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Pendant lighting fixtures are suspended from the
ceiling and get their name from the jewelry accessory of the
same name. Pendant lighting has a distinctive appeal and is
considered perfect for places like kitchen islands, desks,
breakfast nooks and the like. Pendant lighting can be either
a single pendant lighting fixture or two or three different
ones teamed up to provide a dramatic effect. Generally when
two or three pendant lighting fixtures are teamed up, mini
pendant lighting fixtures are used. The area of pendant
lighting provides a lot of scope for the use of creative
designs and ideas. It is advisable to mount pendant
lighting fixtures at least 24" to 30" above the area to be
lit. When mini pendants are used, the ideal height would be
18" to 24" above the surface area to be lighted. When two or
three pendants are used, an adjustable pendant bar can be
used to fix them at different heights. This makes it
possible to adjust heights from time to time, varying the
overall lighting effect in the process.
Pendant lighting fixtures are available in various
styles. Some of the commonly seen styles are sleek clean
designs, reflective stained glass and crinkle glass designs.
Pendant lighting fixtures are task oriented and provide
necessary lighting for specific areas. The intensity of
light needed can be dictated by the choice of bulb used
inside the pendant lighting fixture.
Most pendant lighting fixtures are available with chains
and rods that enable adaptation for different heights.
Multiple pendant lights in a single fixture at staggered
heights create a dramatic effect and are ideal for use
little corners of large rooms. This kind of lighting creates
an interesting area in an otherwise ordinary room.
Pendant lighting fixtures made of hand blown glass are
available starting around $30, with some costing $500 and
above.
Differing budgets and lighting needs can be catered to
efficiently by the imaginative use of pendant lighting.
By Ken Marlborough |
