How low should a pendant hang?
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A short, practical guide to drop heights over tables, islands and stairwells.
Over a dining table, the underside of a pendant should sit 70 to 80 cm above the tabletop. Low enough to create an intimate pool of light; high enough to see the person opposite.
Over an island
Kitchen islands sit higher than tables, so hang pendants 75 to 90 cm above the worktop. Use two or three smaller fixtures rather than one large one, spaced about 70 cm apart.
In a stairwell
Stairwells reward drama. A long drop — even three or four metres — turns a single fixture into an architectural line. Keep the lowest point at least 210 cm above any step.
“Measure from the table, not from the ceiling.”
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