Size of pendant over large sink?

7 years ago

I don't have to decide until cabinets are in and I can see proportions better in real life but I saw a larger pendant and started to wonder if it is a better fit for our layout, especially given the 36" farm sink. Here is our design:

Here is the larger pendant that caught my eye, dimensions are 12" width; about 13" height - which would put it ending just about at the top of the window trim. Would that break up the wall space and line of cabinets too much to plop it right in the middle like that? Or, since it is set in from the wall about 12" does it nicely balance the big sink?

This smaller example is a typical pendant but a prettier shade. Height from ceiling is adjustable. I started to worry that it would look too small and out of place. The rest of the kitchen lighting is recessed, including over the peninsula. The adjacent dining area to the left will have a semi-flush mount fixture.

Is there an obvious yes/no here? Or something I wouldn't think of until it's too late? Thank you!

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life4real
7 years ago
I don't think it is large at all. I think I have a narrower window with a 13 inch shade. It doesn't look too big at all.
Wendy
7 years ago
Thy are both very pretty. If you want a very modern look, clear shades are cool in front of a window too.
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calidesign
7 years ago
I think just the small pendent would look too tiny. Give some thought to your window first though. Will it be bare? Or will you have inside or outside mounted shades? That might influence your decision. Since it it the only hanging fixture though, I think it's a good place to add personality. The light shouldn't end exactly on the frame though - it should be either higher for a flush mount or lower hanging into the window.
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You could use one large pendent like these, above.
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I think larger is better. This one below is too small and looks odd, in my opinion.

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m_gabriel
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you, everyone! A larger pendant is exactly what I need now that I see the difference in pics and take a closer look at where the electrical rough-in is. We have plenty of room for something larger and, yes, I do want some personality there. Our window is paned and is pretty without any covering. We may end up using just a cellular shade to block out the night.
acm
7 years ago
That looks great -- please post a picture when it's all in place! Neat light.
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