Modern Kitchen Pendant Lighting

What Are Some Popular Styles & Finishes of Kitchen Pendant Lighting?

Kitchen pendant fixtures come in a wide range of styles, finishes and silhouettes. From traditional to transitional to ultramodern, kitchen pendants can take many shapes and forms. Popular profiles include round globes, bell shapes and cylinders. Finish options range from metal to glass and ceramic. When it comes to metals, bronze, brass, nickel and chrome are all available, so it’s easy to coordinate with your home’s existing hardware. 

How To Shop for Kitchen Pendant Lights

When shopping for kitchen pendant lights, you’ll want to have a clear idea of where you plan to place the fixtures. Are they going above your island, or in a breakfast nook? Before narrowing fixtures down, you’ll want a sense of the scale, and how many pendants you will need to group together to achieve adequate lighting. And, obviously, you can narrow the selection down based on style and finishes, as well as size. 

Where Should I Place Kitchen Pendant Lights?

Pendant lights work well above kitchen islands or unattached portions of counters that otherwise couldn’t benefit from under cabinet lighting. Breakfast nooks that are part of kitchens are also a great location for kitchen pendant lights. If you plan to hang multiple kitchen pendants, aim for an odd number spaced evenly. Make sure you are adequately lighting the surface area, be it a counter or a tabletop. 

Things To Consider When Buying Kitchen Pendant Lighting Fixtures

When buying kitchen pendant fixtures, consider how much light output you need as well as the type of bulb the fixture requires. LED compliant fixtures are an excellent choice because LEDs are long lasting and incredibly energy efficient. Also consider the capability for dimming the fixtures. If you entertain often, people often gather in the kitchen so it may be helpful to dim the light to create ambience. 

Kitchen Pendant Lighting FAQs

Are Kitchen Pendant Lighting Out of Style?

Kitchen pendant lights will always be in style. Of course, the styles of the lights themselves are always changing. For the most on trend lights, look for those with streamlined forms and sleek metallic finishes. 

Can You Mix & Match Kitchen Pendant Lights?

Yes, you can absolutely mix and match pendant lights, if that effect works with your decor style. Try multiple pendants of the same style but in different colors, or varied styles in the same color for a fresh take. 

Do Kitchen Pendant Lights Provide Enough Lights?

Kitchen pendants are just one component of a good kitchen lighting scheme. Pendants are mostly responsible for lighting the surface above which they hang, so try to ensure the light output of each pendant does its part.

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