There are so many different types of pendants that are brilliant for kitchen islands. Kitchen islands come in different styles - some with breakfast tables, some with sinks & hobs, some with high ceilings and some with low ceilings and there is a pendant to match when you know where to look (and what to look for).
Check out this list of different pendant lighting types that work well over a variety of kitchen islands. If you've got a challenging ceiling, use a lighting expert to find good options.
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MULTIPLE PENDANTS
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| Multiple pendants hung in a row over your kitchen island are the tried & true original way to light kitchen islands, and for a good reason. You're spoilt for choice when it comes to options. You're sure to find one that will match your island's aesthetics & budget. |
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SINGLE PENDANT LIGHTS |
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Sometimes you want something a bit more restrained, and one single pendant hanging over your kitchen island or breakfast bar creates a sense of intimacy and closeness. There are plenty of pendants to choose from - try and find one with a beam spread that complements the span of your work top. |
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LINEAR PENDANT LIGHTS |
| Linear pendants are quickly becoming one of the most preferred pendant for kitchen islands. They only require one cable entry (usually) and cover a lot of island with minimal view obstruction. They provide smooth, even lighting. And often, they look just as good switched off as on. |
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Check out a beautiful selection of exceptional linear pendants here.
HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE PENDANT LIGHTS |
| Height-adjustable pendants are fantastic for when you want to change the lighting levels on any given day. If you raise the shade, the light will spread out wider and more diffused. When you lower it, the light becomes more concentrated in a smaller radius and brighter - great for task lighting, like prep work or homework. You can lower it when you want low level lighting without glare or raise it when you don't want obstructed views. |
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EXPANDABLE PENDANT LIGHTS |
| Expandable pendants are clever in that they can open and shut from a single canopy - providing multiple lighting effects from 1 power location. Pull them together to concentrate the light or open them to soften and spread the light across the span of the island. Really good when you need highly flexible lighting beyond the existing cable location. |
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CLUSTER PENDANT LIGHTS |
| Cluster pendants are brilliant when you have an awkward ceiling or tricky kitchen island layout. Embrace the asymmetry instead of fight it. Depending on the amount of lights, you'll have plenty of light - and thanks to the swagging capacity of most clusters - you'll be able to hang the light(s) wherever you please. Besides asymmetric solutions, clusters are a stylish way to step away from the norm and light a straightforward kitchen island in a brave and fun (and functional) way. Just be aware that more cleaning will be involved. |
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OFF-CENTRE PENDANT LIGHTS |
| Sometimes the cable ends up in the wrong place, or the kitchen island itself had to be moved a few inches (you'd be surprised how often this happens). This is when a pendant with a flexible canopy becomes a life saver. The power point (the canopy) is locked in place but the light itself can be hung free of constraints, where you want it. Some advice - embrace loose, flowing cables - especially with this type of pendant. Go with the flow. |
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CEILING MOUNTED PENDANT LIGHTS |
| Ceiling-mounted pendants are cool and a statement about being a free-thinker, not afraid to be unusual. Ceiling pendants tend to create visual anchors, which works great in open plan spaces, when a bit of zoning wouldn't go amiss. These particular ceiling pendants are designed in Paris from a design dating back to 1921. |
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