Kitchen Lights

Kitchen lighting has to work hard, layering clear task light over prep surfaces with warmer ambient light for the parts of the room used for eating and sitting. Our kitchen lights span pendants designed to hang over islands and dining tables, flush ceiling fittings for galley layouts, and architectural track systems for open-plan spaces. Every fixture is tested for kitchen environments.

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    From £300

A three-metre island typically suits three pendants spaced evenly along its length, or two larger statement pendants. Shorter two-metre islands look balanced with two pendants or a single linear fixture. The pendants should hang roughly 75 to 85cm above the worktop for a standard island.

Warm white bulbs at 2700K give the most flattering light for cooking and social use, while 3000K feels slightly crisper for task-focused work. Cool-white and daylight bulbs (4000K and above) are best avoided in domestic kitchens as they can feel clinical. Dimmable switching lets you shift the mood by time of day.

Pendants over a kitchen table work beautifully, scaled so the fixture is roughly two-thirds the width of the table. Hang the bottom of the pendant 75 to 90cm above the tabletop for comfortable conversation and clear sightlines. A dimmable pendant softens the kitchen into a dining mood after the cooking's done.

Lights designed for kitchen use carry appropriate IP ratings for their intended position, with IP44 or higher on fixtures close to sinks or hobs. The IP rating appears on each product page, so you can match the fitting to the installation zone. An electrician should always confirm the correct zone for each position.