This kitchen with white and black shaker cabinets boasts a black island with a white countertop. Black leather and metal counter chairs are seated at the island. The island is lit by round glass pendant kitchen island lighting.
32 Farmhouse Kitchen Island Lighting to Brighten Any Kitchen
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Published: January 25, 2023
Updated: January 25, 2023
32 Farmhouse Kitchen Island Lighting to Brighten Any Kitchen
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January 25, 2023
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To ensure your kitchen is always well-lit, look no further than farmhouse kitchen island lighting. Farmhouse lighting is characterized by stylish yet unassuming charm and is often used to complement other rustic and natural textures. When it comes to kitchen island lighting, hanging pendant lights are an excellent option. Farmhouse pendant lighting over your kitchen island is a great way to bring task lighting that is focused downwards on the countertop space.
Kitchen island lights come in many shapes and sizes but a series of lantern pendants in metal finishes is one of the most popular ways to add farmhouse pendant lighting to a kitchen island. Dome pendant lights are also commonly used to anchor a kitchen island as the focal point of the room. Keep scrolling to uncover some of the best solutions for bringing light to your kitchen island.
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A white faux brick island with a granite countertop adds interest to this quaint farmhouse kitchen. The mixed material bar stool with pear-shaped metal legs makes a statement in this homey, lived-in space.
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This muted-tone farmhouse kitchen mixes contemporary and traditional. The wood element of the symmetrically-lined glass shade pendant lights, polished wood floor, and wooden legs of the island seating mix farmhouse elements in the otherwise modern kitchen.
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This retro kitchen with black and white checkered flooring boasts a white kitchen island with a black countertop. Black bar chairs are tucked under the countertop overhang. The island is illuminated by nickel linear pendant farmhouse kitchen island lighting.
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This white kitchen island with a granite countertop is paired with brown leather and black metal bar chairs. The island is positioned in front of white shaker cabinets. A black lantern pendant farmhouse kitchen island light is mounted over the island.
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A light gray kitchen island with a white countertop is paired with brown leather and black metal counter stools. The kitchen is lit by black and white farmhouse pendant lighting for kitchen islands.
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A series of gray metal bar stools seated along a light gray kitchen island with a white countertop creates plenty of seating space. Ensure everyone gets enough light by mounting white wicker farmhouse kitchen island lighting along the length of the island.
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This gray kitchen island topped by a stained wood countertop is paired with wooden counter stools. A black metal industrial farmhouse kitchen island pendant light brings character to the space.
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This white kitchen features white metal bar stools tucked into a white kitchen island with a gray countertop. The countertop is lit by nickel and glass farmhouse kitchen island pendant lighting.
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Those transparent glass pendants are the first thing you see in this farmhouse kitchen. That is followed by the sleek, black island and matching black leather chairs. The gray subway tiles and wood flooring give the room a neutral palette.
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This modern farmhouse kitchen mixes industrial and farmhouse styles. The recessed lighting complements the sophisticated silhouettes of the studded upholstered seating around a white kitchen island. On the adjacent wall, a print frame artwork completes the look.
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This white kitchen island with a white countertop is accompanied by rattan and black metal bar stools. The island is lit by black and glass farmhouse pendant lighting in this kitchen featuring white cabinets.
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Black metal lantern pendant kitchen island lighting is a staple of many farmhouse homes. Use it over a gray shiplap kitchen island with a white countertop for a classic look. White cabinets with black metal pulls create a monochromatic look.
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The all-white shiplap island, cabinets, and range give this kitchen a pristine look. The laid-back vibe of the herringbone subway tiles, wood range, and ash blue rail back chairs continue the farmhouse vibe.
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Eat your meals at this stained wood kitchen island with a white countertop paired with black spindle back bar stools. Black farmhouse kitchen pendant lighting over the island ensures sufficient lighting day and night.
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Sunshine brightens this white farmhouse kitchen island with seating. Glass pendant lights are mounted above the island, while white cabinets with black fittings and an industrial range stove introduce modern elements.
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Instead of traditional subway tiles, this farmhouse kitchen features glossy square tiles stretching from ceiling to counter. The industrial copper tap, leather top bar stools, and stand-out black stove range put a modern twist on the space.
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This elegant kitchen with white shaker cabinets is finished with white and gray marble countertops. A black sink faucet kit is fitted into the kitchen island lit by glass farmhouse pendant lighting.
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The wood range and subway tiles play up the rustic features of this classic farmhouse kitchen. Black pendant lights hang above the white countertops and dark-painted island. The room also showcases a matching vase and two sleek, upholstered neutral chairs.
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A teal kitchen island with a white countertop is fitted with a stainless steel sink. The island is illuminated by black farmhouse kitchen island lantern pendant lights in this kitchen next to the living room. White built-in shelves over natural wood cabinets frame either side of the living room fireplace.
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Using whites, natural wood, and gold resulted in a sophisticated re-imagination of this farmhouse kitchen. Its muted tones, the white and gold pendant lights, the gold bar stool seating, and the wood layering of the cabinets and kitchen island are a masterclass in style.
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This modern farmhouse kitchen displays glass and metal pendant lighting over a gray kitchen island with industrial style stools. A subway tile backsplash and a stained wooden hood rest between white kitchen cabinets.
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A beautiful dark stained wood kitchen island with a white countertop is lit by black pendant farmhouse kitchen lighting. The island stands in front of white kitchen shaker cabinets paired with a white and gray tile backsplash.
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This farmhouse kitchen is impressive with its high vaulted ceiling and marble-style beam. Small two-tone chairs under the kitchen island mimic the luxurious effect of the white cabinets. Silver trims meet the vaulted ceiling, matching the matted gray pendant lights.
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These curvy wooden chairs break up the continuous white of the rest of this farmhouse kitchen. The shape also brings a contemporary feel to the room. Other modern elements to this kitchen include the beige with black metal frame pendant hanging over the white island.
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This farmhouse kitchen showcases aged, wood cross-back chairs and an ornate centerpiece in this rustic room. This kitchen maintains its unique character, including a subway tile backsplash and wood floor, juxtaposed with industrial appliances and updated pendant lighting.
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This white shiplap kitchen features a white kitchen island with a white and gray marble countertop. Black lantern pendant farmhouse kitchen island lighting fitted to the ceiling is a timeless option for any home.
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This gorgeous kitchen boasts a stunning stained wood cabinet kitchen island with a white and gray marble waterfall countertop. White and gold modern farmhouse kitchen island lighting is fitted above the island.
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This white island with a gray marble countertop is illuminated by polished nickel lantern pendant farmhouse kitchen island lighting. The island stands in front of white shaker kitchen cabinets paired with a gray marble slab backsplash.
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White farmhouse style pendant lighting hangs above a natural wood countertop and stools. A wicker design is displayed upon a blue kitchen island and white hood over stove. Subway tile backsplash joins together white kitchen cabinets with black countertops.
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This white cabinet island with a corrugated metal end panel is paired with black metal bar stools. The island is topped by a glossy wood countertop. Rustic farmhouse kitchen island lighting made of metal buckets makes for a unique light fixture.
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Blending old with new is a winning formula for farmhouse kitchens. The glass pendants with black accents and granite island countertop here do this well when juxtaposed against the wood tones of the polished floor and bar stools in this open-concept kitchen.