Kitchen/dining pendant conundrum

9 years ago

We are remodeling a Pacific Northwest island home. Kitchen/ dining/living are essentially one big room. The dining room is closer to the view and we are using the Houzz Granada Lantern above the table.

The kitchen is a u-shape and will have navy lower cabinets, a 4x6 island and five Peak sconces from Lucent light shop above the open wood shelves to illuminate the countertops (ceiling is vaulted cedar).

I am trying to solve the island chandelier/pendant. I prefer a single fixture/junction box since the writing has to be routed into the cedar ceiling and I don't want it to look to busy with the 5 sconces.

This pendant will be approx 10' from the dining table glass pendant. Also - really looking for a fixture that will help light the kitchen in addition to island.

Suggestions appreciated.

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Flo Mangan

9 years ago

Here is one that has the black and aged brass.

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Flo Mangan
9 years ago
A little clarification. So you are looking for a multi-pendant fixture for over the island with 5 pendants on one junction box? Black to go with the Peak Sconces?
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Flo Mangan
9 years ago
For that size island, I don't think you need 5 pendants?
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adobeabode
Original Author
9 years ago
The inspiration photo below gives the feel of the kitchen. The Peak sconces are on two walls above the open shelving. For the island I am looking for a single chandelier or pendant in lieu of a pair of pendants that you might traditionally find over an island. Hardware and plumbing fixtures in kitchen are satin brass. Black or brass finishes are both options - just trying to find something that is big enough for the island but doesn't compete with the lantern over the table.
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Flo Mangan
9 years ago
Ok. That helps. I know what would be quite fine. Let me find and post them.
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Flo Mangan
9 years ago
Similar but nice shape too.
Cali Homeowner
9 years ago
I like the way Flo has kept it simple.
Elle
9 years ago
I like this Bellacor one with the two other fixtures...
adobeabode
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you - these are great suggestions. I was concerned a single pendant may look too small which was why I was also considering a chandelier. Here is the one I originally planned to use but I wasn't sure if I should go brass or black based on kitchen sconces and hood (all are black) and I don't love this chandelier in black. I like the idea of combining black and brass.

Also - the ceiling in this location is 12.5' tall. I have noticed people mounting island lighting much higher than the standard 32-35" above the counter. I was planning to go the high end of standard.
Elle
9 years ago
I think a brass chandelier above the island would be nice.
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Flo Mangan
9 years ago
If you need light on island, that isn't going to provide down light. I think we can find something similar with more down light for your space.
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Flo Mangan
9 years ago
Here are some ideas I found for you. You will have to determine what length you want this to hang, so you purchase either extra chain (where appropriate) or extra "posts" (for post type pieces). I was looking for modern, gold, multiple lights, down and up light ability and coolness!
Aiyana Gold Leaf Six-Light Pendant · More Info
this struck my eye, because of the interesting shapes and glass and reference to antlers with class for a Pacific Northwest theme without the deer heads!
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Flo Mangan
9 years ago

The Trombone Chandelier, Gold · More Info
Saxaphone shapes in interesting fixture that has height which might be cool.
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Flo Mangan
9 years ago

Satellite Chandelier, Gold · More Info
Would probably need several posts to get to low enough level.
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Flo Mangan
9 years ago

Mod 2097 Chandelier 30/50, Gold, 30 Lights · More Info
This is interesting and has black and brass and would give off a good light. So, those are some I found that were "different" and not typical, but cool. See what you think!