The hardest-working area of the home, the kitchen, means that the lighting (and design) needs to be carefully planned in order to maximise the use-potential of the ‘home-hub’. To help get you on your way to lighting bliss, we round up our favourite pendant lights to suit your interior style.

Colour Accents

JUXT pendant light by Slide

For a pop of colour and designed in polyethylene for that extra ‘wipe-down’ appeal for any kitchen mishaps, we recommend theJUXT pendant lights by Slide. Designed by Karim Rashid is elliptic in shape with a smooth, fluid outer surface and contrasting irregular inner surface to add a textural contrast; we love the use of the yellow JUXT pendants in this minimalist white kitchen to give a sense of character in an otherwise plain room.

Sustainable / Rustic

Disc pendant light by Graypants

If you’re after a textural rustic feel and sustainable product design – we recommend the Graypants collection, all the pieces are made out of recycled cardboard or birch wood. The collection is designed in a very organic way with curved shapes, giving a tactile, warm look to your interiors. Based in Seattle and Amsterdam the lighting company specialises in responsible design and sustainably sourced materials – all assembled in the Netherlands.

Industrial

DHARMA pendant by Karman

The DIES LED horizontal hanging light is a favourite of the Karman collection. A great example of industrial-luxe, the bright clear glass, tubular shape and symmetrical electrical cables give a considered high-design finish. Likewise, the DHARMA light carries an air of polished design, with an industrial rustic charm. The angular concrete light is ideal for placing in formation over a kitchen island or worktop; we love how the simple light would merge with polished stone kitchen tops or work in contrast with a traditional wooden kitchen. Both lights are also available in an outdoor version.

Modern Glamour

GANGSTER pendant by Karman

Working well for mix of different kitchen designs from modern rustic to modern glamour, the GANGSTER pendant lights by Karman add a distinct-yet-understated look to your room. Available in three different contemporary pendant designs with a glossy white outer material and an inner high-shine white, for contrast the inner also comes in a glowing bronze.

Minimalist

BELLUGA collection by Fabbian

The BELUGA is a range of sleek, minimal lighting for the home, available as ceiling, wall and recessed lighting this is an extensive range to cater for all your lighting needs. We like how you can use on their own, or as a spotlighting to combine with decorative lamps – ideal for a modern minimalist kitchen.

Maximalist

DAME OF LOVE by Slide

With thirteen different colours to choose from and its intricate, baroque design the DAME OF LOVE pendant light is a maximalist’s dream. In the typical shape of a dome, the pop-art and baroque style design adds layers of interest to the piece with cut out peek-a-boo sections and 3D applique. An ideal focal point to hang above a dining table – this designer lamp commands attention.

Colville Design Ltd