That really depends on the rest of the lighting in your kitchen. “The only rule you need to follow is to have nice, even light throughout the space,” says Bertrand. “But I love to go for a large, dramatic ceiling light installation in place of pendants over an island.” Other designers share this philosophy. “I like to think of a central fixture as an art piece,” says Carnemark. “It should light the surface below, but some fixtures also uplight the ceiling and reflect light throughout the room.”