Lighting is often an afterthought when decorating or updating a room, but it really shouldn`t be. Aside from the fact that there are endless designs to choose from, decent lighting is essential at night – and half-way through the afternoons on dreary winter days.
To make sure you choose the right size and drop (how far it hangs down from the ceiling) for your room, simply add together the length and width of the room and divide that number by 12. This will give you the ideal width of your pendant light.
Another consideration is the length of the drop. To work out the ideal height, just multiply the height of your room by three, then divide that number by 12.
But if you plan to hang your pendant light in a place where people will be walking often, such as a hallway, don`t hang it too low and risk them bumping into it. The same goes for pendants positioned over dining tables and kitchen islands – make sure they`re not hung so low that people bang their heads when they get up from a chair or stool.
Lastly, pay attention to the shade. A clear glass or open shade will cast more light than an enclosed design made of a solid, opaque material, which will give a more concentrated, directional light. Determine whether the pendant will be your main light source in a room or a supplementary one, and choose accordingly.
10 Best Pendants Lights to Illuminate Your Living Space
2021 11/27