Different Types of Pendant Lights and How to Use Them
Hanging lighting is an easy way to renovate your home without the hassle of an intense electrical wiring renovation project. (It’s also a semi-permanent change you can make to your apartment to add character without annoying the homeowner.) Pendant lights come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and styles, from sconces and pendant lights to can-shaped pendants or vintage Edison lamps. for a more vintage feel. Each style exudes its own atmosphere and illuminates the room in its own way.
Here are the different types of pendant lights and how you can best use them in your home.
How to choose a pendant light shade
The appearance of a pendant light can vary dramatically depending on what you put around it. Lampshade pendant lights have a hole in the bottom of the shade and are usually suspended above the space from the ceiling. (For those hanging wirelessly, you’ll need to install a hook – or hooks – in the ceiling to hang the light and dangle it over the area you want.) But shade selection itself is where you can get really creative with style. and vibe.
The pendant lamp shade can be made from a variety of materials, including braiding, copper, brass, porcelain, or classic black metal found in modern office buildings. Think about how the hue will fit into your space and control and direct the spread of light. For example, wicker baskets cast a unique shadow, while copper and black hues will provide good lighting and a more industrial look.
How to use pendant lights on drums
Drum pendant lights are pendant lights with large circular curtains that surround a light bulb. They are considered closed lampshades, which are often made from canvas or other fabric material in soft tones of beige, gray, or other neutral colors for a more minimalist design effect . However, you can get a little more funky with drums made of bronze wire for a shabby look, or dripping crystals for a glamorous chandelier.
Drum lights are often found above dining tables for comfortable soft lighting during meals, as well as in the living room or bedroom.
How to use pendant lights with multiple bulbs
Pendant lights with multiple bulbs are three bulbs, usually connected by a horizontal arm, allowing them to cover a large area. These lights are usually seen above kitchen islands to provide enough light for cooking, or above the bar area in the basement to create a “pub” look.
More modern styles also tend to deviate from a linear structure, and may have three lamps on two different arms going in opposite directions. Such a pendant can become something like a functional piece of art .
How to hang pendant lights on a string
Recessed pendant lights are another versatile pendant light option. The cords are sometimes made from braided fabric, plain black or decorated with a chain or other material. The lamp is attached to a long cord like any pendant light, but the cord itself is an integral part of the lamp’s style .
To hang the drop-in hanger, attach the decorative hook to the wall and wrap the cord tightly around the hook. The light bulb will hang close to the wall, like a sconce. You can leave the light bulb naked or buy an open shade to make it look like a sconce. You can also hang some light bulbs above your dining table with a hook on the ceiling to run the cord through to create a pendant chandelier effect; add a soft drum shade; or leave the lamps unprotected to give them an industrial look.