Kitchen Pendant Light

Kitchen pendant lights have become a cornerstone of modern kitchen design, particularly over islands and breakfast bars. Heal's collection includes sculptural glass, aged metal and fabric-shaded designs from leading brands. Shop kitchen hanging lights to anchor your kitchen's lighting scheme.

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    Over a kitchen island or breakfast bar, pendant lights typically hang so the base of the shade sits 75–90cm above the worktop. This keeps the light close enough to be useful without obstructing sightlines across the kitchen. For a cluster of pendants, stagger heights by 5–10cm for visual interest.

    A standard rule is one pendant per 60–90cm of island length. A 150cm island suits two pendants, while a 240cm island looks best with three, evenly spaced. Leave at least 30cm between the end of the island and the first pendant for balance.

    Warm-white 2,700K bulbs suit evening use and entertaining, while slightly cooler 3,000K bulbs suit task-heavy kitchens. Choose dimmable LED bulbs to shift between modes throughout the day. Avoid very cool 4,000K+ bulbs, which can flatten food colours and feel clinical.

    Kitchen pendants work across most kitchen styles, with the right shade choice. Sculptural glass pendants suit modern kitchens, aged brass suits Shaker and period schemes, and fabric or paper pendants add warmth to Scandinavian kitchens. Choose pendants that echo other finishes in the room.

