Ideally, you want the space between each pendant to be at least the same as the width or diameter of each fixture. If you choose one long pendant, it should be hung centered with the center point of the island and take up no more than ⅔ or the island (see diagram in next section)
Contents
- 1 Where should pendant lights hang over bar?
- 2 Should pendant lights be centered over countertop?
- 3 How far should pendant lights hang from bar?
- 4 How big should a pendant light be over an island?
- 5 Where should pendant lights be placed?
- 6 What is the correct height for pendant lights to hang?
- 7 How do you center a light over an island?
- 8 Do you center pendants over island?
- 9 What is a good size for a pendant?
- 10 How do I know what size pendant I need?
Where should pendant lights hang over bar?
When hanging pendant lights above a bar or a kitchen counter, allow for 30 to 36 inches of air space between counter and the bottom of the pendants. This is the most practical height, especially for pendants used for task lighting.
Should pendant lights be centered over countertop?
You’ll want to space your pendant lights 24-inches to 30-inches apart. To space your pendant lights over your island, first find the center point of your island. The bottom of the pendant lighting should hang 30-inches to 36-inches above the countertop of the kitchen island.
How far should pendant lights hang from bar?
In general, 30 to 40 inches of air space between counter and the bottom of the pendant allows enough room to avoid bumping into the lights while also providing ample light. The ideal distance for your particular setup may vary based on the heights of guests using the bar, seated or standing.
How big should a pendant light be over an island?
A basic rule of thumb is to use approximately 25% of the length of the island to find the right sized pendant. My island is 8ft or 96 inches long. I searched for a 24 inch / 2 ft diameter or square pendant.
Where should pendant lights be placed?
As a rule of thumb, pendants are usually suspeneded anywhere between 28-36 inches above the target surface, around 60-70 inches from the bottom of the shade to the floor, and when hanging multiple pendant lights, pendants should be 24-30 inches apart.
What is the correct height for pendant lights to hang?
As a general rule, pendants should hang 12-20 inches below an 8-foot ceiling. For each additional foot of ceiling height, add 3 inches. For example, in kitchens with a 9-foot ceiling, the pendant should hang 15-23 inches below.
How do you center a light over an island?
For spacing your pendant lights over an island, you first want to find the center point of the island. For a smaller island that only requires two pendants, you want to find the center point and then space the lights 30-36 inches apart with the widest part of the pendant being 30 inches from the other pendant.
Do you center pendants over island?
Ideally, you want the space between each pendant to be at least the same as the width or diameter of each fixture. If you choose one long pendant, it should be hung centered with the center point of the island and take up no more than ⅔ or the island (see diagram in next section)
What is a good size for a pendant?
Popular necklace lengths Standard (or princess) length necklaces (usually 45cm or 18″ ) are the most commonly worn length and will suit most situations. If you’re looking for a necklace or pendant to wear day to day, then this is likely to be your go-to length.
How do I know what size pendant I need?
Add up the width and length of the room in feet to find the ideal diameter or width of a pendant to light it. To find an ideal height for a pendant, take the room’s height, then multiply it by 2.5 and 3, which will give you 2 numbers. (For example, if your room has a 10-foot ceiling, you will get 25 and 30.)
