Pendant lights are perfect for the kitchen. A pendant light is a single bulb light that
hangs from a long chain, rope, or tube.
They can be very decorative to add a little excitement to a sometimes
dull room and they offer pinpointed light which can be very helpful when
working on specific items in the kitchen.
They also are thin and can be placed in corners or other out of the way
spots without being obtrusive. Even
though these lights are awesome in any kitchen, it can be confusing when trying
to decide how high they need to be mounted.
Before one decides how
high he or she wishes to mount the light, he or she should be sure and select the
right location. The way to select the
location is to consider the purpose for getting a pendant light in the
kitchen. People who are getting one because
they need the lighting in a specific area should install the light directly
over that area. Those who are just
needing to install the pendant light for extra light should pick a spot that is
in a dark corner or central to the kitchen.
Many people hang pendant
lights over a kitchen island. Those who
are mounting a pendant light over a kitchen island must mount it at least 30
inches above that island. If it is too
low, the occupants will find themselves hitting the light while working. The light also should not be higher than 50
inches above the island because if it is too high the lighting will not be
adequate. The only exception is if the
light is particularly large. Larger
lights can be hung higher because they offer more light. Also, larger lights are better to hang a
little higher because the large size can overwhelm the room. Pendant lights that are needed to shed light
on a specific area in the kitchen for the purpose of being able to see what is
being done, should be installed as low as possible unless they are very large. The closer the pendant light is to the island
or other surface, the easier it will be to see the work being done.
Always make sure that the wiring is done
properly before installing a pendant light. Faulty wiring can cause fires and power
outages. When in doubt, get an
electrician to do the wiring. When
installing pendant lights that hang lower, warn children to be cautious around
the lights. Children are very talented at
breaking low hanging pendant lights.
Pendant lights are awesome features in a
kitchen. They can direct light to a
specific spot and they look nice.
Pendant lights can either have a very modern look or a very elegant and
classic look. They are also versatile as
they can be mounted to hang higher or lower depending upon the need and aesthetics
of the room. For those looking for extra
lighting in the kitchen, pendant lights are an excellent option.