Top Pendant Lights & Hanging Lights

Single pendant lamps Where a single light hangs from an electrical point on the ceiling. There are a few names for pendant lights, sometimes referred to as pendants, hanging lamps, or pendulum lights , the commonality is that there is normally a single light source or bulb.
Pendant Cluster Lights From a single electrical point on the ceiling a group of pendant shades can be clustered together, sometimes bunched tightly, sometimes staggered heights and sometimes cascading down in a spiral effect. Clustered pendant lights can have multiple bulbs all powered from a single electrical outlet.
Pendant Bar Lights By bar lights this doesn’t mean they are for pubs! It refers to a row of pendants all attached to a bar or ceiling plate. Not only do they look good as a row of pendants lined up neatly this saves you using multiple electrical points from the ceiling as bars only need one set of electrical cables to power 3, 4 or more lights. These lights are pre-wired at exacting heights for millimetre perfect lining up of the lights could also be adjusted to stagger the drops if it suited the space better.

Kitchen Island Pendant Light

In modern homes, the kitchen is often an open plan space that forms part of the living area. This can create a bright, airy feel and provide a great space for entertaining.One of the key elements in creating an open plan kitchen is the lighting. By carefully choosing kitchen lights, you can create a warm and inviting space that is perfect for socialising. When it comes to Island lighting, pendant lights are a popular choice as they are often used over a kitchen island or breakfast bar. Kitchen islands are the place to make a statement and they provide you with an opportunity to add a single pendant light or stunning pendant bar to enhance your space. With careful planning, kitchen pendant lighting can help to create a beautiful and functional space that is perfect for modern living dining room.

Pendant Lighting for hallways and stairwells.

Hanging lights can be super useful in halls and stairways as matching lamps is easy due to the fact the cord can be shortened for the lower parts of the space and left longer where ceiling height becomes taller. The consideration here is how the light is distributed. Downward facing light is great at the lower levels in the entrance hall or landing areas but in the stairwell you may require light that spreads light from all angles. Here’s an example of matching lights which could be perfect for coordinating your style in a room with varied ceiling heights.

Pendant Lights for a porch or undercover area.

If you have a porch or covered arbour it can be lovely to have a hanging light. An exterior grade pendant light will have safety ratings to ensure it’s safe to use outdoors choose your exterior light from a trusted retailer who clearly displays the IP Rating. If you are mounting a hanging light outside you may also like to think about the height. The longer the light hangs down the more it’s likely to swing in the breeze. In strong winds it may be prudent to protect any glass lights by ensuring they cannot bash against a hard object and break. Exterior grade lights will cope with most weather conditions but strong winds.

Bedroom Pendant Lights

Hanging a pendant above your bed or in the corner of a room can bring a less predictable scheme to a bedroom space. It also means you could potentially go a tiny bit larger than you may in an area which is used as a walk through, or a high traffic space such as a lounge or kitchen. Generally there are fewer people given access to the sanctuary of a bedroom and walkways are limited because corners and bed spaces don’t normally get walked on.

Pendants at either side of the bed can be good, especially if the bedside cabinet is small or a crammed pack full of other stuff. Avoid fragile flimsy lamps and opt for something robust or you could risk damaging it when you battle with putting that duvet cover on!

Conclusion

JWow! Thank you for reading this entire article. We appreciate it! We hope you feel self-assured in selecting and installing your new hanging light fixture. You'll find plenty of inspiration for creative ways to incorporate pendant lights into your home. Whether it's a cozy country kitchen or a spacious renovated barn, pendant lights add a stylish touch to enhance the ambiance of your home. Good lighting is essential in any house, as it provides illumination, a comforting warmth, and endless enjoyment when executed properly. Take pleasure in exploring the various possibilities that Pendant Lighting offers! Safety First! Before you begin any cleaning of your light fitting we’d suggest you turn the light off. If cleaning involves any polish, water, or spray you must turn the light off at the fuse board. If possible, remove the shades prior to washing. If the shades cannot be removed – even if you are only using a slightly damp cloth – switch the light off at the fuse board and do not switch back on until completely dry.

Term & Conditions

FAQ

1.How to hang a ceiling pendant light with a chain?
Some ceiling pendants are supplied with chain suspension. They will also come with a cable (to supply the electricity) and sometimes with slim wire too.

2.Are all Pendant Lights dimmable?
We have a selection of dimmable pendant lights available, just check the specifications on the product page. Be sure to have a dimmer switch already installed and use dimmable bulbs. If in doubt, contact one of our advisors who are happy to help.

3.Are pendant lights height adjustable?
We offer a wide range of adjustable hanging lights, just follow our detailed instructions to adjust the cable, chain or cord to your desired length for your required drop.

4.Can the pendant light be shortened for low ceilings or does it look silly?
Sometimes people feel pendant lights that come with longer cable will be too long for the room and whilst you can shorten cable they worry it will spoil the look, or that the cable is provided so should be used. If you are not a fan of swagging the cable, it’s very simple to shorten it. Pendants lamps look great on short cable too. They can look just as nice with 2 inches of cable as the do with 2 metres.

5.How to wire a Pendant Light?
We advise you to get a qualified electrician to fit your new pendant light fixture. However, all our lighting products come with detailed instructions included.

6.How short or how long does it need to be?
Most ceiling pendants can be made shorter. However, there is no such thing as a standard amount of cable that comes with a ceiling pendant. This can vary between 50 cm to 2 metres – some lights can even be bespoke made to be as long as you need! What can’t be altered however, is whether it can be as short as you need. Obviously, the height of the actual fitting will vary and there will still need to be room for a little hanging space, so we’d recommend that you check the specifications as this will tell you the shortest and the longest the light can be.