This neutral kitchen is accentuated by a gold faucet on an off-white countertop. Gray pendant lighting is displayed above the kitchen island with neutral wood chairs. White cabinets are joined by a gray backsplash and stainless steel appliances.
36 Kitchen Island Pendant Lighting Ideas to Accessorize Your Space
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Published: August 13, 2022
Updated: December 4, 2023
The sky is the limit! Or more realistically, the ceiling is the limit when deciding on your new kitchen island pendant lighting. With all the options available you will be sure to find enough lighting to lust over for years to come. The importance of these pieces will become evident once you are sitting at your perfectly illuminated island. Pendant lighting can add so much to your kitchen, they can be a beautiful accent piece or a stunning accessory you have planned your whole kitchen décor around.
Shaded, farmhouse, lantern, glass; these are just a few of your options in an endless sea of lighting and for each style there are countless colors and designs, all with the potential to make your kitchen unforgettable. Try mixing and matching different colors or even different styles and lengths. When in doubt, a classic pendant always does the trick. Look below for some incredible examples just waiting to illuminate your imagination!
02 of Black Accent Pendants in White Kitchen
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Stained wood flooring hosts a white kitchen island with black and chestnut stools. Black pendant lighting hangs above the island matching a black hood and pot filler over stove. White subway tile backsplash provides texture to white cabinets.
03 of Woven Pendant Lighting Over Teal Island
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This kitchen features a gray-teal kitchen island paired with light wood cross back stools and a white countertop. Woven pendant lighting illuminates this space. White cabinets and countertops surround a stainless steel stove.
04 of Modern Farmhouse Kitchen With Pendant Lighting
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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.
05 of Black Kitchen Island in Bright Kitchen
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Farmhouse sink sits in front of large kitchen windows among white cabinets and countertops. A black kitchen island with drawers on the end is showcased with black pendant lighting suspended above.
06 of Black and Gold Lighting Over Kitchen Island
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Large kitchen island hosts a collection of black stools with white cushioned seating. Elaborate black and gold pendant lighting is displayed above the island. Stainless steel appliances and white cabinets are featured in this space.
07 of Light Blue Kitchen Island With Pendant Lighting
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This space offers a unique kitchen island pendant lighting idea with off-white shaded lighting installed between wood beams. Light blue cabinets with a gray undertone are displayed along white shiplap walls.
08 of Unique Repurposed Kitchen Island Pendant Lighting
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Mismatched tin buckets are repurposed as pendant lighting installed upon a wood beam over kitchen island. White walls display a collection of rustic signs and a sliding barn door. Various material are used to create a unique kitchen island.
09 of Neutral Kitchen With White Pendant Lighting
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White pendant lighting with brass accents is paired with matching sconces in this neutral kitchen. Beige kitchen island offers seating on one side. White kitchen cabinets and stainless steel appliances sit atop wood flooring.
10 of Modern Open Kitchen and Farmhouse Living Room
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White columns separate this semi open plan kitchen living room. Modern kitchen with white shiplap island and stainless steel appliances is illuminated by black and white pendants. Farmhouse living room includes a studded cream sofa and rustic mint green hutch.
11 of Glass Kitchen Island Pendants over Teal Island
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Unique glass kitchen island pendants are suspended above a teal blue island accessorized with black and wood stools. White kitchen cabinets are joined by square tile backsplash and a wooden hood over stove.
12 of Gold Pendants in Earth Tone Kitchen
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Sage green cabinets adhere to the earth tone pallet of this kitchen. Black stools are gathered in one corner of a white oak kitchen island with a white countertop and gold faucet. Gold pendant lighting is displayed above the island.
13 of Rattan Counter Stools and Gold Pendant Lighting
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White rattan counter stools sit around a white kitchen island under gold lantern pendant lighting. Light wood flooring provides this all white kitchen with a soft contrast. A pot filler is affixed to the wall under a board and batten hood.
14 of Black Lantern Pendants With Light Blue Island
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Black lantern pendants are displayed over a light blue island with rustic wood cross back stools. White herringbone backsplash connects white cabinets with black hardware. Small accessories and striped stool cushions accentuate the space.
15 of Asymmetrical Kitchen Island and Christmas Décor
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Gold lantern pendant lighting is displayed above a white asymmetrical kitchen island. Beige stools with woven seats are embellished with miniature pine wreaths. White cabinets and walls are complimented by stained wood flooring.
16 of Subway Tile Backsplash with Horizontal Windows
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Thin horizontal windows surrounded by subway tile add a unique touch to this kitchen. White shaker cabinets with black hardware are accompanied by a stainless steel range and hood. Gold light fixture and wood stools accentuate a white kitchen island.
