Tips for Choosing a Kitchen Bar Light
When choosing an island pendant light, in addition to focusing on aesthetics, it is important to consider practicality, lighting effect, and spatial coordination.
- luminance and colour temperature
The colour temperature of light affects the atmosphere of a space. Warm light (below 3000K) is ideal for creating a cozy environment, while cool light (above 4000K) suits modern minimalist styles, providing clearer lighting effects.
When cooking, strong lighting is needed, while during meals, the lighting can be dimmed to create a warmer atmosphere.
LED colour change pendant light is suitable for modern minimalist styles and create a comfortable and cozy atmosphere, the light can be adjust intensity according to the requirements to suit different scene needs.
This is an example of using LED pedant for your kitchen island.
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- Size matters
The size of the island and the light fixtures should be coordinated to ensure adequate lighting without creating a cluttered look. Generally, the height of the island lights should be determined based on the length of the island and the height of the space.
Generally, the suspension height of an island pendant light should be around 80-100 cm, with an ideal distance of about 60-80 cm from the surface of the island. This ensures proper illumination while avoiding interference.
Metal black pendant light can match industrial style or minimalist style kitchen and increase the visual appeal of the space.
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- Lighting styles
The island light should not only provide illumination but also coordinate with the overall kitchen decor style. Common styles include modern minimalist, Nordic, industrial, and country styles. When choosing, you can refer to the kitchen's main colour scheme and decorative elements, selecting lighting fixtures that match the overall style.
Linear light can create a sleek and minimalist modern atmosphere with strong lines.
This is an example of using linear lights that can seamlessly blend into the environment, occupying minimal space while achieving the desired lighting effect.
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- the quantity and distribution of lighting fixtures
The bar area typically allows for the choice of one or multiple pendant lights. Generally speaking, if the bar is long, it is advisable to install multiple smaller pendant lights evenly spaced to avoid lighting dead spots.
The spacing between light fixtures can be determined based on the size of the chandelier, with common spacings ranging from 30 to 40 cm.
Glass pendant lights are ideal for smaller spaces or environments where a sense of openness is desired, due to their transparent or semi-transparent nature, do not visually occupy as much space as other materials.
This is an example of using linear lights that can make the room appear more open and spacious.
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