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Lighting

First issue to tackle: kitchen pendant lighting
Josh Dunham
Josh Dunham
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As a general rule of thumb, the more copies of a pendant you’re hanging, the simpler the pendant should be. Here you can see that these four pendants are very simple in shape and muted in finish. They might not seem striking if used individually, but together their architectural look is beautiful. In general, an elegant, understated bell or schoolhouse shape is a safe bet for anything from two to 12 pendants. These beautifully hold their own without clashing with other accents.

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Possibility for kitchen island pendant light, long strip, one power cord, but balancing hangers. Multi-Bulb FixturesOne advantage of multi-bulb fixtures is that they bring extra sparkle and even out the lighting without cluttering your sightlines.

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Wide Fixtures Rather than several pendants, try one wide fixture that will cast light evenly across the entire island. LEDs and light strips create a modern look and take up very little space, providing lots of light without blocking the view.

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