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Kitchen island pendant light: how to create the right kitchen lighting!

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Your guide to the perfect kitchen island pendant light


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 .

Why is the right kitchen island lighting so important?

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? This is where our s.luce highlights come into play.

What factors play a role in the selection of the pendant light?

Before you decide on a model, you should consider the following points:


  • Size of the kitchen island - how many lights do you need?

  • Ceiling height - how low can the light fixture hang?

  • Lighting effect - direct light for working or indirect light for mood lighting?

  • Style of your kitchen - modern, Scandinavian, rustic, minimalist?

Which lights fit perfectly above a kitchen island?

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.

s.luce Beam - Filigree pendant lamp solution on beams or track system

What makes the Beam series so special?

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 thanks to linear design

  • Available in various lengths and colors

  • 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.

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Orb - The kitchen island pendant lights for design lovers

Why is the orb series a real eye-catcher?

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 spherical design with a modern twist

  • Perfect as an arrangement of 3 above medium-sized islands

  • Can be combined 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.

s.luce Orb Kücheninsel Pendelleuchte

s.luce Cruet - glass pendant light in various colors & Sizes

What distinguishes the Cruet series?

The s.luce Cruet is reminiscent of elegant decanter bowls. It brings elegance to your kitchen and creates a light, floating look thanks to the transparent glass body.


Advantages:

  • Ideal for open-plan kitchens and modern living concepts

  • Stylish thanks to clear or smoky glass look

  • Warm white light for a cozy atmosphere

  • Also available with filigree metal detail


Tip: Cruet lights look particularly beautiful above dark worktops or wooden surfaces

s.luce Cruet Kücheninsel Pendelleuchte

s.luce Ball - The playful pendant light with light slit

When is the Ball series perfect?

The s.luce Ball is small, round, simple - and yet makes a real design statement. Its compactness makes it ideal for creative combinations, for example with 5-7 balls at different heights.

Advantages:

  • Playful staging thanks to free positioning

  • Also suitable for smaller islands or kitchen units

  • Available in many different colors (white, black, gold, copper)

  • Works individually or as a cluster

Tip: Combine different colors of the Ball series for a unique look!

s.luce Ball pendelleuchte

s.luce Atom - Effective highlight as a kitchen island pendant light

What makes the Atom series so special?

Die s.luce Atom is more than just a luminaire - 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 an asymmetrical effect

  • Available in various sizes

  • Can be combined with smart lighting control

Tip: Use the Atom as a stand-alone unit if you want to stage your island as a central design object.

s.luce Atom Pendelleuchte

s.luce MyLight - Customizable glass pendant light for your lighting ideas

How flexible is the MyLight series?


Mit 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 lamps for extra charm!

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s.luce Ring - The floating design light with style

Why is the Ring series ideal for modern kitchen islands?


The s.luce Ring pendant light impresses with its light, floating look 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 light surface

  • Ideal for central islands of light with a modern look

  • Available in various diameters and colors

  • Dimmable for flexible lighting moods

  • Optionally with additional indirect upward lighting


Tip: Hang two rings next to each other slightly offset to create a dynamic, architectural light pattern above your island.

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Crutch - The sculpture for architectural kitchens

Why is the Crutch range a statement above your kitchen 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 a single light or combination of 2 above compact islands

  • Glare-free light thanks to downward-facing LED surfaces

  • Available in matt black or white with a high-quality finish


Tip: Combine two Crutch luminaires in different orientations - this creates an exciting, asymmetrical look with a gallery character

s.luce Crutch Küchenlampen

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Belluna - Glare-free kitchen island pendant light made of glass

Why is the Belluna series perfect for stylish kitchen islands?


The s.luce Belluna pendant light combines soft lines with an elegant glass design. Its bulbous silhouette is reminiscent of handmade glass art and brings a cozy, warm atmosphere to your kitchen island.


Advantages:

  • Gently curved shape for an inviting look

  • Particularly attractive as a group of 2 or 3 units above medium-sized islands

  • In elegant glass versions: Opal, smoked glass or clear glass

  • Can be combined with dimmable LED filament lamps

  • 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

s.luce Belluna Küchenlampen

How many pendant lights do you need for your kitchen island?


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 a linear luminaire such as the Beam


Important: The distance between the lights should be approx. 60-80 cm. The ideal height is 75-90 cm above the work surface.

Which light color is ideal for the kitchen island

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  • For working: Neutral white (approx. 4000 K) - clear and focused

  • For dining and ambience: Warm white (2700-3000 K) - cozy and inviting

  • The best solution: Dimmable light - so you can adjust the mood flexibly.

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Which kitchen island pendant light is the right one?

Choosing the 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, skapetze® is guaranteed to have the right solution for you.

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!

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Your next step:


  • Be inspired by our product images and application examples
  • Browse through the series presented in our online shop
  • Plan your light with us - we are also happy to provide personal lighting advice

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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If you have any questions, our lighting consultants will be happy to help you and create a professional lighting concept for your kitchen island lighting.


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