17 of Shiplap Island With Natural Wood Stools
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White shiplap kitchen island is accompanied by natural wood stools and glass pendant lighting. Light blue-gray cabinets offer this kitchen a subtle touch of color. Dark wood flooring completes the space.
18 of White and Gold Kitchen Ideas with Island
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Kitchen windows with wreaths occupy either side of a teal range with white hood. Patterned gray and white tile under island countertop provides a decorative background for rattan counter stools. White and gold elements are displayed by lighting and cabinets.
19 of Shaded White and Gold Kitchen Lighting
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Gray toned herringbone pattern backsplash is accessorized by a wood hood and brass pot filler. Subtle gold accents are showcased throughout this kitchen offering a decorative touch to white cabinets. Shaded pendant lighting is displayed above white kitchen island.
20 of Black Island and Fixtures in White Kitchen
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Wood and beige stools sit on one side of a black kitchen island with a white countertop. Gold and glass pendant lighting is affixed to the ceiling above the island. A black faucet and pot filler offer a subtle contrast to white walls and cabinets.
21 of Antique Items in Beige Countertop Kitchen
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Gold and white pendants perfectly accentuate a kitchen island with a display of vintage candle holders. Metal stools are placed alongside the white island. White shaker cabinets with beige countertops host numerous antique kitchen items.
22 of Shaded Black Pendants Over Wood Island
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Shaded black pendant lighting hangs above a wood island that extends the entire length of the kitchen. Stainless steel appliances sit on either side of a white stone backsplash with wood shelves.
23 of Reclaimed Wood With Navy Blue Island
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Reclaimed wood window frame is joined by cross back wood stools and vintage style pendant lighting to give this kitchen a rustic feel. A navy blue island with a white countertop sits among white kitchen cabinets.
24 of Open Kitchen With Neutral Décor
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Black pendant lighting is affixed to the ceiling over a beige kitchen island with a white countertop. Wood flooring leads from the kitchen into an open living room with neutral furniture and a brick fireplace.
25 of Light Wood Kitchen Island With Black Stools
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Black stools sit in front of a light wood kitchen island with a white countertop and bridge faucet. The island is accentuated by white shaded pendant lighting suspended above. White tile covers the wall over stove.
26 of Metal Stools With Black and White Pendants
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Dark wood flooring is paired with metal stools and a black kitchen island. Black and white pendants are displayed above a white island countertop. White subway tile wall and white cabinets provide contrast to this kitchen.
27 of Contrast Filled Kitchen With Glass Lighting
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This kitchen offers maximum contrast with a black kitchen island sitting among white walls and cabinets. Wood and black chairs are arranged around the island as black and glass pendant lighting is suspended above.
28 of Glass Kitchen Island Pendant Lighting
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Beige cushioned counter stools stand along side a white kitchen island. Glass pendant lighting hangs above the island surrounded by white subway tile walls and cabinets. Pine and wood accents complete the space.
29 of Black Farmhouse Kitchen Island Pendants
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Black farmhouse kitchen island pendants hang between wood beams across a white ceiling. A light gray kitchen island with a white countertop is paired with rustic wood cross back stools.
30 of Kitchen Island Pendant Lighting in Open Kitchen
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Glass kitchen island pendant lighting is displayed above a white island with a farmhouse sink in this open kitchen. Light wood flooring leads to a dining area with a wood dining table and circular mirror.
31 of Open Kitchen With Glass Pendant Lighting
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Metal and glass pendant lighting hangs above a white and wood kitchen island. Stainless steel appliances and a farmhouse sink with a spring sprayer faucet occupy the island. Stained wood flooring leads into the living room.
32 of Black Pendant Lighting With Wood Farmhouse Island
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Wooden farmhouse kitchen island hosts black metal counter stools under black pendant light fixtures. A white subway tile kitchen wall is surrounded by white cabinets and a wood and shiplap hood.
33 of White Farmhouse Kitchen Island With Orb Pendants
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White farmhouse kitchen island with a black countertop is illuminated by metal orb pendant lighting. Black and wood stools sit on one side of the island atop wood flooring. Wood door frames and shelves provide rustic accents to this space.
34 of Rustic Lighting with Board and Batten Hood
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Rustic pendant lighting displayed at varying heights provides a unique kitchen island pendant lighting idea. A black board and batten hood sits against a white subway tile wall. White farmhouse style island is accessorized by neutral stools.
35 of Metal Orb Lighting in White Kitchen
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White shiplap kitchen island is accessorized by metal orb pendant lighting and black and wood stools. A subway tile and herringbone backsplash among white cabinets sit between rustic wood door frames.
36 of Shiplap Kitchen With Brushed Nickel Lanterns
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White shiplap kitchen is accessorized with brushed nickel lantern lighting and white and wood kitchen stools. Small wood utensils and cutting boards act as functional decorations in this all white kitchen.
