Gold Linear Strip Pendant Light

Kitchen islands, bar counters and narrow dining tables all share one lighting problem: they are long. A single pendant over the middle leaves the ends dim, and a pair of pendants rarely lines up with where people actually stand or sit. The Gold Linear Strip Pendant Light answers that with one long, slim bar that throws an even line of light along its whole length.

That continuous line is what makes it such a good linear suspension light. It lights the full surface below it, from one end to the other, and it keeps the ceiling clean with a single, simple shape.

What makes the linear strip pendant stand out

The even light comes first. Rather than one bright pool in the middle, the strip lights its whole length, which is the reason to choose a bar over a pendant above an island, a bar counter or a narrow table. Chopping, serving and reading a recipe all happen in good light, wherever you stand.

The sizing is the second strength. Three lengths, 35.4, 47.2 and 59.1 inches, let you match the bar to the surface rather than guessing. At 59.1 inches it covers a full island, while the 35.4 inch bar suits a shorter counter or a small table.

The construction is the third. The body is painted aluminum with an acrylic diffuser over an integrated light source, so there is no bulb to fit or replace. The diffuser softens the light into a smooth line that is comfortable to work under.

Where it looks best, room by room

• Kitchen islands. The 59.1 inch bar covers a full island from end to end.
• Bar counters. Even light along a breakfast bar or a home bar.
• Narrow dining tables. A slim line of light over a long, narrow table.
• Kitchen peninsulas. A shorter bar over a peninsula or a counter run.
• Home offices. Steady light along a long desk or a shared worktable.

Its slim, simple shape suits modern kitchens with stone or wood counters, and it keeps a room with a lot of cabinetry from feeling crowded overhead.

Choosing the length and height

Measure the surface first and pick a length shorter than it, so the bar sits inside the edges and a little of the counter shows at each end.

• Choose 35.4 inches for a short counter, a peninsula or a small table.
• Choose 47.2 inches for a standard island or a longer table.
• Choose 59.1 inches for a full kitchen island or a long bar counter.
• Set the cable drop so the bar sits about 30 to 36 inches above the counter.

The adjustable suspension cables make it easy to set that height, and a bar hung in that range lights the work surface closely without getting in the way of people standing at the counter. Over a dining table, the same range keeps the view across the table open.

It wires into a ceiling point rather than plugging in, so turn the power off at the breaker before starting and have an electrician run a supply to the spot if there is nothing there already. The canopy and suspension cables come in the box.

Layering it with other lighting

Over an island, a linear bar does the task lighting. Recessed lights can light the rest of the kitchen, and under cabinet lights add light to the counters along the walls, so the whole room works as well as the island.

For more long fixtures, browse the linear suspension collection. For a single pendant over a sink or a small table nearby, the pendants collection has pieces that sit well beside a strip light.

Consider the view from the rest of the room as well as from the counter. A single slim bar keeps the ceiling calm in an open plan space, where several pendants could clutter the sightline from the sofa or the dining table.

Think about how the island is used at different times, too. In the morning it may be a breakfast bar, in the afternoon a place for homework, and in the evening a serving counter. One continuous line of light covers each of those jobs without moving anything.

Placement along the ceiling matters as much as the height. Line the bar up with the long axis of the island or table below it, and center it from end to end, so the light falls evenly and the fixture looks aligned with the furniture from every side of the room. If the ceiling point is off center, an electrician can advise on moving it before the bar goes up.

For care, switch off at the wall and let the fixture cool before cleaning. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth and keep it away from moisture. Slight color variation between batches is normal.

Is the linear strip pendant right for your space?

It is a strong fit if you:

• Have a long island, counter or narrow table to light.
• Want even light from end to end instead of separate pools.
• Like a slim, simple bar that keeps the ceiling clean.
• Can have it wired to a ceiling point by an electrician.

It may not be the right choice for a round table, where a single pendant or a ring would suit the shape better, or for a room where you want a decorative chandelier as the centerpiece.

All required hardware and assembly instructions are included. Shipping is free across the US, and most orders arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Buy 2 or more items and save 10%. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days, and questions are answered at info@norafurnish.com.