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In many households, the kitchen island is the heart of the room. Whether as a place to cook, eat breakfast or socialize - the right lighting makes all the difference. In this guide, we show you how to set the scene for your kitchen island.
The focus here is on our high-quality designer lights from s.luce .
Well-planned lighting...
ensures optimum visibility when cooking and working.
creates mood and atmosphere when eating or drinking wine.
emphasizes the design of your kitchen and becomes a real eye-catcher.
can be adapted to your needs - functional & decorative.
But how do you find the perfect pendant light for your kitchen island ? And which lights are particularly suitable? Here are our s.luce highlights come into play.
Before you decide on a model, you should consider the following points:
Size of the kitchen island - How many lights do you need?
Height of the ceiling - How low can the luminaire hang?
Lighting effect - Direct light for working or indirect light for atmosphere?
Style of your kitchen - modern, Scandinavian, rustic, minimalist?
Below we present our most popular light series from s.luce - all ideal for use above a kitchen island, with design, function and quality at the highest level.
The s.luce Beam is a minimalist, linear pendant light that is particularly impressive in modern kitchens. Its elongated design adapts perfectly to the shape of a kitchen island.
Advantages:
Ideal for long kitchen islands or counters
Uniform light distribution due to linear design
In various lengths and colors available
Dimmable and can be combined with smart controls (e.g. ZigBee)
Tip: Choose a matt black or gold Beam to create contrasts - this gives your kitchen a sophisticated look.
The s.luce Orb pendant luminaire harmonizes design and lighting aesthetics. Its round shape looks particularly elegant and can be used individually or in groups.
Advantages:
Timeless ball design with a modern twist
Perfect as 3-piece arrangement over medium-sized islands
Combinable in different sizes and heights
Available in opal glass, smoked glass or clear glass
Tip: Use odd numbers (1, 3 or 5 lights) - this creates a more harmonious and exciting effect.
The s.luce Cruet is reminiscent of elegant decanter bowls. It brings elegance to your kitchen and the transparent glass body makes it look light, floating look.
Advantages:
Ideal for open-plan kitchens and modern living concepts
Stylish due to clear or smoky glass look
Warm white light for a cozy atmosphere
Also with filigree metal detail available
Tip: Cruet lights look particularly attractive above dark worktops or wooden surfaces.
The s.luce ball is small, round, simple - and yet a real design statement. Its compactness makes it ideal for Creative combinations for example with 5-7 balls at different heights.
Advantages:
Playful staging through free positioning
Also for smaller islands or kitchen units
In many color variations (white, black, gold, copper)
Works individually or as a cluster
Tip: Combine different colors of the Ball series for a unique look!
The s.luce Atom is more than just a light - it is an art object. Its organic shape is reminiscent of molecular structures and turns every kitchen island into a work of light art .
Advantages:
Ideal for loft-style kitchens or high ceilings
Dynamic design with asymmetrical effect
Available in different sizes
Can be combined with smart light control
Tip: Use the Atom as a solitaire if you want to stage your island as a central design object.
With s.luce MyLight gives you maximum freedom: you can combine canopies, cables, sockets and light sources to suit your taste. Perfect for DIY fans and individualists!
Advantages:
Modular system - You choose every detail
Large selection of cables, colors, shapes
Perfect for customized lighting installations
Particularly popular in Industrial or retro kitchens
Tip: Use decorative LED filament lights for extra charm!
The s.luce Ring pendant light impresses with its light, floating appearance and minimalist, circular design. It sets stylish accents above your kitchen island - without being obtrusive. It really comes into its own in open, minimalist kitchens.
Advantages:
Filigree ring design with elegant illuminated surface
Ideal for central islands of light with a modern look
In different diameters and colors available
Dimmable for flexible lighting scenes
Optionally with indirect additional lighting upwards
Tip: Hang two rings slightly offset next to each other - this creates a dynamic, architectural light image above your island.
The s.luce Crutch pendant light impresses with its unusual shape - inspired by architectural elements and sculptural design. It looks like a floating art object and turns your kitchen island into a stylish focal point.
Advantages:
Striking, asymmetrical design with character
Perfect for modern, minimalist kitchen spaces
Ideal as single light or combination of 2 over compact islands
Glare-free light thanks to downward-facing LED surfaces
In Matt black or white available with high quality finish
Tip: Combine two Crutch lights in different orientations - this creates an exciting, asymmetrical look with a gallery character.
The s.luce Belluna pendant light combines soft lines with an elegant glass design. Its bulbous silhouette is reminiscent of handmade glass art and creates a cozy, warm atmosphere above your kitchen island.
Advantages:
Gently curved shape for an inviting look
Particularly beautiful as groups of 2 or 3 over medium-sized islands
In elegant glass versions: Opal, smoked glass or clear glass
Can be combined with dimmable LED filament light sources
Ideal for modern to Scandinavian kitchen styles
Tip: Use warm white light with high color rendering (CRI ≥90) to perfectly accentuate wood and natural materials in the kitchen.
A few rules of thumb for orientation:
Small island (up to 120 cm): 1 large or 2 small pendant lights
Medium island (120-200 cm): 2-3 pendant lights in a row
Large island (from 200 cm): 3-5 luminaires or one linear luminaire such as the Beam
Important: The distance between the luminaires should be approx. 60-80 cm between the luminaires. The ideal height is 75-90 cm above the work surface .
For working: Neutral white (approx. 4000 K) - clear and concentrated
For dining and ambience: Warm white (2700-3000 K) - Cozy and inviting
The best solution: Dimmable light - so you can adjust the mood flexibly.
The choice of perfect pendant light for your kitchen island depends on many factors - from style and size to function.
With the s.luce series such as Beam, Orb, Cruet, Ball, Atom, MyLight, Ring, Crutch and Belluna can be found at skapetze® you are guaranteed to find the right solution.
Do you have any questions? Then get in touch, send us a picture of your kitchen island and we will advise you individually and quickly!
If you have any questions, we are here to help you with passion and expertise - as your lighting expert since 1979.
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