KITCHEN PENDANT MEASUREMENTS + linked trade and retail favorites

May 10

KITCHEN PENDANT CHEAT SHEET

My goal with this blog is to solve your design dilemmas one Cheat Sheet at a time. This week I am bringing you my kitchen pendant design tips, complete with inspiration, measurement parameters for installation, and, of course, a round-up of my favorite pendants.

LIGHTING TERMINOLOGY

There are many types of ceiling light fixtures, but today I’m focusing on kitchen pendants, specifically. Below is a brief terminology breakdown so we’re all on the same page.

FLUSH | A light fixture that sits directly on the ceiling.

SEMI FLUSH | A light fixture that hangs down several inches leaving air space between the ceiling and the fixture.

PENDANT | A singular light in a fixture that hangs from the ceiling, usually suspended by a cord, chain, or metal rod.

CHANDELIER | Light suspended from the ceiling with multiple light bulbs incorporated into the single fixture.

“HOW FAR ABOVE MY KITCHEN COUNTER SHOULD MY PENDANTS HANG?”

34” - 36” from the counter's top to the pendant's bottom.
8” - 12” from the edge of the countertop.
26” - 30” in between the pendants.

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KITCHEN PENDANT ROUND UP

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