Without any doubt, lighting is one of the most important decisions you have to make for your home. And since one of the main reasons for lighting in homes is to provide the right amount of illumination in your home while being practical and functional, choosing the right ones can be quite tricky. Except for chandeliers, pendant or ceiling lights are a must in every home as they have the power to enhance the décor of any room.
In fact, the main purpose of pendant lights is to make a statement and luckily nowadays, you can choose from a plethora of them ranging in style, size, design and shape. You can even choose a specific pendant light style that has a matching wall light and floor lamps which means that you can easily choose ones that can match the already existing decor or a new one.
When it comes to the style modern, contemporary and vintage industrial ceiling light are among the most popular ones these days. The modern and contemporary are all about incorporating metallic elements while the vintage industrial ceiling light options are available in aluminum, copper, and glass. The beauty of the latter one is that they can be used in almost any type of home décor because of their simple and clean lines.
One of the most popular uses of pendant lights is in dining rooms as usually this is the place where they can really make a statement. The rule of its installation is to be 1.7m above the ground, however, do not forget to take into account the size of the room's height. For maximum impact, try to match the pendant with the shape of your dining table.
Another important thing to have in mind is the pendant installation. If you plan to install them in an open space, then you need to allow 2.1m of clearance so you can easily walk underneath it. A rule of thumb is to check if the ceiling can support the weight of the chosen pendant as some of them can be pretty heavy. And the best way to that is by consulting with a professional electrician. When it comes to the cleaning part, manufacturers recommend using a soft cloth instead of a vacuum cleaner to collect the dust. The reason is simple, a vacuum cleaner can damage the metal or the globe of the pendant whether you clean it a special brush or not.
