No traditional country kitchen is complete without an island – and a trio of pendant lights hanging above the worktop is a stylish yet practical way to bring light and personality to the space.

If you've got a lot of antiques or artworks in your kitchen to consider, check out our guide to how to light art in your home.

Whether you opt for a traditional rise and fall pendant in weathered enamel, a classy rippled glass shade, or an ultra-modern polished copper number, we’ve rounded up the best (and most beautiful) pendant lights on the market right now. Let there be light!

Best pendant lights for your kitchen

Thea Pendant Light in Copper

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Oversized Grey & Gold Domed Pendant

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Grey Glass Pendant

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Ava Pendant Light in Antiqued Brass

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Davey Rise & Fall School Pendant in Polished Copper

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Phane Prismatic Pendant

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Henry Pendant in Clear Glass

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Heathcliff Pendant Light

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Hazelette Pendant in Amber Bubble Glass

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Agatarla Recycled Glass Pendant

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