The Golden Edit

Finishes & Style Kitchen & Dining Sizing & Placement

September 21, 2026

Sizing the Rug Under Your Dining Table When There's a Chandelier Above It

Written by Rick Kovac, COO of Golden Lighting The takeaway: A dining rug and the chandelier hanging above the table aren't two separate purchases — both are sized against the same table, so getting one right without checking the other...

Ceiling Lights Kitchen & Dining Pendants

September 14, 2026

Kitchen Lighting for Low Ceilings Guide

Discover expert kitchen lighting for low ceilings. Learn fixture selection, layered lighting, and layout rules to maximize headroom and style in your space.

Chandeliers Kitchen & Dining Pendants

September 8, 2026

Dining Room Ceiling Lighting Guide for Perfect Illumination

Discover how to choose and position dining room ceiling lighting for style, function, and comfort. Get expert sizing, output, layering, and installation tips.

Ceiling Lights Kitchen & Dining Pendants

September 5, 2026

Kitchen Lighting for a Vaulted Ceiling: Where the Beam Actually Lands

Kitchen lighting for a vaulted ceiling, planned around where the beam actually lands: fixture choices, hang heights, slope-rated hardware, and dimming.

Kitchen & Dining Pendants

September 4, 2026

Pendant Lights Over a Dining Room Table: A Complete Guide

Written by Rick Kovac, COO of Golden Lighting The takeaway: A pendant over a dining table is a math problem before it's a style problem — get the width, height, count, and light quality right, and almost any fixture you...

Kitchen & Dining Sizing & Placement

September 2, 2026

Lighting for Kitchen Island: A Complete Sizing Guide

Written by Rick Kovac, COO of Golden Lighting The takeaway: A kitchen island’s lighting has to work in every mode the island does — prep, dining, homework, entertaining — and getting the fixture count, height, and spacing right is what...

Finishes & Style Kitchen & Dining Pendants

August 25, 2026

Gold and Glass Pendant Lights: A Practical Design Guide

Gold and glass pendant lights bring warmth and glow to kitchens, dining areas, and entryways. Learn how to pair finishes, sizes, and bulbs

Kitchen & Dining

August 24, 2026

7 Kitchen Lighting Ideas Small Kitchen Owners Can Use

Seven kitchen lighting ideas for small kitchens, from recessed and under-cabinet lighting to island pendants, sconces, and semi-flush mounts.

Chandeliers Kitchen & Dining

August 23, 2026

How to Choose the Right Chandelier Over Your Kitchen Island

A COO-level guide to sizing, hanging height, glare, and installation for a chandelier over a kitchen island — with the proportion rules designers actually use.

Finishes & Style Kitchen & Dining

August 21, 2026

How to Choose a Mid Century Modern Dining Room Light

Written by Rick Kovac, COO of Golden Lighting The takeaway: A mid-century modern dining light is a geometry decision as much as a style one — get the fixture's width, hanging height, and color temperature to agree with the table...

Kitchen & Dining Pendants

August 18, 2026

Breakfast Nook Lighting Made Simple

How to size, place, and light a breakfast nook: fixture selection, mounting height, footcandle targets, and finish pairings from Golden Lighting.

Kitchen & Dining Pendants Sizing & Placement

July 31, 2026

Master Your Kitchen Lighting Layout in 2026: A Pro Guide

Master your kitchen lighting layout with expert spacing, lumen, and layering rules. Create a functional, shadow-free space using our proven planning framework.

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