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Should I add Pendants?

11 years ago
We just redid our kitchen. The ceilings are extremely high with new recessed lighting. There is space for two pendants over the penninsula. Would you just continue the recessed look or add pendants? If yes, what style?

Comments (27)

  • 11 years ago

    I think I'd forego pendants in that kitchen, but you could go either way.

  • 11 years ago
    Your ceilings look quite high so I'm thinking two pendants hanging in that space would look too undersized and spindly. I don't think you necessarily need a hanging light fixture if you like a clean look. But if you like more going on in your space, maybe some kind of light fixture that is suspended from two chains. Wouldn't have to be this exactly--but here's an example..
    https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2990669&categoryId=cat3850076
    jssherr thanked Shelly Garrity
  • 11 years ago
    Or now that I think about it, a big white globe or two might be good if you like this type of look
    jssherr thanked Shelly Garrity
  • 11 years ago

    I agree with Shelly. If you go with pendants, I think they need size to work with the ceilings being so high.

  • 11 years ago
    Yes I meant to say too--love your kitchen and windows and view! It's very serene.
    jssherr thanked Shelly Garrity
  • 11 years ago

    Beautiful. I would suggest tech lighting's Sara pendant. http://www.techlighting.com/Products/Fixtures/FreeJack/Sara-Pendant

    jssherr thanked wsea
  • 11 years ago

    If you add pendants, they need to be as spectacular as the kitchen. Nothing ordinary will do here.

    Isass Pendant Lamp by Lumen Center · More Info


  • 11 years ago
    When I see kitchens like this, I usually see no pendants or a few small glass or tube pendants like wsea suggested. I love the simplicity of your kitchen. Have a statement pendant in your dining room, I love Nelson pieces.
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    The world is your oyster - your options are many. Beautiful fresh and airy kitchen ready for some fun. Stick to white, black, nickel or crystal for the ceiling fixture(s). #5 is for what not to do. Too clunky. #7 I like the round chandelier. I had fun searching and had to contain myself; I apologize for the many images. Can't wait to pick the art for your walls.

  • PRO
    11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    more :) 3, 5, 7 or 9 skinny pendants or 1 statement pendant such as #9 or #10 here.

  • PRO
    11 years ago

    4 more


  • 11 years ago
    Not sure if these would work or not but wanted to share cause I love them !!!
  • 11 years ago

    other pics of pendants hanging from high ceilings

    Pavilion House · More Info

    Avery bronze pendant lights for contrast

    Family Loft · More Info

    Lightyears?Carravagio pendants

    colour coord.

    Kitchen · More Info

    and for interest these hanging pendants

    Spiral pendants are from Hermon & Hermon (Melbourne)


    jssherr thanked anne dee
  • 11 years ago

    Oh yes. Pendants would definitely add interest. Others have given you great suggestions, but my favorites are the last two, which are more timeless.

  • 11 years ago
    beautiful home!
  • 11 years ago
    Thankyou for all the great suggestions and they are really great!!!

    I could only access Images 1 to 4 in each comment from King Lane Studio ...Would love to see the one you labeled "what not to do"...and the ones I missed..

    Groceraxle..Thankyou for actually adding pendants to my photo!! Do you know where those pendants can be found?
  • 11 years ago

    jssherr, follow the "more info" link after the first photo in my comment above.


    jssherr thanked groveraxle
  • 11 years ago
    Two pendants would look nice but it looks fine without! If you want more light go for it
    jssherr thanked Zackery
  • 11 years ago
    Yes. Go a industrial look Google for ideas. Lamp plus carry some. So does Restoration Hardware.
    jssherr thanked Nancy Travisinteriors
  • 11 years ago
    I think a multi length pendants of some kind would look nice in your lovely kitchen. Something like this:
  • 11 years ago
    Sorry didn't post the attachment
  • 11 years ago
    Having trouble posting the picture for some reason. Sorry
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Here is what not to do one more time, to bulky for your setting if you go for multiple pendants.

    Like one other comment I would go for the statement light fixture in the dining room, if you don't have a dining room then the kitchen could be considered.


  • PRO
    11 years ago

    5

    , 7, 8 and 9


  • PRO
    11 years ago

    I just realized that the images load from the bottom up and I did get them mixed up, so I may just send the whole lot one more time in groups of four. Or in order not to peef off the audience here, you can e-mail me at re123@rogers.com and I can e-mail you the images.

  • 11 years ago
    King Lane Studio...Thankyou so much...please send the pictures to jssherr@gmail.com
    I was unable to email you at the address you posted.....but appreciate you taking the time to send me the pics! I look forward to receiving them.