STEP 1 - SIZE & SHAPE
Select fittings that are in proportion to size and shape of your kitchen.
If in doubt, go larger. Smaller spaces look better with larger lights than ones that are too small.
Make sure your lights are high enough to be able to see one another across your island and don't obstruct you getting up and down but not so high that you are blinded by the glare of the bulb.
STEP 2 - RULE OF THREE
Achieve balance in a scheme by repeating an element 3 times, so hang 3 lights over a counter or dining table.
If in doubt about what material to choose, go for glass. The translucent quality of glass means the pendants will create a focal point without losing a sense of space.
A darker or heavier pendant will draw your attention and can overwhelm a space.
STEP 3 -SPACING
Find the centre point of your island. If you are fitting three pendants, the middle one should hang at this point with the other two an equal distance apart either side.
The space between your pendants should be at least 2ft (60cm) apart or equivalent to the width of one of your pendants at its widest point.
If lighting a small island – 6-7ft (2m) wide – use two pendants 30” (75cm) apart from the centre point.
