Most kitchens look similar.
They’re utilitarian spaces usually filled with coffeemakers, blenders, and well-worn sets of pots and pans. However, if you take the time to outfit your kitchen with top-shelf gear, stock your cabinets with gourmet ingredients, and make tasty cocktails, then you need to light the room. Enter: pendant lamps for fashion and function. These fixtures are more than just aesthetics; they help you take control of your space.
The Ambiance You Never Knew You Needed
You don’t have to have much space to make an impact within it. A single pendant lamp (or two) can work wonders in changing the vibe of a room. Install it above an island, dining nook, or bar to establish a workable zone in the room. Increased brightness helps to keep you engaged and alert in the kitchen space. You can also switch to something softer to help you ease off at the dinner table.
Know this: it’s all in the placement. Get the position wrong, and it can throw off your eye or even ruin your line of sight. You’re going to want them to hang between 28 and 36 inches above the work surface to hit that sweet spot. Smaller options should come in threes for a balanced look, but we like going the opposite route with a commanding, larger-than-life single element.
Function With an Edge
Overhead lights have the bad habit of flattening or making your space look and feel like a clinic, which is worse. Pendant lights, on the other hand, give light where you need it most: over your work surface. That means there are no more ominous shadows on your onions or in the bowl while you’re mixing your famous cumin-rubbed skirt steak. However, that doesn’t mean they have to be boring.
Whether it’s a pendant chandelier, a drum shade pendant, a metal pendant light, or another pendant lighting fixture, Serena & Lily’s collection features a variety of hanging lights in materials such as rattan, glass, and brushed brass, and each type of light comes with a distinct personality. They all work as pure-bred design elements that live up to the hype.
A Small Tweak with Big Results
There’s no need to damage your wall or hire a contractor to fix the lighting. You can modernize your kitchen with just a few pendant light selections that you hang yourself. Also, if you’re a renter or homeowner, you can choose a plug-in option, so you can style up your space without committing to anything.
Consider this a way to make a statement. Black and sleek for the minimalist, fancy and ornate for the nostalgic, and bold shapes for the one who appreciates the good stuff.
Light Smarter, Not Harder
Kitchens are for more than just cooking. They are also for dinner parties and cocktails. So, lighting should be a part of the entire experience because it can make or mar the moment. So you want to update your kitchen? Let’s start from the top, quite literally. Pendants that fit your lifestyle and make you happier when you look at them should top your list. Don’t underestimate the power of a pendant when decorating your kitchen or anywhere else in the house.
