We need advice to choose 3 Pendant lights for kitchen.
We have a new house, need Pendant lights above bench top, 3m X 1.2m soft grey/white stone bench top, stainless steel sink & bright white cupboards & drawers. Have 9ft ceilings, polished chrome knobs & handles, its a Hampton/ French Provincial look, with Blackbutt timber floor. We have a few on our short list, happy to change our knobs to black if more suitable.Would really appreciate any
advice.
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lgkirkman thanked julie herbert
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3 years ago- lgkirkman thanked E Green
PROPearl Lighting & Brassware
3 years agoJust a few questions; Will you also be having downlights in your kitchen?
If you are, then your pendants need only be "decorative", rather than functional.
If you're not, then you will want to be sure they are functional primarily for the space.
Bear in mind that "Metal" shades create a focused light downwards and do not provide ambient light.
I have attached a selection of chrome pendants from one of our suppliers that could suit your space beautifully.
What do you think?
lgkirkman
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