subject: Let Pendant Lights Illuminate Your Home [print this page] Pendant lights are basically extended metal, piped light fixtures, that are widely used as ceiling lights. They've bulbs at the end of the long, metallic pipe or rod and are aimed downwards. At times, these types of lighting fixtures also have long chains as opposed to metal rods.
Pendant lights are commonly used in spots which have high ceilings to ensure the lighting reaches all the areas of the room evenly. These types of light fittings are even used to provide lighting over dining tables, kitchen tables, study tables, as well as bath areas in bathrooms. They can have conical shade made up of glass, metal or fibre. Lamp shades made up of fabric and paper can also be used. They may also be used as focus lights when the shade comes with a smaller circumference, but, broader shades can light up bigger areas.
There are different types of pendant light fittings depending on the style of shade used and also where they are placed for illumination.
Pendant light fixtures may be made from glass, metal, ceramic, fibre, paper or maybe even fabric. The other varieties which can be found all over the United Kingdom are living room, kitchen, dining room, and also bathroom pendant lights, just to mention a few.
The ones made out of glass are either plain glass or colourful stained glass that can be in the shape of a cone or a dome. The stained glass ones are used to match the setting and colour theme of the room, whereas lights used in balconies and gardens usually have glass domes for total protection against harsh weather.
The paper lights are commonly seen in gardens and entrances of houses since colourful papers give a vibrant and energetic look and feel to them.
Metal and ceramic lights are popular because they are cheap and durable and can easily be cleaned and maintained. However, metal lights are not used outdoors and bathrooms to avoid corrosion.
Modern lights use corrosion free materials like fibre moulds that are durable. On the other hand, various types of fabrics are also used to make the shades of these lights. Fabric lights have hardback on which the fabric is glued to give them an authentic and ethnic look.
Pendant lights used in living rooms are usually hung above the low seating areas so that the light can reach the lower levels of the room.
These lights are invariably used above the dining tables to give a spotlight effect to the dining area. If the dining table is bigger, two or three lights can easily be hung above the table to give it a distributed lighting effect.
Kitchen lights are usually placed above the cooking area and above the cutting table to enhance illumination during food preparation at nights. These are mainly placed above the breakfast tables as well.
Bathroom light fittings generally have these hung above the bath area because the bath tub is positioned at a lower level comparatively. They can also be used in bathrooms as centrepieces.
