Kitchen neon

For a kitchen strip light, hang an aluminium LED pendant above the worktop or the island, not flush with the ceiling: it is the light coming down that makes the workspace pleasant. This selection brings together aluminium LED pendants, arc or tube shaped, in warm white from 2700 to 3500 K, some gold, others black.

Which type of light for a kitchen?

A kitchen works with three families of lights: the ceiling light, which lights the whole room from the ceiling, the pendant, which comes down above the worktop or the table, and the strip light or linear ribbon, which follows a clean line. This selection brings together aluminium LED pendants, in arc or tube shape.

Kitchen strip light on the ceiling or on the wall: which area to light?

The ceiling lights broadly: it provides the base light when you come in and put things away. The wall lights precisely: a wall light placed at shoulder height, like those in our neon wall light range, lights the worktop without taking up volume. The two often complement each other, a high point for atmosphere, a low point for chopping and peeling. Our ceiling light gathers the models that fix high up when the ceiling remains the only option.

Kitchen strip light under cabinet: lighting the worktop

A thin tube slipped under an upper cabinet lights the chopping board without casting a shadow on your hands, which light coming from the ceiling cannot do. The light falls vertically on the movement. For a continuous line, look at linear LED lights. To equip the whole room, browse our lighting collection instead.

Above an island, the Zorina gold wavy ribbon pendant brings the light down exactly where you work, with an aluminium and fabric structure of 18 cm by 180 cm stated.

Kitchen pendant or kitchen ceiling light: which to choose?

The kitchen pendant comes down from the ceiling and concentrates the light where you work, above the island, the worktop or the table. The kitchen ceiling light lights broadly and leaves the space above tall units free. In this selection, all the pendants are in aluminium, LED, with a warm white light.

Modern kitchen ceiling light: when a pendant is not possible

Low ceiling, central hood, frequent passage: a pendant becomes awkward and the ceiling light takes over. It lights the whole room and fades into the background. To decide between the two families, choosing a light for the home helps you weigh up the available height and the bulk above the worktop.

Italian design kitchen pendant: what these models have in common

The vocabulary of Italian design refers to long curves: a wide arc, a supple tube holding a line, a fine aluminium structure. The stated dimensions range from 140 cm for a curved tube to 400 cm for an arc, and you choose according to the width of the worktop or the table. Two shapes dominate here, arc and tube.

Kitchen chandelier: how to choose one that lights well?

A kitchen chandelier lights well when its light comes down towards the working area instead of staying at the ceiling. You look at the shape, arc or tube, the temperature, here a warm white from 2700 to 3500 K, and the power, from 21 to 40 W depending on the model. The larger the room, the higher you go in power.

Modern kitchen chandelier: fine lines and gold finishes

The gold finish covers a large part of the models and warms pale worktops as well as wooden fronts. A curved tube of 140 cm stated, like the Gavina curved tube, suits above a table or a narrow worktop, at 30 W.

Industrial kitchen chandelier: what comes closest in this selection

The industrial register plays on black aluminium and the exposed tube, with no shade or opaque diffuser. The Zenica black pendant with a 400 cm stated arc and the Jovita black and gold pendant with a 140 cm wavy tube are the two closest expressions.

Kitchen strip light with a switch or with a socket: how to connect it?

The pendants in this selection connect to the kitchen electrical installation, and the wall switch already present in the room controls them. If you were looking for a model to plug into a socket, check the type of connection stated on the product page before installation.

Kitchen strip light with a switch: what to check before installation

Locate the cable outlet on the ceiling, cut the circuit at the breaker and check the available cable length before drilling. A badly matched wall dimmer can make an LED light flicker: keep the control simple, a standard switch is enough. The product page of each model states the intended connection type.

Kitchen strip light with a socket: plug in or connect?

A pendant generally connects to the fixed installation, not to a socket, for reasons of safety and finish: the cable stays hidden. A ribbon or a supplementary linear strip light, on the other hand, can sometimes plug into a socket, with an exposed cable accepted. Check this point model by model.

How to match a kitchen strip light with modern kitchen decor?

For modern kitchen decor, stick to two or three materials: aluminium for the structure, fabric on some models, and one dominant colour, gold or black. Warm white matches pale worktops as well as dark fronts, and an arc line lightens tall units.

Modern kitchen decor: which colour to choose, gold or black?

Gold warms a white kitchen, a pale wood worktop or a matt splashback. Black structures a pale kitchen and matches dark fronts and stainless steel. One colour is enough in the room; if you mix, keep the same light temperature everywhere. To broaden your view, browse our lighting catalogue.

Modern kitchen strip light: matching the light with the units and the worktop

The same light temperature on every point avoids yellow areas and white areas side by side. A fine aluminium line suits a thin worktop, a wider shape suits an island. To complete a wall or a splashback, the neon kitchen wall light remains the most discreet option.

Can a fluorescent tube be replaced with an LED tube?

Yes, a classic fluorescent tube can be replaced with an LED tube of the same length and the same cap, by removing or bypassing the ballast in the fitting. The pendants in this selection run on integrated LED: there is no bulb to change, the whole light is replaced.

LED strip light: what LED technology changes in a kitchen

LED starts instantly, does not flicker on start-up and gives off little heat. Over a worktop, that stability matters more than the stated power. For linear solutions to be laid continuously, the LED strip light collection gathers the suitable models, with the same warm white light as this selection.

LED kitchen strip light: replace a tube or change the light?

If the existing fitting is sound and the right size, the LED tube is enough. If the line needs to move, change length or change shape, a complete light is simpler and cleaner. The Uvello arc pendant at 40 W, with 400 cm stated in aluminium, covers a large table without adding a light point.

How to care for an aluminium light?

Aluminium is cleaned with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth, without abrasive products. Dust the structure and the ribbon, check that the ceiling fixings are tight, and avoid water splashes: these pendants are IP20, intended for indoor use.

Cleaning an aluminium and fabric kitchen strip light

On a fabric part, as on the Zorina gold wavy ribbon pendant, use a vacuum cleaner on the gentle setting rather than a wet cloth. On aluminium, a microfibre cloth is enough to remove fingerprints without leaving scratches.

Checking the fixings and the height of the pendant

Once a year, check the wall plugs and the ceiling fixings, especially on a long model. Also check that the bottom of the light stays at a good distance from the worktop, out of reach of pans and of passage. These pendants also dress a dining room, a living room or a stairwell.

Warranty, delivery and returns: what comes with your kitchen strip light

The pendants in this selection are guaranteed for 5 years. Designix provides secure payment, tracked delivery and returns, with a customer service team available to help you choose the model suited to your room and your installation.

5-year warranty on the kitchen strip light selection

The 5-year warranty covers all the models presented here, which leaves time to install, adjust the height and live with the light before judging. Keep the invoice, it is enough if needed.

IP20 LED lights, warm white (2700 - 3500K), dimensions from 140 to 400 cm

Payment is secure, delivery is tracked and returns are possible. If any doubt remains between an arc and a tube, or between gold and black, write to Designix customer service with the dimensions of your worktop: the answer saves a round trip. To compare further, revisit the Designix lighting collection, then order with confidence.

Frequently asked questions about the kitchen strip light