skip to main content

Highlighting Island Granite

13 years ago

We are thinking of putting in Galactica Blue granite for our island but do not know what type of lighting we should have over it in order to highlight the blue shimmer (for lack of better words). Currently there are recessed lights over the island and halogen lights do seem to bring out our sample color. I was wondering if there are much better alternatives. Am hesitant on pendants as they all seem to be more for accent lighting and do not cast a bright enough light onto the surface. Thanks in advance for your responses.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (2)

roadbike
13 years ago
Try changing to CFL lights with a cooler color temperature.
lightguy
13 years ago
Halogen is going to be your best bet. They have a great CRI and a good crispness of light. If you can get away with low voltage halogen, they'll be even better- less heat projection than line voltage.

Pendants are fine. Just as long as they use halogen bulbs.

Color temperature is good gauge for the overall look of the light... sort of the feel that it gives to the room. But it's the Color Rendering Index (CRI) number which shows how well the lights source shows the true color of what's being illuminated.
Related Professionals
Chambersburg Furniture & Accessories · Englewood Furniture & Accessories · Midland Furniture & Accessories · Asheville Furniture & Accessories · Aspen Hill Interior Designers & Decorators · Liberty Township Interior Designers & Decorators · North Versailles Electricians · Atlantic City Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures · Cary Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures · Clute Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures · Glen Ellyn Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures · Grandview Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures · Methuen Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures · Pecan Grove Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures · St. Louis Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures

Related Stories

FURNITURE 10 Highlights from High Point 2011

By Becky Harris

Catching our eye at fall's must-see furniture show: live-edge wood, peacocks, wild lights and shine

Highlights From the 2012 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show

By Ellen Wigginton

Innovations in sinks, outlets and surface materials for kitchens and baths shone at this year's show

HOUZZ TOURS My Houzz: Highlighting Farmhouse Roots in a Seattle Suburb

By Kimberley Bryan

New and old mix with DIY touches in a remodeled 1928 home for a family of 6

HOUZZ TOURS Houzz Tour: A Desert Stunner Highlights Nature

By Becky Harris

Careful siting of this contemporary Arizona home keeps sublime views, wildlife and outdoor living at the forefront

KITCHEN DESIGN 5 Favorite Granites for Gorgeous Kitchen Countertops

By Charmean Neithart Interiors

See granite types from white to black in action, and learn which cabinet finishes and fixture materials pair best with each

KITCHEN BACKSPLASHES How to Choose a Backsplash for Your Granite Counters

By Becky Harris

If you’ve fallen for a gorgeous slab, pair it with a backsplash material that will show it at its best

KITCHEN DESIGN Your Kitchen: 10 Great Alternatives to Granite Counters

BOOKS Book to Know: 'Long Island Modernism 1930-1980'

Photographs mix with social history from the architectural highlights of Long Island's suburbanization

KITCHEN ISLANDS What to Consider With an Extra-Long Kitchen Island

By Eric Reinholdt, Architect

More prep, seating and storage space? Check. But you’ll need to factor in traffic flow, seams and more when designing a long island

LIGHTING Source List: 20 Pendants That Illuminate the Kitchen Island

By Annie Thornton

See the ceiling lighting fixtures that are popular on Houzz and find out where to get them

Sponsored

Jc's and Sons Affordable Home Improvements

Zanesville's Most Skilled & Knowledgeable Home Improvement Specialists

More Discussions

Moooi Random Light II vs other brand

2

Help decide on new lights for our kitchen?!

7

Toe kick lighting

1

Lighting help for powder bath

14

Help with a lighting plan in the kitchen

3