Have you been looking for a great light for your kitchen island? There are so many to choose from that it’s confusing trying to find the right fixture to match with what you already have.
So we’re going to take a look at some of the most common kitchen island lighting concepts in this blog post to get you started finding the right lighting solution for your home. Let’s dive in!
Choosing the Right Style
Kitchen Island Lighting: What you choose for your kitchen island lighting is the beginning of the entire space. Here are some of the most popular one:
1. Pendant Lights
Pendant lights hung above the kitchen island look great and are useful task lights. Try drum pendants in metal, glass or cloth for industrial style. Or bell pendants for a bit of old-fashioned charm. Multi-light pendants are great for larger islands.
2. Chandeliers
The lighting for dramatic effect is as simple as a little chandelier hanging above the island. Chandeliers with crystals and candles give classic flair while modern chandeliers with slick lines are modern. Just don’t get the chandelier too large and it takes up a whole island area.
3. Track Lighting
Track lighting is adaptable to spotlight certain zones. Send the beam towards prep spots to produce task lighting, and point the rest of the fixtures at ornaments. You can opt for sleek minimalist tracks or natural open tracks, it’s up to you.
4. Recessed Lighting
Illumination in general from can lights concealed within the ceiling above the island. Try to go with a warm white light color. Fit heads to make directional task lighting depending on need.
5. Rope Lighting
You can use rope lights that pass under upper cabinets for a light edgy, kid-friendly effect around the island area. Go simple with transparent bulbs, or brighten things up with color lights. Rope lights are also nice for under a shelf overhang.
Pick the Right Finish
The finish you decide to use for your kitchen island lighting can also affect the appearance. Consider these popular finishes:
1. Matte Black
Sleek, black fixtures look modern and modern. They are bright against white cabinets but are also great with dark cabinetry. Matte black works with every kind of decor from industrial to bohemian.
2. Brushed Nickel
It has a calming, classy brushed nickel finish. It looks chic against crisp gray and white kitchens. Brushed nickel goes well with wood cabinets for an elegant yet warm feel.
3. Oil Rubbed Bronze
Oil rubbed bronze lighting is aged and antique-looking. It goes well with dark wood cabinets. It is a dark brown which stands out very well with the white marble countertops.
4. Polished Chrome
High gloss chrome looks mid-century chic. It blends well with clean white cabinets and suits black granite counters well. The glass gives texture and shine.
5. Aged Brass
As the light seems antiqued with aged brass finish adds vintage appeal to a room. It goes with navy, green and blush painted cabinets. Stained cabinetry also looks better with old brass displaying the grain of the wood.
Mind the Size
It is important to consider kitchen island lights size. Learn how to select the right size.
- Pendants and chandeliers should hung 30–36 inches above the counter.
- Choose 3 pendant lights for 48" island width. Larger islands can fit 5 light pendants.
- Chandeliers on small islands work well, mini chandeliers (15 inch and under). Larger chandeliers (20 – 24 inches) work for larger islands.
- Low angular linear lighting keeps the spotlight on ceiling height pendants above.
- Small recessed lighting blends into the architecture for indirect lighting.
- Don’t dangle rope lights too far below upper cabinets.
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Browse our unbeatable selection of island lighting fixtures today to find the perfect match for your home. And be sure to ask any questions in the comments below - we're happy to help you realize your dream kitchen lighting!
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