Alas, installing pendant lights isn't as simple as picking the fixture you love and hanging ... For instance, if your kitchen ...

Your kitchen light fixtures (along with cabinet hardware) can be like jewelry for the kitchen. In this example from @carriagelanedesign_build, the brushed brass pendants provide the perfect touch ...

If you have a reasonably high ceiling or need fixtures to use over a dining table or kitchen island, a hanging pendant is a good choice for ambient light that is softer and nicer than overhead ...