subject: All About Pendant Lighting [print this page] Pendant lighting is suspended from the ceiling and this type of lighting is gaining popularity for homeowners because it adds beauty and elegance to any type of home. This lighting has a unique appeal and this is a perfect addition to diverse areas around the house such as kitchen, living room, dining, and bedroom. You can purchase a single pendant light or three different pending lights to give a more dramatic effect. If you want to use three different pendants for your lightning fixtures, mini pendent is being used. Pendant light can help in creative designs and ideas for beautifying homes, offices, and other places.
It is recommended to mount the pendant lighting at least 24" to 30" above your head to be lit. If you are using mini pendants, then the ideal height is between 18" to 24" beyond the surface area. You can use an adjustable pendant bar if you are using two to three pendants to adjust them in different heights. Pendant lighting is useful for different areas around the house. The pendant lighting fixtures can be bought in different styles. One of the most common styles of pendant lights are crinkle glass designs, sleek clean designs as well as reflective stained glass. Pendant lights are task oriented and it can give necessary lighting for definite areas around your home. If you need brighter intensity of light, you can increase the intensity by choosing the right kind of bulb.
Majority of pendant lighting fixtures are bought together with chains abd rods that can enable variations for different heights. There are multiple light in a single fixtures which can give a more dramatic effect. This kind of light is ideal for mall corners of a large room. This type of lighting will create an interesting appeal in an ordinary room. A pendant lighting fixtures which is made from hand blown glass can cost around $30 and some may even cost $400 to $500 and above. You can cater your lighting needs efficiently with the use of these pendant lighting. Imagination is the key, there is no need for you to buy expensive one.
