Pendant Light Installation for Neophytes

More and more homeowners and interior designers are realizing the benefits of pendant lighting. They find out that it is stylish, it can be modern or classic, and all in all, it’s beautiful.

Pendant lighting is able to provide a one-of-a-kind ambiance in a room. It is also the ideal lighting for when you want to focus on just one thing. This kind of lighting provides light pools which makes it ideal above desks, that place where dishes are washed, and for when you want to focus on a single activity. Unlike other lighting types, pendant lighting offers soft light which is preferable when you want to set a certain mood.

When you need to update the look in any room, you’d be sure to find a pendant lighting fixture that will suit your project. You can install pendants in the bedroom, the living room, kitchen, bathroom, and just about any room in your home.

The pendant style can add to the overall impression that you make. It can also increase the level of charm. This also provides an impact that will make you relaxed and comfortable or romantic.

Pendant lighting has been a vital part of many home décor because it is so flexible. It can easily adapt to any theme because it blends with any design or color palette. It also easily complements other decorative elements giving the room a highly impressive look.

Pendant lighting fixtures are also seen to be more interesting compared to other kinds of lighting. This has the capacity to look like it’s fine jewelry. Its beauty is coupled with adaptability and functionality – so what more can you ask for?

Let’s Install That Pendant

The installation of pendant lighting when you already have an existing junction is quite easy. This lighting fixture is available in a wide variety of hues and styles. Just be sure to cover the switch with your tape just to ascertain your safety. Use also a circuit tester to make sure that the power has been turned off.

The first step in pendant light installation is to select the kind of fixture that you want. Normally, it hangs with an electrical cord. The style lies in the type of shade which you can use to match your space. The transparent shade or the flared shape is able to cast more light in a room. The opaque ones are better able to focus light on a surface.

Step 2 is to locate the electrical panel. Turn off the power going in the junction box. Remove any previously mounted lighting fixture must be removed, making sure that no damage is done to the wiring.

There are three wires that are commonly visible, two of these are for power, while the third wire is for electrical ground. Be sure to remove any mounting brackets installed in the past.

Next, using a screwdriver, attach the bracket which came with your lighting, to the box. Use the screws provided by the manufacturer. Check that the bracket is snugly installed.

Step 4 is to check the height and adjust it so that you are able to hang, release, and then pull the cord through the provided cover. Set your desired length. The excess cord should be cut with a wire cutter or left with the excess concealed behind the mounted cover.  The height that you set is your preference.

Step 5 is to attach the grounding wire to the mounting bracket. Be sure to twist the wires’ bare ends then cap with wire nuts. Affix the cover then tighten till it rests firmly on the ceiling. Make sure no wires are exposed.

Slide the threads then replace the nut to secure the fixture. Just check, if released, that the pendant lighting hangs at a level that suits the room. Last, select a bulb according to your mood preference.

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