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Things to Keep in Mind When Choosing Pendant Lights

by remy-claxy - 2022-11-20 02:23:13
Things to Keep in Mind When Choosing Pendant Lights

In the past, for over a few years, pendant lights have gained popularity. It is unbelievable how they can instantly upgrade or decorate a room. Therefore, homeowners love them dearly. Whether standing alone, clustered together, or arranged in a row, pendant lights are often the ideal overhead lighting solution. Today modern hanging lights are available in many materials, sizes, and designs. It's not an easy task to determine which pendant light works best for your home. They can blend seamlessly into the indoor spaces like living room, dining rooms and kitchen and provide bright task lighting where you need it most. If you are in the mood for upgrading your current lighting to modern pendant lights, take a look at the following mini guide.

 

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Different Types of Pendant Lights

With pendant lights, you can showcase your style and personality and make your home aesthetically and practically more appealing. The right pendant light is more than just a way of illumination, it is also a piece of art that enhances your existing decor and adds glam accent to indoor spaces. They offer unmatched diversity ranging from whimsical, fun styles to those with clean lines. First, you should get to know the major types of pendant lights:

 

 

    1. Multi-arm Pendant Lights: they resemble chandeliers and look fantastic when they are above rectangular or round tables.

 

    1. Linear Pendant Lights: the lampshades of the linear pendant lights are evenly aligned in linear formation when viewed from different angles.

 

    1. Pendant Lights with Shades: in your dining room or living room, you can group a couple of pendant lights with shades to deliver a dramatic visual presence.

 

 

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It is Easy to Install Pendant Lights

It is not difficult to install pendant lights. Turn off the power before you start the installation. Remove the old fixture and make sure the junction box is secured. Connect the wires and tuck the wires into the junction box. Install the mounting bracket and attach the canopy to the mounting bracket. Screw a bulb into the pendant light fixture and turn the power back on. If you want to be free from the hassle of installing a junction box or hardwiring, pick the plug-in pendant lights.

What is the Ideal Size of Pendant Lights?

It is important to pick the correct size of the pendant light to avoid upsetting the design of your rooms. Here is the way to work out the right size. Add the length and width of the room together – if your room is 12 feet long by 10 feet wide, add those two numbers up you get 22 feet. Swap that value in feet for inches and you get the ideal pendant width for your room – which is 22 inches.

What are the Costs of Pendant Light Installation?

You will save the installation costs if you do the job yourself. If you decided to hire a professional to take on the job, the cost of installing most fixtures ranges from $75-$125. The cost will be affected by the type of light fixture and the actual condition of your wiring. The electrician will assess the location of your fixture and give you an accurate estimate of the installation cost.

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Choosing the Right Pendant Light

Pendant light fixtures can fall into a range of different styles. You can purchase a modern pendant in your kitchen for sleek sophistication. If you have a more rustic kitchen, glass pendant lights with a bronze finish will fit well in the space. A crystal pendant can effortlessly lend a touch of shimmer to your kitchen, dining room, or foyer. For a room that would benefit from an explosion of light, consider the multi-light pendants. Regardless of your decor style, the pendant lights serve to enhance the aesthetics of your home and give the space a stylish touch.

The Perfect Hanging Height of Pendant Lights in Different Rooms

 

 

    • Living Rooms, Halls, and Bedrooms

 

Where people may be walking underneath, allow for 6 feet 11 inches of clearance from the bottom of the fixture to the floor. (If the pendant light is swagging above your bed, you may hang it a little lower. Don't go too low. You don't want to accidentally bump your head every time you get up.)

 

  • Bathrooms

Recessed spotlights are usually the best solution here, but if you prefer a pendant, keep 8 feet between the top of your bathtub and the bottom of the fixture and avoid hanging it directly over the bathtub itself. Pendant lights hung on either side of a mirror should be spaced 30 inches to 36 inches apart.

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  • Dining Room

A cluster of pendants over a dining table arranged will fill your dining space with luminous glamour. Allow for a space of 28 to 36 inches from the bottom of the pendants to the top of the table surface.

 

  • Kitchen Island

Make sure that you space your pendants equally to distribute light evenly. For the pendant lights suspended above the kitchen island, the distance between the bottom of your pendant lights and your countertop should generally be between 30 to 36 inches.

 

  • Entrance Hall

In hallways, hang pendants at least 6 inches higher than the top of your front door.

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Buy Pendant Lights at Claxy

When choosing a pendant light, remember to select the ones that coordinate with the theme and the mood of the rooms. Some pendant lights may be a great fit for just about anywhere, while others may be better suited for a particular decor scheme. No matter what type of pendant lights you will opt for, you can find the one that complements your lighting scheme and lifestyle from Claxy's wonderful collection of pendant lights. We will bring to you a well-curated selection of pendant light fixtures that are elegant and glamorous with a ton of texture. Feel free to explore our range of pendant lights to refresh your space.

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