Pendant lamps dial up the style quotient of a kitchen, and they give the eye a place to rest in what is otherwise empty air space. If you're tired of the recessed can lights in your kitchen and want to add stylish pendants, use recessed can converters. The switch is as simple as screwing in a light bulb. A socket adapter with a cord spindle plugs into the socket, and a cover plate masks the recessed-can opening.
Not All Work
A set of three pendant lights gives this large island plenty of direct task lighting for chopping and prep, but they're not all business. The bold red drum shades steal the show -- adding personality and drama to this kitchen. In the scheme of a kitchen remodel, pendant lights are less expensive than switching out cabinets or countertops, making them a great place to take a risk. When you need a change or grow tired of the color palette, it's an easy change.
Adjustable Pendants
Pendant lamps usually hang at a standard height, but for variety and interesting effects, consider adjustable cable pendants with a center weight. The pendants can be suspended from a low-voltage ceiling fixture or a track-mounted transformer. Raise the pendant by pulling the counterweight down; to lower it, simply pull on the lamp.
Light Each Work Zone
The darker the colors in your kitchen, the more sources of light you'll need to make sure you can see what you're doing. Dark tile and medium brown wood absorb more light than white and light-color surfaces do, but in this kitchen a well-balanced lighting plan ensures adequate light at each work zone. Lines of recessed ceiling cans illuminate the central work area, and puck lights inside the glass-front cabinets help brighten the room. Pendants allow mood-setting illumination for parties. The large windows at the end of the room are a bonus to this well-lit kitchen.
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