Measure the width of your island and subtract by 12 to determine the max width light fixtures should hang.
Large island pendant lights. You can find these pendant lights in glass metal or wood. The globe can be clear frosted or translucent. In order to determine how big the pendant lights above the kitchen island should be first determine the width of the island if youre designing a brand-new island your kitchen design software will come in handy here especially if it also has built-in lighting products.
Then subtract 12 from that number. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 46 total votes. Gold White Mid Mod Style.
Youll want to find the center point on the island and then space the lights 30-36 inches apart with the widest part of the pendant being 30 inches from the other pendant. A large globe pendant light can be a beautiful addition to your spaces and can have a variety of shapes size and appearance. Follow the guidelines in the below graphic for placement help.
The result is the recommended maximum diameter or width of the. In most kitchens this would be a large centrally mounted ceiling pendant or a number of smaller ones installed strategically to give light where its needed. When you get into this size of pendant the defining lines between pendants and chandeliers blur a bit as these extra-large pendants are really showpieces.
The frosted glass drum shade surrounding a singular pendant light produces a charming radiance over your kitchen island. It is an easy solution to dark corners or to a ceiling that is too high for a central light fixture to be effective. These suspended kitchen ceiling lights are available as a single light pendant or linear.
Textile Classic 36W Nickel Gray Drum Pendant Light. A general rule of thumb. If youd like to select large pendants at least 25 in diameter you may want to stick with two pendant lights.

