Lighting for over your kitchen table, a decorative pendant fixture would be recommended, usually one that throws the light downward on to the table. Downward because the kitchen table is now being used as a home office, a homework area for the kids, a gathering area for friends and family to play card games, Decorative because this area is usually a focal point of the area. One example that you might consider may be a tiffany light.

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