Honestly, getting your kitchen lights right can make the whole space feel so much better and more welcoming. Your kitchen island is definitely the best spot to really show off your style with some good illumination.
Here are 17 ideas to brighten things up, from simple pendants to truly distinct lights that’ll fit your home.
Industrial Globe Pendants with Brass Accents
Source: Ashley Stark
Three large brass and glass globe pendant lights hang in a clean line over the kitchen island.
Glass and Copper Lanterns for Warmth
Source: Sanctuary Home Decor
If the kitchen needs softer lighting, glass and copper lanterns hang over the island. Their open metalwork and candle-like bulbs create a gentle light against the marble surfaces and dark cabinetry.
Minimalist Glass Pendants with Exposed Bulbs
Source: Devol Designs
Three clear glass pendant lights with exposed Edison bulbs hang above the kitchen island; it’s a minimalist lighting choice that keeps the focus on the island’s marble countertop and brass faucet.
Geometric Glass Lanterns With Brass Frames
Source: Paula Berg Design
To introduce a sculptural element to your main work surface, faceted metal lanterns with brass frames are suspended. Their open geometric design allows light to flow.
Dramatic Brass Chandelier for Glamour
Source: Savvy Interiors
It’s a brass chandelier with multiple arms and exposed bulbs, hung above the island.
Frosted Glass Lantern with Brass Frame
Source: Steve Cordony
Hang this lantern low over the island. Its frosted glass panels diffuse the light, and the substantial brass frame shows.
Oversized White Globe Pendants
Source: Lauren Konrad
Two oversized white globe pendants hang from dark chains above the kitchen island. They’re designed to put out bright, ample light.
The simple, spherical shape stands out against the surrounding wood cabinetry and light grey island base.
Clear Cylinders with Exposed Brass Hardware
Source: HW Interiors
If you’re after substantial lighting with visible, refined hardware, clear glass cylinders are an option. These fixtures feature exposed brass details, and their generous size projects ample illumination over the island.
Oversized Geometric Pendant with Black Grid
Source: Rebecca Gibbs
A large, spherical pendant light with a white fabric shade and black grid pattern hangs centrally over the island; it’s a fixture whose scale and graphic design are a prominent feature in the spacious kitchen.
Bell Jars with Brass Arches
Source: Lexi Westergard Design
Three bell-shaped glass fixtures hang over the island. They’re accented with brushed brass.
Each one features subtle ribbing for texture.
Tall Drum Pendants with Open Brass Frames
Source: Lauren Konrad
Over the kitchen island, large drum pendants are suspended from chains. They’re built with cream fabric shades and open brass frames.
Tiered Brass Pendants with Frosted Globes
Source: Clear Cut & Co
Over the kitchen island hang three stacked brass pendant lights. Each light includes frosted glass globes.
Oversized Brass Cone Pendant
Source: Blanc Marine interiors
A single, large brass cone pendant light hangs centrally above the island, its metallic sheen and substantial size providing ample downward light across the counter. It catches the eye.
Industrial Dome Pendants with Brass Accents
Source: Blanc Marine interiors
Substantial, dark dome pendant lights with brass accents hang centrally over the island; it’s an industrial design that’s a key feature of the space.
Tall Cylindrical Lanterns with Black Frames
Source: Studio McGee
There are three tall, cylindrical lanterns with black frames and glass panels over the island.
Two-Tone Globe Pendants with Brass Bands
Source: Katie Dean Designs
Hung from dark metal chains over your kitchen island, these substantial globe pendants combine a dark gray upper section with a white glass lower half, and they’re accented by polished brass bands.
Black Cone Pendants with Brass Trim
Source: Katie Dean Designs
Black metal, substantial and cone-shaped, hangs in a pair as pendants above the kitchen island. They’re each accented with a thin brass rim, their industrial silhouette a counterpoint to the warm wood cabinetry.
