{"id":13152,"date":"2016-01-13T14:51:50","date_gmt":"2016-01-13T14:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/Blog\/?p=13152"},"modified":"2023-02-22T05:46:43","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T05:46:43","slug":"6-tips-on-picking-the-perfect-pendant-light-for-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/6-tips-on-picking-the-perfect-pendant-light-for-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips On Picking The Perfect Pendant Light For Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Picking the perfect pendant light for your home involves many different factors. You will have to carefully consider your ceiling height, the interior you are working with, as well as the areas you are highlighting to make the most out of your room lighting. If you have never chosen light sources before, these tips should be enough to help you get started:<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"hidetext\" href=\"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/ceiling-and-chandelier-lights\/?sort=2a&amp;sortBy=price_to&amp;display=all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/FIF-Blog-H-1900x521.jpg\" alt=\"home pendant light \" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">home\u00a0 home pendant light<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Mind the height you are working with<\/h3>\n<p>While picking the perfect pendant light for your home, the height you are working with is one of the primary factors determining your choice. The optimal guideline would be to allow at least 1.8 m distance from the floor and 60 cm from the furniture piece below \u2014 in case, you are looking for a pendant light to highlight your bar stand, kitchen island, or a dining table.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Always start with the ambient lighting<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Pendant lights usually serve decorative purpose. Yet, if you want to have the lighting right in the room, you should always start with functional, decorative lighting. These tips will give a better idea on the subject; in a nutshell, though, you should first of all ensure that there is enough light to easily navigate in the room and then only move on to highlighting the functional areas.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Locate the lights strategically<\/h3>\n<div style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"hidetext\" href=\"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/ceiling-and-chandelier-lights\/?sort=2a&amp;sortBy=price_to&amp;display=all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/FIF-Blog-H-1900x521.jpg\" alt=\"strategic lighting\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">strategic\u00a0 strategic lighting<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Speaking of the functional areas, it is important to choose them wisely. Pendants generally look very nice above the kitchen island and a large dining table. Bar area is another obvious suggestion. Yet, more creative alternatives are also possible \u2014 for example, a couple of pendant lights above your bedside cabinets.<\/p>\n<h3>Experiment with bold designs<\/h3>\n<div style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"hidetext\" href=\"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/sylvia-ceiling-pendant-rectangle-in-chrome-and-crystals-glass-p-27002.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7123CC-SE.jpg\" alt=\"Sylvia Ceiling Pendant Rectangle In Chrome And Crystals Glass\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">sylia\u00a0 Sylvia Ceiling Pendant Rectangle In Chrome And Crystals Glass<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When it comes to the actual designs, do not be afraid to use some out of the box thinking \u2014 especially, while choosing the central chandelier in the room. However, getting a bit creative with pendant shades and designs can also make the room stylish and unusual \u2014 so, take a look at some really bold options.<\/p>\n<h3>Look for ways to showcase your interior<\/h3>\n<p>Sure, a perfect pendant light stands a bit separately from your furniture; yet, it is still a part of your room, and you should always look for ways to showcase your decoration setting. If, for example, you are working on a loft or industrial setting, brass pendants are the best choice you can possibly make. If there are bare wooden beams in the room, you might want to use them to hang pendants. If the ceiling is high, a large, massive looking chandelier is an obvious choice, etc.<\/p>\n<h3>Do not be afraid to get creative<\/h3>\n<p>And, do not forget to check out a couple of novelty designs as you shop \u2014 they may give your imagination a boost.<\/p>\n<p>Those are some of the simplest and yet most functional tips on picking the perfect pendant light for your home. The final word of advice would be to stick to reputable stores while shopping. Given that pendants are available both in specialised stores and in generalised furniture platforms, you really might want to find some time and check out at least three or four stores before making a final decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Picking the perfect pendant light for your home involves many different factors. You will have to carefully consider your ceiling height, the interior you are working with, as well as the areas you are highlighting to make the most out of your room lighting. 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