Common Pendant Light Questions Answered By Experts

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Pendant lighting has become an increasingly popular lighting choice for a  modern home. Incredibly stylish, these attractive lights can be used as the main focal point in any room.

However, hanging pendant lights requires serious thought, as several factors must be considered to ensure your chosen lights are the perfect fit for your home. Adding pendant lighting to your home is a far more complex task than placing a table or floor lamp in your room.

At Dusk Lighting, we answer some of the most common questions around pendant lighting, ensuring you find the perfect fit for your home.

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Where can I hang pendant lights?

Pendant lighting can be placed in any area of your home, as long as there is enough space for it to hang safely or it has a short enough lighting drop. By considering the pendant’s size and drop height, you can place pendant lighting in any interior space in your home.

Stairways and hallways are excellent options for installing pendant lighting, offering guests an excellent first impression. Pendant lighting is also popular for illuminating dining tables and kitchen islands, as the light floods large areas where people are most likely to gather.

Task lighting is another consideration for adding pendant lighting to your interior. Add pendant lighting into the corner of any room to create a cosy reading corner, or hang them above desks for an illuminated workspace.

Can I adjust the drop of pendant lighting?

The height of your pendant light can be easily adjusted by following a few simple steps. Firstly, release the set screw in the canopy of the pendant and pull or push the cord until it is at your preferred length. Either hide the excess cord behind the pendant cover or cut it once you have set it to your preferred drop length and the lighting fixture has been mounted.

How do I install pendant lighting?

It is recommended that you have a professional electrician install your pendant lighting. Installation requires power and ground wires to be fitted, so ensure you are confident dealing with electronics if you install your pendants yourself. Always consult the manufacturer’s instructions and take extra safety precautions.

Once the pendant’s power and ground wires have been fitted, you can alter the drop height to suit your needs. Adjusting the pendant’s drop height can greatly affect how well the light fills the room.

Ensure you choose a drop height that lights your room without looking too cluttered, then attach the base to the ceiling bracket and install your bulb.

How far apart should pendant lights be?

When hanging pendant lights, there is no definitive answer on how far apart they should be, as there are a few factors to consider. As a general rule of thumb, you should hang your pendant lights approximately 30 inches apart; however, this depends on your available space and where you plan to hang them. The size of your pendant will also impact this.

If you hang your pendant lights over a kitchen island or dining table, consider the counter’s length to dictate how far apart to space them. Your counter’s size will determine how many lights you can hang, which will help you decide on the gap between each.

For larger lighting fixtures, you may choose to hang them further apart to prevent them from looking cluttered. Smaller pendants should be hung closer together.Hanging pendant lighting should be used to construct a captivating interior and take your decor to the next level.

Avoid creating a convoluted interior by ensuring you hang your pendant lighting fixtures with cohesion. No matter how much of a gap you leave between pendants, ensure each is the same to make your home look tidy.

What is the proper height to hang pendant lights?

The drop height of each pendant light should be determined by your ceiling height and how much space you have below. Ceilings are often eight feet high, which means your pendants should have a drop height of 12-20 inches.

You should add three inches to the drop height for every inch of extra ceiling height. For example, a ceiling height of nine feet will mean your drop height should be between 15-23 inches.

Any pendant lights that are hung above surfaces such as kitchen islands or dining tables should have a 30-36 inch clearance. Whether adding task or ambient lighting, the 30-36 inch clearance height applies to all surfaces. This ensures your pendants won’t create a distraction and will prevent people from hitting their heads.

Find all your pendant lighting essentials at Dusk Lighting

Now that you know how to install and properly place your pendant lighting,browse our range at Dusk Lighting and prepare to elevate your interior.

Dusk Lighting stocks various stylish and unique pendant lights to help you take your decor up a notch. Modern and minimalist pendant lighting is ideal for adding a sophisticated look to your home. Alternatively, opt for traditional pendant lighting to give your home a distinctive appearance.

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