Recessed lighting or chandelier over table in kitchen?
Amy Heater
6 years ago
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chandelier or semi-flush lighting over kitchen table?
Comments (13)FWIW, I have a bowl type pendant over my table and I like it a lot. I have a fixture with small lights over my island and I didn't want even 'more' small lights in my room such as a chandelier would give. And, like you I wanted a less formal look to my kitchen. Putting a dimmer on it will control the amount of light you have at any given time, and the pendant bowl will give a nice finish to your table & seating area. Having said that, if you would prefer the look of a semi-flush mount there is no rule out there that says you can't do it....See Morerecessed lighting over kitchen sink
Comments (6)We have two over the sink area. They have LED bulbs and are each centered on a window. The one on the left is on a separate switch (in the window frame and existing before renovation) that I leave on when we are out of the kitchen or house so that we can find our way in the dark. The lights are on the sides of the sink but not centered on the sink. Here is a photo while we were renovating....See MoreNeed ideas for chandelier over my kitchen table
Comments (12)Wow, I see so many great ideas. huango - I had no idea there were fans where you could fold the blades when you wanted it to look like a regular lamp. To be honest we have never used the fan in the 17 years we've lived here. But that is an interesting idea. lavender_lass - that's a beautiful lamp. And it has a telescoping extension rod so I can play around with how far down I want it to hang. crl_ That's an interesting idea - in fact I realize with my fan up near the ceiling that is what I currently have and it does work - you definitely see the lamp over the island long before you notice the fan/lamp. And LOL I used to have lamps like that round ball years ago in another house. aktillery9 That's a very modern lamp and definitely could work. nosoccermom - those are all excellent choices too. Thanks everyone - not only did you give me great ideas but also new websites to check out....See Morekitchen lighting dilemma - pendants or recessed over island
Comments (5)Your concerns are very valid, and there is absolutely no need to have pendant lighting if you have can lighting there. I'm from a family of tall people and really understand wanting the upper visual space to feel open. Keep the extra light you've added. It's always safer to have extra light than to miss it, and you can put those lights on dimmers to adjust the levels to the need of the moment....See More
Peter Roehrich
6 years ago
PRONiche Interiors
6 years agoA light fixture over a kitchen table is a great way to add character to your home. It's one of our favorite design tools when working on a project. See below for some inspiration. Good luck!
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6 years agoA chandelier adds a lot more than just light!
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