Maybe you’ve been thinking about redecorating your kitchen, but you don’t want spend a lot of money on the construction costs. Why not redo your kitchen lights, especially over the island? It’s a great way to express your design style. Just as re-painting a room can brighten up the space, so can lighting. It transforms the kitchen room from dull and uninviting to bright and cheerful. You can find lights in all shapes, sizes and designs, and they can easily be incorporated into your existing decor. If you’re considering this option, pay attention to the size of the lights. For a kitchen island, the norm is three pendant lights; this creates a nice balance.
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If you have a small kitchen with a small island, go with two pendant lights rather than three for the best look.
The lights should be mounted high enough to not hinder your movements. A designer’s tip: hang them at least 40 inches above the kitchen island.
If you have a kitchen that’s modern and has stainless steel appliances, metallic pendants will look wonderful in it.
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The kitchen often is where guests mix and mingle. While you want your kitchen to have aesthetic appeal, you also have to consider functionality and practicality to best serve your kitchen needs.
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One of the more popular decorating trends in pendant lights is the industrial look. This style can be found in a variety of metals, such as stainless, copper and brass.
Here’s an awesome way in which you can make your pendant lights interesting as well as beautiful. Hang one large pendant over the island to create a focal point in your kitchen. You’ve created a light fixture that is simple, modern and chic.
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These light fixtures are perfect for interjecting some color in your kitchen. How fabulous is this tone-on-tone look?
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These yellow pendants are fabulous! They give this white kitchen a lovely breath of fresh air.
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A lantern styled pendant light is the perfect accompaniment to this rustic kitchen.
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If you really want your guests to be wowed, look for pendant lights that showcase your creative and imaginative side. How fabulous are these basket pendant light fixtures?
Don’t forget to consider clear glass pendant lights! The advantage clear glass lights is that they illuminate the room more than other types.
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Pendant lights provide a lot of illumination, so consider installing dimmers that will give you just right about of glow needed for social gatherings or intimate dinners.
Have I tempted your taste buds enough for you to rethink your kitchen island lighting?
Simone
