KITCHEN PENDANT MEASUREMENTS + 6 Home Depot Favorites!

KITCHEN PENDANT CHEAT SHEET

My goal with this blog is to solve your design dilemmas one Cheat Sheet at a time. This week I am bringing you my kitchen pendant design tips, complete with inspiration, measurement parameters for installation, and, of course, a round-up of my favorite pendants - this week from Home Depot!

 

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LIGHTING TERMINOLOGY

There are many types of ceiling light fixtures, but today I’m focusing on kitchen pendants, specifically. Below is a brief terminology breakdown so we’re all on the same page. 

FLUSH | A light fixture that sits directly on the ceiling.

SEMI FLUSH | A light fixture that hangs down several inches leaving air space between the ceiling and the fixture.

PENDANT | A singular light in a fixture that hangs from the ceiling, usually suspended by a cord, chain, or metal rod.

CHANDELIER | Light suspended from the ceiling with multiple light bulbs incorporated into the single fixture.

“HOW FAR ABOVE MY KITCHEN COUNTER SHOULD MY PENDANTS HANG?”

  • 34” - 36” from the counter's top to the pendant's bottom.

  • 8” - 12” from the edge of the countertop.

  • 2x the pendant with in between each pendant, usually about 30”.

 
 

HOME DEPOT PENDANT LIGHT ROUND-UP

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