For a 30 cm (11.8 in) pendant like the Modern Metal Pendant Lamp with Integrated LED, hang the bottom of the shade 30–36 inches above the island countertop, and space multiple pendants 18–24 inches apart, center to center. That works out to roughly 1.5–2× the shade diameter, with 6–12 inches of clearance at each end of the island. Everything below is the reasoning behind those numbers, plus what the fixture itself does and does not do.
What you are actually buying
This is a compact metal pendant: a cylindrical metal body 30 cm (11.8 in) across and 15 cm (5.9 in) tall, finished in black or white, with the light source built into the fixture rather than screwed into a socket. The integrated LED means no bulb shopping, no visible bulb edge inside the shade, and no hot spot at the bottom of the cylinder — the trade-off is that the light engine is sealed and is not meant to be swapped out later.
The listing notes that two white variants exist, so if you are matching an existing trim or wall color, specify which white you want when you order. Catalog SKU is RDP-114905.
Hanging height: the numbers that matter
Height is decided by the countertop, not the ceiling. Set the bottom of the shade 30–36 inches above the counter surface for a standard 36-inch-high island. In floor-to-fixture terms that puts the bottom edge at roughly 66–72 inches above the finished floor, which is above the sightline of someone seated at the island but below the eye level of someone standing behind it.
A few adjustments worth making:
- Ceilings above 9 ft: add about 3 inches of drop per extra foot of ceiling height, up to roughly 40 inches above the counter. Going higher than that starts to shrink the fixture visually.
- Ceilings at 8 ft: 30–33 inches is the safer end of the range. Below 30 inches, tall stools and anyone leaning over the counter will meet the shade.
- Over a dining table instead of an island: 30–34 inches above the tabletop, measured from the same surface people eat on.
- Sloped or vaulted ceilings: measure at the fixture location, not at the ridge. Each pendant in a row may need a different amount of wire.
The listing states a 59 ft (1,798 cm) hanging wire, which is far more than a typical 8–10 ft kitchen needs — treat it as trim-to-length material for installers rather than a target height.
How many pendants for your island
Small pendants get lost in singles. For a 30 cm (11.8 in) shade, the usual layout is two or three across an island, spaced evenly with equal gaps at both ends.
| Island length | Pendants | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4–5 ft | 2 | Center-to-center spacing of about 20–24 in |
| 6–8 ft | 3 | Most common residential island layout |
| 9–10 ft | 3–4 | Four if the island also serves as a prep and seating surface |
| Over 10 ft | 4+ | Keep gaps between pendants under 30 in so they read as one row |
Two habits keep a row looking intentional: keep at least 6 inches between the outer pendant and the end of the island, and pull a laser line before drilling — a 1/4-inch drift across three fixtures is visible from across the room.
Light quality: questions to ask before you order
Integrated LED fixtures are efficient and long-lived, and because the diffuser is built in, this pendant produces a clean, even pool of light with no bulb silhouette. What the listing does not specify is color temperature, lumen output, or dimmer compatibility. If any of those matter to your project — and in a kitchen they usually do — confirm them with the seller before ordering:
- Color temperature: somewhere in the 2700K–3000K warm range suits a kitchen; cooler than about 3500K reads clinical against wood and stone.
- Dimming: only use a dimmer the fixture is rated for. An incompatible dimmer on an integrated LED can cause flicker or buzz.
- Output per fixture: match the total to the task. Pendants over an island are accent and task light together — they rarely need to light the whole room.
Because the LED is sealed in, whichever color temperature ships is the one you live with. That is the one real limitation of buying integrated rather than socketed.
Specifications at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | D 30 cm × H 15 cm / ∅ 11.8 in × H 5.9 in |
| Hanging wire | 59 ft (1,798 cm), listed length |
| Finish | Black or white (two white styles available) |
| Body material | Metal |
| Light source | Integrated LED (no replaceable bulb) |
| SKU | RDP-114905 |
| Compliance listed | UL Certified, ETL Listed, CE Approved, RoHS Compliant, FCC Certified |
| Listed price | $214 |
The safety and compliance marks above are as stated in the product listing. For permitted-use documentation on a commercial project, request the certificates from the seller directly and confirm with your inspector or electrician.
Installation checklist
- Switch off the breaker and verify the circuit is dead with a tester before touching wiring.
- Confirm the junction box is rated to carry the fixture weight and is centered on your planned pendant position — moving a box after the drywall is up is the expensive part.
- Trim the wire to your measured height before making final connections, and leave a few inches of slack for adjustment.
- Hang and level all fixtures on a row before tightening the canopy, so you can correct drift while the wire is still adjustable.
- If the ceiling is drywall only, use the appropriate anchor or add blocking; a pendant on a long drop has leverage.
Hardwiring and ceiling work are best left to a licensed electrician. The 59 ft wire is generous, but a very long drop on a vaulted ceiling may need additional support at the canopy.
Who this pendant suits — and who should keep looking
A good fit if: you want a quiet, architectural cylinder over an island or dining table; you like the seamless look of an integrated light source; your ceiling is standard height and you need only 30–36 inches of drop; you are specifying black hardware and want the fixture to match.
Look elsewhere if: you need a specific color temperature and cannot confirm it before ordering; you want to change the LED module down the road; you are lighting a large open-plan space from pendants alone and need published lumen figures per fixture; or your island is wide enough that a single 11.8-inch shade would look undersized.
For a two- or three-pendant row over a six-to-eight-foot island, the proportions are right — see the Modern Metal Pendant Lamp with Integrated LED for the current listing, finishes, and shipping options.
FAQ
How high should this pendant hang above a kitchen island?
30–36 inches from the bottom of the shade to the countertop. On an 8-foot ceiling, stay closer to 30–33 inches; on ceilings above 9 feet, add roughly 3 inches per extra foot.
How many pendants do I need for a 7-foot island?
Three. Three 11.8-inch shades across 7 feet gives even spacing of about 21 inches center to center with 6–8 inches at each end. Two would leave gaps wide enough that the row reads as two separate fixtures.
Does it take a standard bulb?
No. The LED is integrated into the fixture, so there is no socket and nothing to replace. When the module eventually reaches end of life, the fixture is replaced rather than re-lamped.
Can it be used over a dining table instead of an island?
Yes — hang it 30–34 inches above the tabletop. The adjustable wire allows the shorter drop a dining room usually needs.
What color temperature and lumen output does it produce?
The listing does not publish those figures. Ask the seller for the color temperature, lumen output, and dimmer compatibility before ordering, especially if you are matching it to existing warm-white lighting.
Is it suitable for a sloped ceiling?
The listed 59 ft wire allows a long drop, but slope capability depends on the canopy and mounting hardware. Confirm with the seller, and expect each fixture in a row to need a different length of wire.
Measuring twice is cheaper than patching drywall. Decide your pendant count and center-to-center spacing first, translate that into junction box positions, and only then order — the Modern Metal Pendant Lamp with Integrated LED is available in black and white, with expedited shipping available on request through MiniHouzz support.