island pendant spacing

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Do my pendants look properly spaced, or should I have my builder move them apart (I’d rather not have to do that, unless it seems critical)? They are 21”w and I’m planning to put them 36” above the counter.

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chispa

last month

I spent lots of money on things others don't see in our custom home ... better windows/doors, insulation, sound proofing, multi-zone HVAC, etc.

I can see those pendants just fine, even without my reading glasses!

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Lyn Nielson
last month
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how long is the island? roughly 24"-30" apart 6"-12" from the ends of the island
millworkman
last month
That would make me crazy, I would want them centered over the island. Maybe makes no difference but just to my eye it looks like a swing and a miss......................
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Mdl
Original Author
last month
The island is about 120” long, they are centered, but there is seating along the front and right side, so the cabinetry is not symmetrical.

I expect there will be about 20” between them as it is now.
Lyn Nielson
last month
I would hang three lights, one centered
chispa
last month
These are things we obsess about and no one notices after the fact!

Don't forget that perfect symmetry is only observed while standing at that one particular spot.

Once you add the stools you will visually fill in the right side of the island with the overhang and balance things out.

I saved myself the agony by skipping pendants over my island! LOL. But I did place two at my large triple window, one on each side of the sink.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
last month
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This is the recommended spacing from the Visual Comfort website.

Perhaps the lights need wider spacing.

Maybe the medium size would look better in your kitchen & maybe the white is too much contrast. The black would work with your finishes.
WestCoast Hopeful
last month
The seating on one end and not the other throws it off a bit, I would still centre them to be honest.
tozmo1
last month
Can you post a picture with the chairs that will be used for seating?
Mdl
Original Author
last month
Thanks, they unexpectedly installed them today. Like Chispa mentioned, it really is not noticeable unless you stand in one place (that will eventually be occupied with furnishings).
Clyde Kalvin
last month
They look to close together for me.
la_la Girl
last month
I would leave them - if they bother you in a year then just pay to have them moved, it’s not a big project
chispa
last month
I agree with la_la. It looks like a lovely window filled space.
rebunky
last month
I think they would have looked better spaced a little further apart, but they don’t look bad as they are. Once you get everything furnished and decorated, I think you will be fine with the placement.

Your kitchen is looking gorgeous so far! I would love to see the finished result. Is that soapstone? I love the full backsplash. Great choice doing the dark electrical outlets so they blend in. I love it!