Advice on placement of island lights.

8 years ago

I`ve ordered 3 pendant lights for over my kitchen island. There are 3 chairs at the island. I could hang the lights centered over the island, but I`m thinking of hanging them over each place setting (as you sit at the island), I saw a photo of it on this site, but I can`t find it again. I`m just afraid it might look like a restaraunt. Any advice?

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Dytecture
8 years ago
Hello, there are plenty of examples with 3 pendant lights with chairs lining up underneath. I think it looks quite professional. You can always personalize the kitchen that commercial spaces cannot do.

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galway07
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8 years ago
Thanks so much. I think I`ll go ahead and do it this way. Is there a rule about how low to hang the lights?
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Advice on placement of island lights.

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