How large are these islands? - I am putting in two 4x8 islands and am wondering what type of lighting to put over them. The ceiling are 20 feet tall so this will be my only source of lighting. Will also be looking over the islands into the great room towards the fireplace and tv so don't want anything too heavy. Ideas? »
skphillips Thank you so much for your reply. Yes, I'm hoping that it will be an extraordinary kitchen - that's the goal. thanks for the hints. do you think 3 pendants over each island would be a catastrophe?
Cynthia Taylor-Luce Depends on the size of pendant. I think with the high ceilings and the large size of the room, you might be better with just two lights. However, ask them at the lighting store to go over the specifications of the lights you are interested in. They should be able to tell you, based on the measurement between the bottom of the fixture and the countertop, how wide a beam spread the light will give. You want to have the countertop completely lit with no dead zones.
TITHOF tile & marble Calcutta gold polished is what it looks like to me. Would strongly recommend a HONED finish if etching and cleaning issues bother you
Can you please tell what what species of flooring, color, etc. was used in this kitchen? Is this a prefinished floor or site finished floor. Thank you in advance!
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This kitchen has two major focal points, the mantle hood and the glass-doored wall cabinets in the background. By using a dark wood finish on the two island, there's an orderliness imposed on this kitchen. The island recess into the background and allow the eye to move through this room without getting too caught up on any one thing. This has the effect or simplifying what could have been a busy room.