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    • Top 14 Smoked Glass Pendant Lights
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      Top 14 Smoked Glass Pendant Lights
      Searching for the perfect smoked glass pendant lights for your space? Look no further. We’ve compiled our top 14 pendant light made using smoked glass for you to choose from. These elegant designs will provide interior design inspiration for your space. If you like what you see, simply click on the image to find it online. Kyoto Smoked Glass Pendant Lights Heal's We love how the Kyoto Pedant Light is available in different shapes. This means you can mix and match them to create a statement cluster or keep them the same for continuity. Each light is hand-blown in Poland and has a metallic electroplated finish. This finish means the smoked glass pendant lights look mirrored when switched off and more translucent when illuminated. Parison Smoked Glass Pendant Lights Cheshire Architects for Resident This smoked glass ceiling light has a refined ombré effect that makes it stand out from other lighting. It’s beautifully mouth-blown by skilled glassmakers with a raw rim. By leaving the rim unfinished, the light has a rougher edge that keeps it looking modern. We love how the light is used here to illuminate a crisp white corridor, thanks to the ombré effect it makes the ceilings look even higher. Honey Smoked Glass Pendant Light Guillaume Delvigne for Heal’s Horizontal ribbed lines and a cylindrical silhouette mimic the shape of a beehive and inspired the Honey Pendant Light’s name. The glass ridges help to capture the bulb’s glow and soften it, so it casts a warm light. We think these contemporary smoked glass pendant lights look great displayed individually but also as part of a cluster. Try mix and matching it with other finishes to make more of a statement. Reveal LED Smoked Glass Pendant Lights Silje Nesdal for Northern Reveal is one of the most contemporary smoked glass ceiling lights in our selection. The pale colours of dawn seen on the Norwegian coast inspired this design. This is translated into the design through traditional Scandinavian design hallmarks such as brass accents and contemporary shapes. Instead of being illuminated by a bulb, the smoked glass light shade houses a horizontal LED module. This lends is an innovative, modern aesthetic. Bloom Smoked Glass Pendant Light Tim Rundle for Resident Paper lanterns and the way they fly through the air inspired Tim Rundle’s Bloom Pendant Light. It mimics the paper lantern design with a stainless-steel mesh inner surrounding the bulb and a smoked glass diffuser. When illuminated, it casts a soft glow through the shade. This also highlights the unique pattern created by the steel mesh inner and casts a pool of light downward. Sunset Brass & Smoked Glass Pendant Lights Cattelan Italia The Sunset Pendant is composed of six smoked glass diffusers suspended from angular steel stems. Its futuristic design means it’s perfect for modern homes and its extensive width ensures it creates a dramatic focal point. This smoked glass chandelier looks striking suspended over a kitchen island or dining table to create a visual impact. Olson Glass Cloche Pendant Light Heal's Multiple different shapes and sizes make up the Olson Pendant Light collection. Each fitted with antique brass fittings, these lights bring an industrial touch to these modern smoked glass pendant lights. They look particularly great when paired with exposed filament bulbs and displayed in a cluster with pendant of varying sizes. Soap Pendant Light Ota Svoboda for Bomma This smoked glass light shade really stands out because of its craftsmanship. Each one is freely blown from glass without using a mould, this creates an organic shape that is different from one light to the next. The lamp’s design was inspired by the every-changing shape of soap bubbles. To strengthen the similarity, the pendant light has an iridescent finish achieved through a unique metallisation process. Anchor Smoked Glass Pendant Lights Timothy Oulton As part of Timothy Oulton’s Noble Souls collection, the Anchor Pendant Light was designed to showcase ancient crafts. As such, its fluted glass shade is hand-blown by skilled artisans using methods that have remained relatively unchanged since they were invented in Syria over 2000 years ago. The entire collection is a celebration of natural materials and traditional techniques. Deco Knot Pendant Light Genevieve Bennet for Heal's This luxurious art deco pendant light is perfect inspiration for those who like traditional design with a modern flourish. The Deco Glass Pendant Light features a smoked glass dome sat atop an opaque orb. This casts a beautiful glow when the light is switched on. The addition of a fluted brass stem exudes luxury and completes the pendant light. Apollo Pendant Lights Cattelan Italia As part of Timothy Oulton’s Noble Souls collection, the Anchor Pendant Light was designed to showcase ancient crafts. As such, its fluted glass shade is hand-blown by skilled artisans using methods that have remained relatively unchanged since they were invented in Syria over 2000 years ago. The entire collection is a celebration of natural materials and traditional techniques. Grace Smoked Glass Pendant Lights Heal's The exclusive Grace Pendant Light radiates the sophisticated style typical of 1960s glassware. It’s accented with a modern twist in the form of its slanted base, allowing light to escape from the base. The addition of smoked and coloured glass finishes sets the mood and helps to create a warm glow when illuminated. Colour is added to the glass whilst it is being blown, meaning the hue won’t fade or scratch. Bubble Smoked Glass Pendant Light Heal's The Bubble Pendant Light is perfect if you’re looking for a modern smoked glass lamp with a different. This exclusive Heal’s light is hand-blown using smoked glass and is hand-finished with bubble detailing so each finish is subtly different. When illuminated, the bubbles diffuse the light’s glow even further to create a textural effect. Bolha Pendant Light Heal's This contemporary glass pendant light is named after the Portuguese word for ‘bubble’ thanks to its bubble-like finish. Like bubbles, each Bolha Pendant Light is unique with the dimples differing slightly on each piece. This is because each of these smoked glass pendant lights is individually hand-blown to achieve the organic shape. Bronzed metal fittings complete the pendant, so it looks right at home in modern interiors.
    • Kitchen Island Pendant Lighting Ideas For 2020
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      Kitchen Island Pendant Lighting Ideas For 2020
      From statement clusters to modern chandeliers, discover inspiration for kitchen island pendant lighting at Heal’s. If you’re thinking about installing a kitchen island then something you’ll want to consider is lighting. Since kitchen islands stand in the centre of the room away from sockets and wall lights, pendants are normally the solution. Factor the lights your like into your design and build process as sometimes they require additional support from an electrician. To help inspire you, we’ve compiled some of our favourite kitchen island pendant lighting ideas. If something catches your fancy, click on the image to find it at Heal’s. Keep it natural & neutral More often than not, natural materials and neutral hues will lift a space. Keeping your kitchen island pendant lighting neutral doesn’t mean you can’t play around with it. Position each pendant light at a different level to bring a touch of curation to the design. Industrial kitchen island pendant lighting Kitchen lighting doesn’t necessarily have to be modern. Opt for timeless designs like the Anglepoise Original 1227 Pendant Light to complete an industrial aesthetic. Other ways to create an industrial look are to use thick black wires or to use raw materials like metal and concrete. Make a modern statement A pendant that combines multiple lights under one electrical cord keeps the kitchen island looking streamlined and neat clean. The clean lines of this Ambit Rail Lamp from Muuto really draw the room together and highlight the island. Exposed bulbs Exposed bulbs are really clever ways to update your kitchen island pendant lighting without making any major changes. There are many brands out there that offer energy-efficient LED bulbs. These range from organic shapes with exposed filaments to clean opaque orbs that cast indirect light throughout the room. Modern Scandinavian kitchen island pendant lighting Scandinavian lighting doesn’t start or end at natural finishes and the ethereal globes we’ve come to identify with it. In fact, lots of mid-century Scandinavian designs boast metallic finishes that develop beautiful patinas as they age. By pairing metallic finishes with materials like wood and concrete you add an understated opulence to the room’s design. The PH 5 Mini works perfectly here for just that reason. A contemporary cluster Clusters come in all shapes and forms and look great suspended over a kitchen island or dining table. You could choose to coordinate the shades and suspend them at different heights. Or you could create a kaleidoscope of colour by combining the same pendants in different hues. To make a real centrepiece, you could even try mixing and matching across different styles. The world is your oyster when it comes to kitchen island clusters. Go big or go home If your space is large enough and it fits your style, why not suspend an oversized pendant over your kitchen island? We love the way Brookmans by Smallbone has styled this contemporary kitchen with Tom Dixon’s Spring Pendant Light. It really lends an added dimension of modernity to the space and as well as a statement flourish. Cutting-edge kitchen island pendant lighting By carefully combining different styles, you can create a truly unique and creative kitchen. In this image, Flos has positioned the cutting-edge Arrangements Pendant Light in a thoroughly an industrial kitchen. The result is a bold aesthetic that’s united under the glow of the envy-inducing kitchen island pendant lighting.