Linear Suspension & Island Lighting

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How to choose linear suspension and island lighting"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Linear suspensions are sized to the surface below them, not to the room. Over a kitchen island or a long dining table, aim for a fixture about half to two-thirds the length of the surface, and keep at least 6 inches of counter clear at each end. On a 72 inch island, a 36 to 48 inch linear fixture is the usual answer."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Decide between one linear fixture and a row of pendants. A single linear bar gives a continuous line of light and one electrical box. Separate pendants need a box each but let you adjust spacing and center them on a sink or a cooktop. Two or three pendants are typical on an island; more than three starts to look crowded on anything under 8 feet."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Kitchen counters are work surfaces, so the light quality matters. 3000K reads clean without going blue, and a CRI of 90 or above keeps food looking right. A dimmer lets the same fixture drop to evening level."}]},{"type":"heading","level":3,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Sizing"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Height: bottom of the fixture 30 to 36 inches above the countertop, which on a standard 36 inch counter puts it 66 to 72 inches off the floor."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Length: half to two-thirds of the island or table length, with at least 6 inches of clear counter at each end."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Pendant spacing: 24 to 30 inches apart center to center, and at least 6 inches in from each end of the island."}]},{"type":"heading","level":3,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"FAQ"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"One linear fixture or three pendants?","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"A linear fixture gives an even line of light from a single box. Pendants let you set your own spacing and are easier to align with a sink or cooktop."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"How high above a kitchen island should it hang?","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"30 to 36 inches above the counter. Go toward 36 inches if anyone in the household is tall or the island is used for seating."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can a linear suspension go over a dining table?","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Yes, and it suits rectangular tables well. Use the same half to two-thirds length rule and hang it 30 to 36 inches above the tabletop."}]}]}