Pendant Lights

For many years, the trend among architects, designers and builders was to use recessed down lighting because it creates a clean, streamlined look and is relatively simple. This style of lighting can be overused.

The past few years have seen a resurgence of the use of decorative lighting and pendant lighting. The use of a feature pendant light in the entry foyer or stair well, has expanded into the use of exciting pendant lights over dining table, in living areas and in bed rooms.

The traditional use of a “centrally placed” pendant in the middle of a room has given way to the more dramatic use of a cluster of pendants, sometimes placed in the corner of a room, hanging low over a corner table – this looks magic!

The move to energy efficient lighting has give rise to more opportunities to use pendants, with a compact fluorescent lamps, combining the aesthetic of the pendant with the efficiency of the fluorescent – and don’t worry, there are “warm white” fluorescent lamps available to keep the warm feeling.

When selecting a pendant don’t forget to look at fabric lamp shades, suspended on a cord suspension. There are now hundreds of styles, shapes and colours available in fabric shades, and they are inexpensive and easy to change when you chenage the décor of the room.

For further information, and professional assistance, contact one of our stores and a helpful team member will be able to assist you.

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