With their long, slim form, linear pendants are designed to light long surfaces such as dining tables, kitchen islands, bar counters and meeting tables from end to end. Chosen well, a linear pendant gives balanced light over the whole table and becomes one of the most striking design pieces in the room. In this guide, Yön Avize explains what to consider when choosing one.
1. Length: about two-thirds of the table
The most common rule is that a linear pendant should be about two-thirds of the table length. For a 180 cm dining table, a 100–120 cm linear pendant looks balanced. Leaving around 30 cm at each end towards the table edge also removes any risk of bumping your head.
2. Height: 75–85 cm above the table
The lowest point of a linear pendant is usually placed 75–85 cm above the table. Any lower and it gets in the line of sight; any higher and the light spreads out and the table is not lit well enough. Most models have an adjustable suspension, so the final height can be set during installation.
3. Width and room proportions
Slim-profile models suit narrow tables, while double-row or wider models suit wide tables. In rooms with high ceilings a larger linear pendant works well; under low ceilings a simple, slim model looks more in tune with the space.
4. Light source and colour temperature
In dining areas, warm white light of 2700–3000K makes food and faces look natural. Integrated LED models offer a slim form, while models with E14 or G9 sockets let you change the light colour through your choice of bulbs. A dimmable system lets you soften the light for evening dinners.
5. Matching series
Using the linear pendant, chandelier and wall lights of the same series together gives open-plan living rooms and kitchens a coherent look. You can browse our linear pendant models by series in the Modern Chandeliers category and contact us for size and colour options.
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