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Pendant & Ceiling Lights
Light that hangs rather than sits, for the surfaces a table lamp cannot serve: a kitchen island, a dining table, a stairwell. Both come in more than one diameter, so the shade can be sized to the space beneath it.
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Common questions
- How high should a pendant light hang over a kitchen island?
- Measure from the island countertop to the bottom of the pendant. A clearance of 30 to 36 inches is a reliable starting range for a standard 8-foot ceiling. Check sightlines across the island and follow the fixture maker’s minimum clearances.
- How high should a pendant hang over a dining table?
- Hang the bottom of the fixture about 30 to 36 inches above the tabletop for a standard 8-foot ceiling, and raise it roughly 3 inches for each additional foot of ceiling height. Confirm it does not block faces across the table.
- What size pendant light do I need?
- Over a dining table, aim for a fixture about one-half to two-thirds the width of the table, leaving at least 6 inches of open table each side. Over an island, size the shade so two or three pendants can sit 24 to 30 inches apart between centers.
- How many pendant lights do I need over an island?
- Two larger pendants often suit a medium island, while three smaller ones create an even rhythm over a longer one. Add the shade diameters and planned gaps together, then compare that total with the usable island length before deciding.
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