How far apart should I space pendant lights over Long Island?
I am installing 3 bed ant lights over my island. They are 12” diameter. I plan to put one in the center but am not sure how far apart to space the other two. The island is 148.5” long.
if I divide the island into thirds and place a light in the center of each section. The pendants will be spaced 37.5” apart. Is this too far? Many recommendations online say to space them 30-32” apart. I’m wondering if I should stick with 37.5” spacing or move them closet together and, if so, what spacing should I do?
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julia
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PROMark Bischak, Architect
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How far apart do I place pendant lights
Comments (1)Depends on how big the pendants are, and how high above the surface they are hung. On such a wide island, you might find that a row of pendants lights the center of the counter nicely but leaves the edges (where you'd work) a little dim....See MoreHow far apart to hang 12" pendants over 66" island?
Comments (3)Based on center of pendant light, which is how I'm understanding the 30" rule, correct? That would put layout at 12" in from each counter edge if I did math correctly, with 18" between pendants, but 30" between light bulbs within each pendant. Does that seem correct? Thanks so much Cara....See MoreHow far apart pendant lights on 7.5' island?
Comments (8)Re - the island - Your comments say it's 3'5" but the plans say it's 2'6". The distance between the sink wall is measured at 3'7" but don't forget that the counters will have an overhang up to around 1" on either side so now you're down to 3'5" distance What is the distance between the lower right corner of the island to the upper left corner of the counter across from it (keeping in mind counter overhangs). It looks like it could be a little tight. Just food for thought....See Morespacing between rough-in pendant lights over kitchen island l
Comments (7)Thx, Beverly. The rough-ins are 32 inches center to center so the spacing between the lighting would not be 30 to 32”. It will be less. Do you still think 32 inch centers on an island this size is good spacing? I’m thinking 12 to 14 inch wide pendants is the maximum I should go. Just wondering if they will be too small considering this oversized island....See More
PROVirgil Carter Fine Art
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cpartist
3 years agoWhat you should do is place the pendants absolutely centered on the island but place them 1/3 of the way in from the seating area.
Then place a high hat directly above your sink for good task lighting. That's what I did and it works beautifully. Those sitting at the island get good lighting and you working at the sink get good lighting and no one will ever notice if it's slightly off because no one ever stands exactly dead center looking.
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Galilee Lighting