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Help coordinating island pendants and breakfast nook lighting

5 years ago

There will be two of these pendants over our kitchen island (Yeon, Rejuvenation). It is a transitional space with white cabinets, dark gray/blue island, medium hardwood floors, soft gold hardware.






I'm trying to coordinate with a fixture for the breakfast nook (which is a round table with two large oversized chairs). What do you think about one of these?










Comments (16)

  • 5 years ago

    Of the 4 chandeliers you posted, I like the first one best. 2nd and 3rd are good options as well. Something about the 4th makes me not like it with your pendants (which I LOVE!).

    kcorn thanked megs1030
  • 5 years ago

    With the styles you are looking at, I think I would go with something like this.



    Or alternatively








    kcorn thanked freedomplace1
  • 5 years ago

    How many watts do those fixtures provide? Why not use the same fixture over the breakfast table?

    kcorn thanked felizlady
  • 5 years ago

    I like the first three, number four not so much with your pendants. Can you show your breakfast nook? May help narrow it down

    kcorn thanked Trem Wills
  • 5 years ago

    @felizlady, I am not sure about the watts, I will have to check.


    @msteezzy, Here is a photo of our current nook area. First photo is looking directly at it from the island and beyond that is our family room. Second photo is taken from the family room looking into the kitchen so you can see how this light fixture relates to the pendants over the island (note: island is currently two tier and will be changed to single level).






  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    (not a pro) Cool pendant! I like the first chandy posted by freedomplace1 - I like the graceful shape and the gold and black.

    The bulb in your pendant is part of its sleek look, so I did a mockup of freedomplace's first chandy with bulbs similar to your pendant. I'm not saying this is the right way to go, but thought it might help to see the difference the bulb shape might make.



    Along with the bulbs, I think the chain makes it look more traditional. Depending on your ceiling height, it would be interesting to see if you could eliminate the chain (this depends on how it's connected to the canopy):



    and/or get a longer down rod if you need a lower fixture:



    I have several fixtures that came with multiple down rods that could be used together or apart depending on the ceiling height.

    But even with the chain I like that one best.

    kcorn thanked chicagoans
  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    @chicagoans - Perfect. Thank you.👌🏻


    I actually think the chain could work well, especially now that I see the actual nook; but it is great to see the other options, as well. Beautiful renderings. And brilliant on the bulb switch; changes the whole look/vibe. I think original bulbs could work well, also - but it’s not an easy choice now! :)

    And Yes, now I notice how the same bulb is in the pendant. Brilliant!

  • 5 years ago

    Atrio Collection 4-Light Liberty Gold Finish Pendant 19 in. with Clear Glass, Home Depot

    kcorn thanked Irene Morresey
  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    @freedomplace1 and @chicagoans, thank you! I like that fixture and using the same bulbs as the pendant.


    Do you know the brand / name of this fixture?


    I found another one, which is similar, but has the linear / bent arm look vs the soft curve.



  • 5 years ago

    I love the last one you posted! I think it goes very well with the pendants and your space.

    kcorn thanked Trem Wills
  • 5 years ago

    Your nook doesn’t need a lot of light. If your island is your primary prep area, you need good lighting. Because the three fixtures will be seen from several other areas, I suggest using three of the same fixtures so the kitchen and nook don’t look like a lighting store with different pendants.

  • 5 years ago

    @felizlady, that's a good point. When we originally moved in to this house, there were only recessed lights over the island and a chandelier in the nook. I switched it to pendants a few years ago when I was starting to figure out what to do with the space. I do not think the current clear glass pendants clash with the chandelier over the nook table or make it look too cluttered. But I can see how that could happen with too much going on.

  • 5 years ago

    Hi - what did you finally decide? I am putting the same pendants in as well

  • 5 years ago

    I put recessed cans over the nook as another fixture seemed to be too much once I hung the pendants.