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Right height for island pendants

13 years ago

Hi need some help with distance between counter and light....the pendants are 18"" diameter and the ceiling height is 9 feet!!!
It is 45" now but looks a little high to me! Also what distance should the two pendants be spaced apart? The island is 8 feet long.
Thanks so much for the help!

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Angel 18432
13 years ago
I would have put 3 over the island, not one
dtwinney
Original Author
13 years ago
We will be hanging another pendant, so there will be two!!!
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abbyjean
13 years ago
I would hang the other one the same distance from the edge of the island that the current one is. Would that make sense? The height I am not sure of.
dtwinney
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks abbyjean, I was thinking the same thing:)
abbyjean
13 years ago
Great minds...........
abbyjean
13 years ago
I just googled the height right here on HOUZZ and found this.........Typically pendants should be placed 28 to 34 inches above the countertop, or 72 inches above the floor.
dtwinney
Original Author
13 years ago
Well that's why it looks too high, it is! Lol Thanks for the great info....
abbyjean
13 years ago
You are welcome and enjoy that wonderful room!!!

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