Kitchen Pendant Lights

More than 1,000 small kitchen pendant lights, under 30 cm in diameter, in metal, glass or ceramic, by Ebb & Flow, Ferroluce, Schneid Studio, &tradition or Muuto.

In the kitchen, a pendant light illuminates where you work and where you eat: above the island, the bar or the table. The small sizes gathered here hang singly or in a row of two or three.

How many pendant lights above an island?

With pendant lights under 30 cm, allow two for an island of 120 to 150 cm and three beyond 180 cm, spaced 60 to 70 cm apart centre to centre. Leave 70 to 80 cm between the worktop and the bottom of the lights so they illuminate without blocking the view.

Materials that are easy to clean

Lacquered metal, glass and ceramic wipe clean with a sponge, an advantage near the hob. Clear or smoked glass leaves the bulb on show, so choose a decorative one. White, black and gold dominate, with touches of grey and blue.

Frequently asked questions

How high should a pendant light hang above an island?

The bottom of the pendant light sits 70 or 80 cm above the worktop, or around 1.60 to 1.70 m from the floor. At this height, the light illuminates the worktop without dazzling someone standing.

Which material for a pendant light in a kitchen?

Favour smooth surfaces, metal, glass or ceramic, which hold neither grease nor smells. Fabric or natural fibre shades are best kept for the dining area, away from the cooking.

Should you line up several identical pendant lights?

It is the clearest solution above an island or a bar. You can also combine three designs from the same family, in different shapes or sizes, provided you keep the same finish.