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Your Guide to Selecting Kitchen Island Pendants

Understanding Pendant Lighting for Kitchen Islands

Pendant lights, particularly those suspended from the ceiling by adjustable cords, are ideal for kitchen islands. They provide focused light directly below and can significantly enhance the ambiance of your kitchen due to their modern design and aesthetic. While we offer multiple options for kitchen island pendant lighting, this guide will help narrow your options and hopefully leave you feeling confident about your choice.

Choosing the Right Size and Number

Selecting the correct size and number of pendants ensures adequate illumination and visual balance:

• Islands up to 6 feet: Opt for two medium-sized pendants, such as the Melrose, to create a focal point, or three smaller ones to distribute light evenly, such as the Brentwood or the Beverly.
• Islands 6 to 9 feet: Two to three larger pendants are recommended, such as the Westwood. This setup offers substantial coverage and is visually appealing, ensuring that the entire island is well-lit.

Style and Material

The choice of style and material for your pendant lights should complement the design of your kitchen:

• Modern Kitchens: Look for minimalist designs with clean lines and metallic or matte finishes, such as the Brentwood.
• Traditional Kitchens: Classic shapes with elegant detailing and medium to larger dome widths, such as the Magnolia.
• Farmhouse Kitchens: Designs like the Melrose, which feature timeless aesthetics, are particularly suitable. If you want an industrial farmhouse aesthetic, look at the Carson and the Manhattan.

Color and Finish

Matching the color and finish of your pendant lights with kitchen faucets, handles, and appliances can create a unified look. Our Matte Black exterior color is a customer favorite, pair that with the Brass Interior Color for a more modern aesthetic.

Shop By Influencer

We’ve been honored to be chosen by multiple influencers for their kitchen island lights. If you’d like more inspiration, check out a few of these posts below!

The Melrose – Matte Black with Brass Interior

The Brentwood – Matte black with Brass Interior

The Carson – Matte Black with White Interior