Pendant Overview

A pendant light catches the eye in a way that recessed or standard ceiling fixtures simply can't match. Yet these seldom take center stage; they're the character actors of a home's scheme. These fixtures are usually placed in rooms that require supplemental fixtures of some kind, whether it's for performing a specific task or just creating a dramatic effect by enriching a room's color or artistically delineating its space.

Kitchens are a standard example of how you can use these rejuvenate a room's look by performing a useful function in a stylish way - such as a gorgeous Victorian style that brightens a kitchen island. Pendants can also be used to illuminate dining room tables, game or reading areas, home bars, aquariums, or display cabinets.

The creation of a particular mood is something at which pendant lights excel. Downlights can foster an atmosphere of quietness and seclusion in a den or study. An inverted fixture with a dimmer would provide glare-free ambiance in a bedroom or living room. Outdoor pendants are perfect for porches and patios, creating the kind of warm atmosphere that one associates with summer nights spent in a glider or comfy adirondack chair.