Pendant Lights Above Island Height

The pendant height can also be measured up from the surface below the light.

Pendant lights above island height.

Ever since finishing up our kitchen remodel i ve gotten questions almost weekly about hanging pendant lights over a kitchen island including the best pendant light height and how far apart to hang them. Conversion kit included downrod included. A good guideline to follow for pendant light height over a bar or island is 30 to 36 inches between the counter and the bottom of the light fixture. Another name for these is also island chandeliers.

Pendant light size should be based on the kitchen island size. This is the most practical height especially for pendants used for task lighting. If you haven t noticed kitchen pendant lights have gotten a lot larger. Height of pendants over island door table or night stand.

By kichler 7 549 99. Hatteras bay 16 in. You ll want to play around with the heights based on your line of sight which is discussed more below. These days with so many funky and decorative pendant lighting designs available it is easy to see why more and more homeowners are choosing to add pendant lights to their décor.

This is a really cohesive look that will leave you in amazement every time you come down to your kitchen and see the beautiful island kitchen light fixtures. Provide a 30 to 36 inch clearance above tables and countertops. Pendants should be hung over work surfaces at a height that doesn t block views across the kitchen. Having the right spacing and height for your kitchen lighting is as important as the style of lighting that you choose.

The recommended installation height above a tabletop bar height countertop or kitchen island is 30 to 36 inches between the top of the table and the bottom of the light fixture. Now lighting over a kitchen island is becoming a home decor statement and more than just task lighting. 1 light polished nickel pendant light with clear fresnel lens. Dining pendant lights vary significantly depending on the style of light you choose.

The exact distance can be customized to meet your individual needs but should be high enough. For example if your ceiling height is 2 4m instead of 2 1m you would hang your kitchen pendant 78 88cm above your island bench instead of 70 80cm.