Choosing the right kitchen pendant lights can feel like a real headache—especially when your kitchen is on the small side. It's essential to select lighting fixtures that are both compact and practical, ensuring they don't obstruct movement while still providing plenty of light. So how do you get it right? Follow Lumeers' expert tips and advice to illuminate your narrow kitchen with the perfect pendant lights.
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Go for minimalist pendant lights
In a narrow kitchen, the key goal is to make the most of the space while keeping the room uncluttered. For this reason, it's best to choose functional pendant lights with a simple design. Steer clear of oversized fixtures that take up too much room. It's also wise to avoid lining up several pendants, as this can make the space feel cramped. For a small kitchen with less than 8 m² floor area, limit yourself to a maximum of two pendants. Depending on your style, opt for long, slender pendant lights to complement the layout. Bell-shaped pendant lights are also a great choice for both lighting and adding a decorative touch to your kitchen. An added bonus: this type of lighting is easy to clean.
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Hang pendant lights at the right height
To light your narrow kitchen effectively, pendant lights should be installed at a carefully determined height. The lower the pendant, the more focused and direct the beam of light becomes. Therefore, the cable length needs to be adjusted according to your ceiling height. So the pendant doesn't get in the way, position it above your work surface. The ideal drop in this case is 1.60 metres. Most narrow kitchens don't have a central island, but if you do—or even just a table in the middle—the best place to hang pendant lights is directly over the furniture. The distance from the lowest point of the pendant to the furniture should range between 80 centimetres and one metre.
Extra tips for brightening a narrow kitchen with pendant lights
If your small kitchen lacks natural light, you can enhance its brightness by adding stylish wall lights above your cupboards. They'll help optimise illumination and make your cabinetry stand out—especially in a modern kitchen. Other clever ideas for lighting and decorating your compact kitchen with pendants include:
- choosing pendant lights with LED bulbs for energy savings and maximum light output,
- adding ceiling lights and spotlights to further boost overall brightness,
- opting for functional pendant lighting,
- adding LED strips or neon bars if needed to highlight work areas such as the hob or sink,
- selecting kitchen lighting fixtures with dimmer switches for greater flexibility.
Whatever your needs for pendant lights in your small kitchen, you’ll find at Lumeers lighting fixtures that fit your available space perfectly: glass, concrete, metal, rattan, or wood pendant lights—no matter your preferred style, be sure to browse our extensive catalogue to uncover some truly outstanding pieces.
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