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Pendant lights over island

8 years ago

How many pendant lights should go over an 80" island? Each pendant is 5" wide... Contractor and electrician say two kitchen designer says 2 or 3 depending on the look we are going for. Opinions?

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Sativa McGee Designs

8 years ago

I prefer three on anything over 6'

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ísARK Studio
8 years ago
What a great big island! I agree with Sativa Jeager that odd numbers are typically best. Since you have a very long island I believe that 5 pendants could work with your small pendant, depending on the light. Make it a feature to compliment the fantastic length of the space you have.

In contrast to doing pendants you could do recessed cans. This will make it less of a feature but the shadow play on the island will often highlight your countertop and still be visually interesting. If you have a grand dining or living light in a open floor plan this is ideal to create a sense of hierarchy in the lighting plan.

Pictures of your space, the lights you like and the style would be helpful in making further recommendations.

Happy Lighting!

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Angel 18432
8 years ago
3 - odd numbers look best.
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Rachel Savage Design Management LLC
8 years ago
I would do 3 pendants. A 5" pendant is not big so I think 3 will look better. If you were going with a larger pendant I would suggest 2. Can you post a photo of the pendant?
megpetite
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8 years ago
This is the pendant. Cabinets will be white stacked to our nine foot ceilings. Stainless steel appliances. Thanks for all the input. Really wish there was a lighting specialty store in my area for advice.
anniebird
8 years ago
How deep is the island? 5" is really narrow - I wonder if they'll get lost. I suppose it depends on ceiling height and other dimensions in the kitchen...at any rate, I think you'd definitely be better with three of them for an 80" island.
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Belinda Kelly Interior Design
8 years ago
For the size of your island and the look of the pendants 3 would look best. A design rule odd numbers look best.
Angel 18432
8 years ago
The lights themselves don't look that big, so 3 for sure.
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If it were me, I would go with something heavier looking - see above pics.
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Rachel Savage Design Management LLC
8 years ago
I think the size of your island is important. If your island is only 3' X 6', then I think the fixtures you chose are fine but if your island is 42" or deeper, then I would go with a bigger fixture

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