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Pendant Lighting: Classic or Contemporary?

Monday, June 4th, 2018

Uttermost Lamps and Lighting Fumant 4 Light Industrial Pendant 22075

Pendant lighting fixtures have been around for many years but to think that they are just decorative elements is limiting them to just one role. There are many ways that you can spice up your home using this type of lighting fixture. And more often than not, the results are far too astounding to imagine.

Pendant lamps have been around since the time of the Ancient Greeks. Animal fats together with perfumes had wicks and then placed inside clay pots.

Pendant Light in the Kitchen

People are naturally drawn to light. And it is in layering, the drama that makes lighting more interesting to the human vision.

There isn’t one kind of light that can serve as the correct light for the entire kitchen. The different kinds of light have their own roles to play. The task light, for instance, can be used to illuminate the work areas such as the kitchen island as well as the pantry closet.

Decorative lighting, on the other hand, is your kitchen lighting eye candy. This is the one that adds visual interest to the kitchen. It can be the chandelier or the wall sconces that look like candelabra, or it can be your beautiful pendant lighting fixture.

Kitchen accent lighting can give depth. These are those recessed lights that you can add to create a visual drama even for a busy place such as the kitchen.

Pendant Lighting in the Bedroom

Picking the right bedroom lighting can be both challenging and fun. There is also a wide range of bedroom lighting which all have their own advantages. It’s up to you to get the style and the type of illumination that would make your bedroom more restful.

The size of the pendant lighting matters. You might be tempted to lead the light away from the bed – don’t. You can hang the pendant lighting – that is proportional to the size of the room, of course – right on the ceiling directly on the middle of the bed.

Make sure that your pendant light also enhances the theme that you have chosen for the bedroom. ‘Want a cascading chandelier for this room? That’s fine, too.

Pendant Fixture in the Living Room

It is crucial to properly light the living room because it is a hub of family activities. So what happens in your living room? You can use all three types – general, task, and accent.

General lighting could be as simple as natural light during the day. Overhead lighting is also important during the night. If you like watching TV in the living room, then use surrounding lights that won’t cause glare.

Accent lighting in the living room could be low-level lamps and floor lamps. Cozy it up with some pendant lights that match the theme of that space.

Uttermost Lamps and Lighting Onduler, 4Lt. Pendant 22098

Pendant Lighting in the Dining Room

Just like the kitchen and the living room, the dining room is also a busy part of a home. And this is also one of the most interesting rooms that you can decorate. Here, you can definitely play with the different shapes of pendant lighting.

You can hang round pendants in place of the usual crystal chandeliers. You see, pendant lighting is as flexible as dining room lighting could go. Multiple pendants could even provide this room the needful complementary element for the rest of the design.

In picking your pendant light for this room, make sure that it is no less than 12 inches smaller than the dining table that you have set. The linear suspension should be about 1/3 to 2/3 of the table’s length and about 30 inches from its surface.

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Pendant Light Installation for Neophytes

Monday, May 14th, 2018

Uttermost Lamps and Lighting Adelino 1 Light Pendant 21976

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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Pendant Light – Which Fashionable Materials Suit You?

Monday, October 10th, 2016

Lamps and Lighting Uttermost Pomodoro 1 Light Distressed Pendant 22088

Lamps and Lighting Uttermost Pomodoro 1 Light Distressed Pendant 22088 is perfect for any rustic, modern or industrial setting.

Pendant lighting is being used by a lot of homes lately because it is extremely versatile. It comes in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles with each base, stem and light source offering a different look.

Pendants are best used when you want to have deliberate lighting at specific areas. They are also perfect for those dark corners in your home as well as adding depth to the design that you’ve chosen.

Pendant Lighting – Task or Decorative?

Pendant lights can be used as a task or decorative light. These provide downward and more focused lighting. Think of places like bedrooms and reading nooks. There are even some homeowners who are already replacing their bathroom vanity lights with pendant lights that have been strategically-placed. You might also want to use pendant lighting over the dining table and in your kitchen. You can install a row of pendants over a kitchen island.

Pendant Light Materials

Pendant lighting fixtures are artistic center pieces. These are not a new concept yet they have recently been revived and people are going crazy over the latest designs. Here are some of the most common materials used as pendant lighting –

Glass. Clear glass is beneficial because it would never overwhelm the design, it is just there to reflect the interior design theme. This material works great in just about any kind of room which is why it is considered to be most cost effective.

Glass pendants use acrylic or glass in order to maximize light output. This is a material that will give you a concentrated light, the kind that is best used for areas meant for specific tasks such as your home office.

There are also colorful glass pendants that can be used for decorative purposes.

Copper. Drop pendants in this material are a remarkable sight. Copper is considered edgy and modern, it could also be rustic because it is warmer than other metals. Use more than one copper pendant then group them together at varying length.

Fabric. This is the kind of pendant lighting that you should go for if you want to achieve a diffused light. The fabric shades would give off a softer glow, the kind of glow that could make a room look more romantic. Use fabric pendant lights over dining tables or kitchen islands.

Wanna entertain guests but you want to make sure that the place still looks cozy? Then fabric is the right choice for you.

Timber, Wicker, Etc. There are many other materials that can be used to create pendant lights. Timber is a wonderful choice for a softer, more rustic look. Wicker can also provide the same level of awe.

Lamps and Lighting Uttermost Molecule 5 Light Oil Rubbed Bronze Pendant 22058

Lamps and Lighting Uttermost Molecule 5 Light Oil Rubbed Bronze Pendant 22058

Pendant Means Fashion

Home design trends now place pendant lighting at the fashion forefront. These lighting fixtures are now mainly bought because of their aesthetic value. There are pendant lights that look like flowers, sea grass, and just about any kind of art that you can think of. Many artisans spend time creating unique designs for pendant lighting.

Use pendant lights to decorate your home and make it look and feel more like you. Just imagine the charm and drama that pendant lights have provided for foyers, atriums and open-spaced rooms.

Look for the trendiest designs for your home. These lights can be a part of the ensemble that will anchor the rest of a room’s design. So go ahead and illuminate with pendant lights in a kids’ room, to cast a romantic glow in the master bedroom, to become like a task light in the office or library, or to welcome guests in your lovely living room.

Pendant lights are not just there to provide light anymore, they’re there also for show so maximize their lovely features to your advantage.

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