Kitchen Pendant Light

Discover trendy kitchen pendant lights: from metal to rose gold

Kitchen pendant lights require a very special choice on your part. It can sublimate your kitchen and even accentuate its style.

Metal pendant lights

Metal is a versatile and resistant material that adapts to many decorating styles. A metal pendant light can be chosen according to its colour (black, white, grey) and finish (silver, gold or bronze). The metal structure also offers a variety of shapes such as cages, balls or spheres to give your kitchen an industrial or modern touch. More colourful lamps are also available, such as this design orange metal pendant light.

Wood and steel suspended lamps

The mix of wood and steel gives rise to original, elegant lighting fixtures. These materials add both a natural and industrial feel, creating an interesting contrast with the rest of the decor. You can opt for pendant lights in cylindrical or rectangular shapes to add a Scandinavian or vintage touch to your kitchen.

Pendant lights in rose gold

Rose gold is a warm, luxurious colour that’s all the rage in interior design. A rose gold pendant light is perfect for adding a touch of glamour to your kitchen while remaining discreet and refined. Geometric or round shapes are ideal for this type of pendant light, which goes well with neutral or pastel colours.

How to choose the perfect hanging light to illuminate your kitchen

Consider size and optimal lighting

The size of the hanging light should be proportional to the size of your kitchen and dining area. It’s important not to choose a fixture that’s too big or too small, to ensure even, pleasant lighting. The ideal solution is to opt for a pendant whose height can be adjusted as required, using a cable or hook. Pendant lights are usually bright enough over an island or a table, but for the worktops, combine them with ceiling lights or under-cabinet lighting.

Analyse kitchen style and decoration

Your pendant should match the overall style of your kitchen, whether contemporary, classic, industrial or Scandinavian. Also consider the materials (wood, metal, concrete) and colours (white, black, grey) present in your space to create visual harmony.

Don’t neglect hanging lamp installation and maintenance

Installing a pendant requires a secure electrical connection to the ceiling and a solid mounting to support the light fitting’s weight. Make sure you comply with current electrical standards, and call in a qualified electrician if necessary. What’s more, choose easy-to-maintain materials and LED bulbs, which use less energy than incandescent bulbs.

Current trends in kitchen pendant lights: from concrete to brass

Industrial pendant lights in concrete

Concrete is a sturdy, minimalist material that lends an industrial touch to your kitchen. Concrete pendant lights can be chosen according to shape (cylindrical, cubic) and size to suit the available space and create functional, designer lighting.

Scandinavian rattan pendant lights

Rattan is a natural material that brings a warm, friendly ambience to your kitchen. Rattan pendant lights are lightweight and come in different shapes (spherical, oval) to match your room’s Scandinavian or bohemian style.

Brass retro pendants

Brass is a noble, elegant material reminiscent of refined, antique lighting fixtures. Brass pendants can be adorned with fabric, opal or clear glass shades to diffuse a soft, warm light in your kitchen.

Create a warm ambience with kitchen pendant lights: must-have tips

Play with colours and materials

To create a warm ambience in your kitchen, opt for hanging lights in warm colours (gold, copper, rose gold) or natural materials (wood, bamboo, rattan). You can also mix different types of pendant lights to create an eclectic and original ensemble.

Use a dimmer switch

The dimmer allows you to adjust the intensity of light to suit your needs and the time of day. This makes it possible to create a subdued atmosphere for a romantic dinner, or a brighter light for cooking. Check that both the pendant light and the bulb are dimmable: only some of our kitchen pendant lights are.

Play with the height and number of hanging lights

You can multiply the pendant lights above your central island, table or bar to create a spectacular, convivial effect. Vary the heights, too, to bring dynamism and relief to your decor.

Our kitchen pendant lights in detail

With more than 200 models, metal is the main material, on more than half of our kitchen pendant lights, followed by wood (about one in five), aluminium, glass and concrete. Black and white are the most common colours, ahead of grey, beige and gold. Modern and minimalist designs dominate, with industrial, Scandinavian and vintage models too. Tubes, round shades and globes are the most frequent shapes, and long LED batten pendant lights are a good fit above a kitchen island.

About four in ten models take an E27 bulb, others GU10 or G9, and some have integrated LED; only a few are dimmable. More than half are shipped from our warehouse in China and most of the others from our warehouse in Poland, in about 8 working days on average; the exact time is shown on each product page. A few examples: the Opal glass globe pendant light in chrome, the Industrial glass tube pendant light and the Pendant light with 3 raw concrete tubes on a bar.

See also: kitchen ceiling lights, kitchen chandeliers and kitchen wall lights.

FAQ kitchen pendant lights

What is a kitchen pendant light?

A kitchen pendant is a light fixture suspended from the kitchen ceiling, playing an essential role in lighting and decorating this space. It combines aesthetics and functionality to create a warm, practical ambience in one of the most important rooms in the house.

What materials are commonly used for kitchen pendant lights?

Kitchen pendant lights are made from a variety of materials, including metal, wood, glass, bamboo, rattan, plastic, and many others. The choice of material often depends on the decorating style of the kitchen.

What shapes and styles are available for kitchen pendant lights?

Kitchen pendant lights come in a variety of shapes, such as balls, squares, hats, flowers, teardrops, clusters, dragonflies, clouds, birds, origami, petals, rounds, tubes, and more. Styles range from modern to vintage, industrial, Scandinavian, and more.

How do I choose the perfect hanging lamp for my kitchen?

To choose the ideal pendant, consider the size of your kitchen, its decorating style, ceiling height and optimal lighting. Also make sure you comply with electrical standards during installation, and choose materials that are easy to maintain.

What size should kitchen pendant lights be?

For a single pendant light that lights the whole room, a common rule is (length + width of the room in m) × 8 to 10 = diameter in cm. Over an island, two or three smaller pendant lights, hung about 75 to 85 cm above the worktop, give more even light, and a long LED batten pendant light is another option.