{"id":1178,"date":"2017-12-14T12:04:01","date_gmt":"2017-12-14T20:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/?p=1178"},"modified":"2018-04-17T14:36:19","modified_gmt":"2018-04-17T21:36:19","slug":"how-to-hang-pendant-lighting-in-the-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/how-to-hang-pendant-lighting-in-the-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hang Pendant Lighting in the Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lighting a kitchen is like accessorizing a favorite outfit. The sky is the limit when it comes to choosing styles, shapes and sizes.<\/p>\n

Whether you choose an antique crystal chandelier to hang over a farmhouse kitchen table or a few modern hand blown glass pendant lights for over a kitchen island, here are three key tips to keep in mind when hanging\u00a0pendant lighting<\/a> in the kitchen.<\/p>\n

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Paying attention to a few tips will help you hang your new kitchen pendant light.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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3 Kitchen Pendant Quick Tips<\/h2>\n

1. Hang the pendants 30 to 36 inches above tables and counter tops. This is the optimal, practical height for over-counter installation, especially when it comes to task lighting over a kitchen island.<\/p>\n

2. Hang lighting so that it doesn\u2019t block views across the kitchen. Sit at the island or table and make sure you can easily see the person sitting across from you.<\/p>\n

3. Put lighting on dimmers. Using a wall dimmer is the perfect way to set the mood for everything from romantic dinners or casual family gatherings.<\/p>\n

Whether you choose a modern pendant<\/a> made of glass or a more traditional shaded chandelier<\/a>, remember these rules of thumb so your lighting takes center stage.<\/p>\n

Check out our complete selection of kitchen pendant lights<\/a> for inspiration for lighting for your own kitchen!<\/p>\n

More Chandelier Ideas and Advice<\/h2>\n

How to Buy a Chandelier<\/a><\/p>\n

4 Tips for Buying Chandeliers<\/a><\/p>\n

How To Clean A Crystal Chandelier<\/a><\/p>\n

A Guide to Crystal Chandelier Glass<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Lighting a kitchen is like accessorizing a favorite outfit. The sky is the limit when it comes to choosing styles, shapes and sizes. 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