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I want to change my pendant lights

7 years ago

I have a kitchen island that has an attached support beam post. The island is 8'6" x 4 ft. I do not care for the current penant lights. I am looking for lighting for the space with bigger pendant than these perhaps glass to lighten the space. I do love industrial and rustic modern influences as well. My problem is the hanging of the pendants. I have read that maybe they are not placed properly here. To make sure that I do not order the wrong amounts and dimmensions, I need to make sure. I think I can work with the electrician to space them differently and patch and paint to cover these unless you feel they are properly spaced and enough from the ends. The task lighting situations seem to be just fine when they are on. Thanks

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By the Sea Home Decor

7 years ago

Hi Joyce. Let me say that you need to consider if you like to use your budget for beautiful lighting or the electrician. If the electrician moves anything, he will charge you. My opinion is to leave the three in place. Since you have the sink centered, you absolutely need lighting over head. I recommend to keep the three units for balance and proper over head lighting over the sink. I have worked with so many beautiful fixtures recently.

If you require additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

www.susiedigironimointeriordesigner.com

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Lights Online
7 years ago
Our general recommendation is for a pendant spaced every 2 feet or so above an island. Because of the support beam, you really have less than that 8'6" island length. I feel like you could get away with just two pendants, perhaps--mainly the one over the sink and then the one near the end of the island that doesn't have the support beam. But you said that you like the task lighting you get when the lights are on, and patching and relocating lights can be such a chore, so you could also keep the trio configuration.

If you would like, you can check out our guide to light sizing for more advice. The guide also advises you on what kind of pendant size to look for, too!

As for some lights you might like to look at for a better fit, I picked out a few--let me know what you think:

Kichler Everly (also comes in other shapes and finishes!)

Hinkley Congress (a large collection with many other choices)

Feiss Hounslow

Savoy House Vintage

Kichler Brinley

Savoy House Franklin

Savoy House Glass Filament

Feiss Tabby

Savoy House Bally

Elk Kelsey

Fredrick Ramond Globe

Kichler Penelope

Savoy House Glass Orb

Minka Lavery Seeded Glass
Danielle Black
7 years ago
Pottery barn has some nice all glass ones
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Lamps.com
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Check out our blog post on finding the perfect pendant here: https://www.lamps.com/blog/choosing-pendants/

I think a glass shade with a chrome finish would look great in your space. Here are a few recommendations:

https://www.lamps.com/eurofase-26250-014-bloor-chrome-10-inch-1-light-pendant

https://www.lamps.com/kichler-2640ni-galaxie-brushed-nickel-pendant-with-clear-glass

https://www.lamps.com/eurofase-altima-chrome-16-75-inch-1-light-pendant

https://www.lamps.com/elk-lighting-halophane-12-inch-1-light-pendant

https://www.lamps.com/hudson-valley-knox-12-inch-1-light-pendant-with-clear-glass-shade

Feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any questions. My email is amy@lamps.com.

Thanks!

Amy
Darzy
7 years ago
This would look nice. A little industrial and light and bright. Be sure to install a dimmer switch.

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BaBoo
7 years ago
Here are some glass ones that might be nice:

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