Top 5 Picks for Timeless Kitchen Pendant Lights

Pendant lights can be AMAZING over a kitchen island. The trick is choosing the right style and size, one that creates a focal point, but without blocking or competing with any other kitchen statements such as a range hood. Today I’m sharing five classy, affordable pendants that are considered an average in size. If you would like help in finding oversized statement pendants, I can help you with that also.

Modern & Classy

Hilton Pendant, Black

Fresh & Geometric

Hilton Pendant, White

Hilton Pendant

The Hilton Pendant is understated and available in black or white. What I like is the simple geometric style with an accent of gold. This works well with white or other painted cabinets, especially when complemented with white or black quartz/quartzite/granite. Using gold knobs or pulls on your cabinets will repeat the gold to make the kitchen look cohesive and beautiful. Find yours here.

Sigmund Pendant

Available in Black or White - warm gold pop of contrast

Sigmund Pendant

The Sigmund Pendant also is available in black or white. It is a bolder option with a sophisticated gold-leaf finish inside the shade which gives the room a warm glow and a pop of contrast. It works well in a modern, industrial, or transitional kitchen. So stylish!  Grab yours here.

Demi John Pendant

Coastal or Farmhouse Style

Demi John Pendant

Have a coastal or farmhouse style kitchen? I love this pendant with a subtle, textured glass bottle hanging from a twisted jute rope which adds a lot of character and style. If you love the look of Edison warm bulbs, this is a pendant you may love. Make it yours here.

Mist Pendant

Hand Crafted & Unique

Mist Pendant

Chrome faucets are timeless and really add reflective shine to kitchens. This beautiful pendant has chrome details with sand-blasted glass, which makes it a very versatile pendant, so good in many homes. Not into chrome? It's available in brushed gold and copper as well. Get yours here.

Ofelia Pendant

A Traditional, Sophisticated Look

Ofelia Pendant (gold leaf)

This fabulous gold leaf pendant creates a statement on its own. It's beautiful above an island in a contemporary or traditional kitchen. Make sure that gold is repeated somewhere else in the kitchen so that this coordinates nicely. This pendant has a sophisticated style and would also make a nice entryway light. Purchase yours here.

Pendant Tip of the Day

A bonus designer tip for pendants over a kitchen island is to think about the scale of the pendants to the size of the island. A four-six foot island usually needs two pendants, probably about 10-15 inches in diameter each. An eight-ten foot island would handle three pendants about 15 inches in diameter, or possibly two larger pendants to create a bigger statement. If pendant lights interfere with a beautiful feature or amazing view, skip them all together and used recessed ceiling lights instead.

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Until next time,

Shana

My passion is decorating and envisioning better spaces in homes. I started my business because I enjoy the creative aspect of curating a beautifully decorated room, and helping people who really have a desire for their homes to look “pulled together.” I help busy families that don’t want to pay for full-service design because they like to spend their money on other things, but they still want their home to look amazing.  

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