20 Inspiring Kitchens With Stylish Pendant Lights Over the Island

1. A pair of pendant lights that blend modern and traditional styles hangs over this Nebraska kitchen’s large wood-and-white island. The pendants’ black trapezoidal frames and white fabric drum shades to add contrast to the space and complement the dark metal frames on the seating below. Kitchen by Caliber Homes and Joelle Elaine Design with staging by Amethyst Home.

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2. Leah Muller Interiors opted for clear glass globe pendants with internal triangular metal hardware above the bright blue island in this white Florida kitchen. The pendants keep views throughout the kitchen unobstructed and add a light feel.

3. The industrial-style metal dome pendants over the waterfall island in this Austin, Texas, kitchen by Urbane Design add a touch of grit to the room’s crisp and classic look. Black on the outside of the domes matches the counter seating and hardware pulls. White lacquer on the inside helps to reflect more light onto the kitchen’s white surfaces.

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4. Two geometric metal lights are lined up in this warm wood-and-white California kitchen by Lauren Jacobsen Interior Design. Layers of circles, ovals and cubes make up the design of the artful black, white and gilded forms above the large white island.

5. This quartet of contoured two-tone pendants adds modern contrast to the wood, marble, gold and dark green surfaces in this luxe Chicago kitchen by Rae Duncan Interior Design. Two black-and-white cones are fused together to create the minimalist lights, which are subtle enough to let the kitchen design be the star.

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6. Designer Terri Sears gave a white kitchen in Brentwood, Tennessee, some extra bounce with these statement lantern pendants. A navy blue island and acrylic seats with gold supports sit below two large luminaires made of frosted white glass and glimmery metal trim that blends well with the kitchen’s golden cabinet hardware and countertop decor.

7. Beautiful walnut cabinets and a matching linear island topped with Calacatta marble define this modern Huntington Beach, California, kitchen. To complete the space, Moss Yaw Design Studio used three contemporary light fixtures with mirrored disc-shaped shades and globular glass diffusers that give off soft ambient light.

8. The soft jewel tones and contoured silhouettes of the pendant lights in this San Diego kitchen by Nau Builders add pops of color and beautiful shape to the room’s clean and neat design. Light pink, blue and white hues on the luminaires brighten up the dark gray and rich wood island, cabinets and back wall storage.

9. This ultramodern kitchen in Australia by Dawes Design & Drafting Group is full of dark colors and a concrete-topped island that sits below three “Star Wars"-inspired pendants. The bold and moody fixtures feel unexpected in the space.

10. Three charming pendants over the crisp island in this Boca Raton, Florida, kitchen are cast in concrete with an antiqued effect full of character and depth. Light stone gray on the bottom and a washed blue effect on the top add subtle contrast to the wood-and-white design details in the kitchen by J.P. DiMisa Luxury Homes.

11. The clean and contemporary design of this Cupertino, California, kitchen by Urbanism Designs is a perfect match for the duo of white dome pendants over the waterfall island. Globe lights hang underneath white hoods with light wood hardware that complements the wood chairs, floating cabinetry and floors.

12. This midcentury-style Oregon kitchen by Willow Creek Interiors features two white-and-metallic cone pendants placed close together over the large wood-and-white island. The classic pendant design blends well with the room’s wood cabinets, seating and floors.

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13. BLOM Design Studio crafted this spunky kitchen full of wood, black and turquoise surfaces in Greenville, South Carolina. Black metal cage pendants with a semiexposed bulb give the kitchen a modern touch without overshadowing the midcentury design elements, such as the molded wood counter stools.

14. A pair of oversize white-and-gold pendants with drum forms light up this Minnesota kitchen by Michels Homes and Talla Skogmo Interior Design. The large luminaires provide targeted light for the island and bold decoration for the all-white kitchen, which also features colorful, beachy counter stools.

15. This contemporary farmhouse-style home in Illinois has an open kitchen with black, off-white and dark wood surfaces. LC Interiors chose understated globe pendants with thin geometric cages in a gold finish for the lighting over the island. Brown leather seating with gilded accents complements the glimmer of the pendants and hardware throughout.

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16. This Amarillo, Texas, transitional kitchen by High Ground Homes mixes design styles with farmhouse-inspired barn doors, a traditional white horizontal tile backsplash and classic white cabinetry. But it’s the industrial-style gunmetal pendant lights over the wood-topped island that catch the eye with their dramatic design.

17. Neutrals abound in this Colorado kitchen by Ejay Interiors serve as a great backdrop for the trio of black sculptural tower pendants over the extra-large island. The sleek lamps give off ample light for dining without cluttering the open and serene space.

18. In Brooklyn, New York, this soothing blue-green kitchen by Baxt Ingui Architects features three glass-and-metal pendants that feel contemporary and architectural. The molded glass forms of different sizes and the shiny metallic finishes add beautiful decoration to the relaxing space.

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19. Dual basket weave dome pendants hang over the bold blue island in this Texas lake house kitchen by Wamhoff Design|Build. Parisian-inspired bistro stools in a blue-and-white polka-dot motif blend beautifully with the beachy shades.

20. Plum Design West chose trios of unique pendant lights in the shape of scaled-up wine bottles for this dark, contemporary kitchen in Los Angeles. The red, blue, green and frosted white bottles cast a playful glow over the black marble island.

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