandelier make a more subtle statement when a dramatic pendant or chandelier plays the main character.
You can match your pendants in multiple spaces or compare them.
However, it is usually safest to choose only two pendants (
Such as simple pendant and chandelier style)
Lest you develop a \"lighting showroom\" style that doesn\'t match.
When comparing different pendant styles, especially at close range, try to use similar or matching metal finishes between them, or other shared materials, so that the light is in some way
This will make the contrast look intentional and considered, especially in a more traditional space.
You can also try to connect your lights to other materials in the room.
Try using a brass or copper finish for the lamp and repeat it on the cabinet knob (
Or a stylish faucet)
, Even picking colors in unrelated items such as seats, fabrics or tiles.
This brings together the entire design concept in an interesting, modern way.
Ask about the pendant light mentioned earlier in the local kitchen Remodeler, the larger pendant (when hung high)
Will make the interior of the shadow visible.
In this case, an interesting ending inside will add a bit of drama to your appearance.
However, this will color the light, so try a warm tone to get an attractive glow.
To help you narrow down the selection from the seemingly infinite choice of beauty, here is a guide to choose the pendant type and style that suits your taste and needs.
The correct chandelier comes in many forms, and different decoration styles can achieve similar practical effects.
For this reason, it is wise to start by considering the type of function you want to implement, not the type of fixture you want or the aesthetic style.
The type of lighting you need from the pendant depends to a large extent on what types of lighting are already available in your kitchen.
Space with many large windows may not require more ambient light during the day, but you may need the task lighting of the counter when cutting.
The kitchen, which already has many pot lights on the ceiling, may only need a little decorative spark to catch the eye.
Consider what other lighting fixtures are left with and have your chandelier help you fill the gaps.
There are four basic forms of lighting that can be applied to your kitchen: task, environment, accent and decor.
Let\'s review these four. 1. Task lights.
This is the lighting that illuminates the target area to help you see clearly when working.
If you want your pendant to help illuminate the tasks of the kitchen, such as chopping (
Or light up the pages of the recipe)
, You will want a fixture that aims down at the light, preferably with an open or translucent bottom to let the light go out at a height.
Please remember, open-
The bottom fixture paired with a powerful bulb can produce a harsh spot light.
If you have already installed a fixture and the light is too severe, consider using a lower output bulb or installing a dimmer so that it can be illuminated more comfortably when the housework is done. 2. Ambient.
Light up the general lighting of the whole room or area gently instead of aiming at a point (
Opposite of mission lighting)
Called ambient lighting.
If you want your pendant to help illuminate the whole room, the bigger one is not always better.
A large chandelier with a single bulb does not add more light than a small fixture with the same bulb, so consider using multiple lamps distributed throughout the area, or fixtures with multiple bulbs to maintain a uniform glow.
It is worth noting that some chefs are more serious than others.
If you tend to mix and eat snacks with your island instead of preparing for work, take inspiration from the table in the restaurant and choose a soft light to create an intimate mood. 3. Accent.
The key lighting highlights design features such as artwork or beautiful materials.
Usually, pendant lighting is not used as a target focus lighting, for example, a painting light will highlight a painting.
However, if you have a beautiful wood or stone countertop, washing the lights once will help bring out the various shades of the material.
Precise lighting can also help people release sparks in spotted stones or polished metal. 4. Decorative.
This is the lighting of a decorative feature: either the light fixture itself, or the sparks or shadows it produces, or both.
If you already have enough mission lights and environment lights in a room, feel free to choose a soft glowing pendant to impress without projecting targeted light.
If you want your lights to really be stars, look for lights that cast interesting shadows on the ceiling.
This is especially effective for a slightly higher ceiling that should be eye catching.
Of course, a lamp can do anything and it can accommodate multiple categories.
A lamp can be decorative and engaging while still providing functional down-task lighting and some up or out-of-the-box ambient lighting to help illuminate the entire space.
However, if you do know what role light needs to play, you can make sure you complete all your goals while choosing the light that looks great as well.
Is height appropriate?
There are two ways to determine the height of placing the light, and they are again dependent on the main functional role of the pendant.
Mission lights designed to illuminate the island clearly will lose brightness if placed too high, so these lights are usually hung 30 to 36 inch above the counter.
This may put them in line of sight to some extent, so people usually choose small fixtures that don\'t interfere with the conversation.
If the bright bulb is higher than this, remember that you can see the inside of the lid even when it comes to the bulb.
If you want your light to be higher, use a long and narrow shadow opening that does not expose the bulb from multiple angles, or replenish the task lighting with other sources.
The decor states that the fixtures can be hung in higher places, sitting above the line of sight, visually less intrusive, although it is still important to hang them far enough below the ceiling to look elegant.
Since each situation will vary, it may be more tricky to judge this height.
However, in general, for a typical 8-8, the light should hang at least 12-18 inch below the ceiling planefoot ceiling.
In the higher room, you should add 3 inch or more to each foot so that the light doesn\'t look like an unnatural hug to the ceiling.
For fixtures where the decorative chain is part of the appearance, hanging it lower will expose more chains, so you can hang it in a low position at the height of the mission light, or in
Keep in mind that the minimum distance many pendants have to hang is large, and some have no range at all and can only hang at a set distance.
So it\'s better to check before buying.
Some thoughts on style often the chandelier will not be the only visible hanging device in the room, especially the open concept space in the nearby useful dining area.
In this case, it is quite typical to have the chandelier make a more subtle statement when a dramatic pendant or chandelier plays the main character.
You can match your pendants in multiple spaces or compare them.
However, it is usually safest to choose only two pendants (
Such as simple pendant and chandelier style)
Lest you develop a \"lighting showroom\" style that doesn\'t match.
When comparing different pendant styles, especially at close range, try to use similar or matching metal finishes between them, or other shared materials, so that the light is in some way
This will make the contrast look intentional and considered, especially in a more traditional space.
You can also try to connect your lights to other materials in the room.
Try using a brass or copper finish for the lamp and repeat it on the cabinet knob (
Or a stylish faucet)
, Even picking colors in unrelated items such as seats, fabrics or tiles.
This brings together the entire design concept in an interesting, modern way.
Ask about the pendant light mentioned earlier in the local kitchen Remodeler, the larger pendant (when hung high)
Will make the interior of the shadow visible.
In this case, an interesting ending inside will add a bit of drama to your appearance.
However, this will color the light, so try a warm tone to get an attractive glow.
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