For a home that likes to entertain, creating a space with that function in mind can be done with the help of pendant lighting. Typically used for dining purposes, pendant lighting is perfect for a social environment and will bring all your friends and family together!

Choosing pendant lighting for your home

When it comes to planning the perfect pendant lighting for your home, it’s important to think about what will work for your specific lifestyle. How can you fit the style you want into your home? Keep reading to learn more!

Choose the features you want to highlight

The first thing you should do is consider the overall theme of the room. This will give you an idea of the best lighting styles to choose from. But don’t panic! This doesn’t mean the choices are limited. There are still plenty of ideas to play around with that will pair beautifully with your chosen design. Whether you want to highlight a space for dining, casual seating or food prep, there is so much to work with.

How many pendants will you need?

How many lights you need will likely come down to the size of the space you’d like to highlight. In most cases, an odd number offers a balanced focal point that is easy on the eye. You must also consider the size of the pendants, as the bigger they are, the more crowded space could be, and vice versa.

Setting the mood with dimmers

If you want pendants that can serve multiple functions throughout the day, you may want to consider dimmer switches. These will allow you to change the brightness of the bulbs, meaning you can create a mood for intimate dining or keep the space bright for focal points. And you can even opt for energy-efficient bulbs to keep the bills low!

Length

The length from the ceiling to the final hanging point should be calculated by measuring the distance between the top of the table to the ceiling. For dining, anywhere between 28 and 32 inches is a good enough length between the top of the table and the bottom of your pendants. However, kitchen islands will likely need no more than 30 inches between the top of the island and bottom of the pendants.

What kind of pendant lighting would you like?

There are so many pendant lighting styles out there for you to choose from but narrowing down your style choice to match the overall theme in the room is a good place to start. From there, it’s a simple case of measuring your space!

Working with a taller space gives even more reason to experiment with vintage pendant lights. Alternatively, smaller rooms require features such as vintage filament lights or shades which can also work with pendant fixtures.