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Turn cooking into an adventure and illuminate it with the perfect light for the kitchen island

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"Monotonous cooking and stirring at the stove became obsolete years ago; what's needed now is sophisticated cutting, seasoning and flavoring. The kitchen island and its kitchen island lighting support this. No kitchen island should be without the right hanging lamp. Hanging kitchen lamps, which are recognizable as pendant lights, are the ideal lighting for the fitted kitchen with cooking island."

A hanging kitchen lamp - an eye-catcher in many ways



What would a home be without the right kitchen? As the kitchen is often seen as the centerpiece, a home like this would not be complete. And just like the salt in the soup, the light in the kitchen is a very important piece of furniture. The light source must be chosen harmoniously and be convincing, as this simply makes things easier by hand.


Finding the right lighting for your kitchen island


The kitchen island is often the centerpiece of a modern kitchen - a place for cooking, eating and socializing. The right lighting plays a crucial role in combining functionality with aesthetics. Suspended kitchen lamps are particularly popular as they provide targeted light and also act as stylish design elements.


Pendant lights as a versatile solution

Pendant lights are one of the preferred light sources above the kitchen island, as they provide even illumination and enhance the overall look of the kitchen. Depending on the style of your interior, you can choose from numerous variants:

  • Modern style: Minimalist shapes, clean lines and materials such as metal or glass fit perfectly into a modern kitchen.
  • Scandinavian look: Light colors, natural materials and subtle shapes create a friendly and inviting ambience.
  • Country style: Playful details, warm light tones and traditional materials such as wood or ceramics give the kitchen a cozy atmosphere.


Functionality meets design

In addition to style, the focus should also be on functionality. Multi-flame pendant lights or height-adjustable models allow flexible adaptation to different requirements - whether for cooking or for cozy evenings.

Well-planned kitchen island lighting not only ensures optimum lighting conditions, but also creates targeted accents that make your kitchen look even more inviting.


Use the modern form of kitchen design and select a harmonious kitchen island lighting system at the same time



But not every pendant light is designed for kitchen island lighting. These points should be considered when buying the right kitchen island lighting:


Point 1: Kitchen island lighting relies on the right canopy


Kitchen island lighting is generally impressive because it not only has one light, but combines several lamps. This is because a larger canopy ensures that the kitchen island is fully illuminated to your complete satisfaction. Die skapetze® lighting experts make individual illumination standard. A canopy can combine up to 30 lamps. Especially the s.luce pendant lights are always very popular when it comes to illuminating large areas. People always like to rely on an individual lighting concept that the skapetze® lighting experts will create especially for you.


Point 2: The kitchen island lighting must be able to be used selectively Light is needed where work is being done, so the pendant luminaire in the kitchen must not just illuminate one place, it should be able to be used selectively or specifically. In this way, the kitchen island pendant light always provides optimum lighting.


It should be adjustable and adapt to your personal work area in the kitchen. For example, the spotlights for kitchen island lighting may be spaced 50 to 80 cm apart. Each spotlight must be designed to provide the appropriate light intensity.


Point 3: Luminous intensity that is dimmable


Of course, the kitchen island lighting needs to be powerful. After all, the perfect dinner usually takes place in the evening. But once the work is done, the luminous intensity of the hanging kitchen lamp must be dimmable and be able to withdraw discreetly from the lighting concept of the room.


Point 4: Don't forget to be economical


In times when the price of electricity is going through the roof, it makes sense to make sure that the kitchen island pendant light is fitted with LEDs when you buy it. Many kitchen lamps that are suitable for the kitchen island are already equipped with LED light sources.

Rely on high functionality



Anyone who opts for a kitchen design with a kitchen island is building on the high functionality of living. This is further enhanced by the right lighting. The various kitchen elements are thus given their specific place. If you have a lot of space available, you can rely on the kitchen and its legendary kitchen island.


This ensures sufficient storage space. When it comes to kitchen island lighting, the larger the canopy, the larger and brighter the lighting design. If the kitchen island is often used as a counter with stools that provide suitable seating, it makes sense to opt for a modern hanging kitchen lamp. A light source like this attracts everyone's attention and sometimes has a very inviting effect on onlookers.



You too can benefit from the skapetze® lighting experts



Just as everyone has their own style of living, everyone has their own lighting concept. If you need professional support with your concept, our team of skapetze® lighting experts will be happy to help.


We'll tell you at what distance your pendant lights should be placed and how you can use pleasant diffused light for your kitchen.


If you are currently redesigning your kitchen and need support and help with your lighting concept, you are also welcome to visit us in person at Bavaria's largest lighting studio. You will learn how professionals plan lighting in the kitchen and all the things you need to consider. We will be happy to show you the lighting technology in detail.


The bottom line on kitchen island lighting



A hanging kitchen lamp should not only be a functional light source, it should also be creative and individual. It should provide good illuminance that can be dimmed to avoid glare. A kitchen island benefits from ceiling or pendant lights in a wide variety of designs. These lamps succeed very well in emphasizing the living ambience.


If you need advice or a lighting concept, the team at skapetze® will be happy to help you and create a professional lighting concept for you.


Arrange a consultation online now or drop by our lighting studio.


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