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kitchen island lighting (sizing) help

4 years ago

I have a kitchen peninsula that is 8'x36" (kitchen on one side/bar seating other side). I am managing the project from afar and need help sizing my lighting fixture. I'll be using a linear lighting fixture over the bar (3 or 4? lights). How do I determine the appropriate length of the fixture? THANKS!

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Aglitter
4 years ago
I have a peninsula nearly the same size of your island, and my linear lighting runs the entire length.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 years ago
It depends on the fixture you choose . So maybe post a pic of the one you want and also some idea of the style of the kitchen
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Mullan Lighting
4 years ago
Hi there,

We would recommend between a 29-35 in gap between the surface of the island and the base of the linear light fixture.

Our recommendation is for the light not to measure more than 2/3 of the length of the kitchen island.

To help give a visual reference before installing the fixture, a clever trick is to hang balloons roughly around the size as the chandelier, this will help visualize the space more accurately and help determine is the light will look right.

We have put together a pendant and chandelier measurement and drop height guide to assist with perfecting your dimensions.

https://www.mullanlighting.com/blog/correct-height-hang-pendant-lights-chandeliers/

I hope it works out for you!

Your friends at Mullan Lighting.

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