The next installment of an occasional series where we share tips and tricks of the trade to help you navigate sometimes puzzling home design questions.
Today’s Question: How high should I hang lighting above my island?
Similar to installing lighting above a table, the lighting above your island should be hung with a 30-36″ clearance between the bottom of the fixture and the island. This amount of space ensures that the quality of light will be bright enough to work by, but also not too focused on the island alone. Additionally, leaving 30-36″ puts the fixture high enough to leave open sight lines throughout the kitchen.
Often, fixtures above an island come in pairs. When that is the case, be sure the widest part of the fixtures are at least 30″ apart. Longer islands can accommodate larger fixtures, but the width between the two should still be at least 30″ apart.
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