Ceiling lights

Contemporary Pendant

Contemporary ceiling pendant

Contemporary pendants are available with single 2 3 4 and 5 light versions. these penadant are the recent fashion in kitchen lighting offering great style and soft illumination for your dining or over the counter. Most of these contemporary ceiling pendants come with height adjustable cables for you to use the fixture at a desired height. Color glass options are almost endless. Blown glass pendant styles imported by ELK lighting, Maxim Lighting, PLC and many other brand name lighting manufacturers.

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Ceiling pendants are lighting fixtures that are both decorative and functional. They are normally suspended from the ceiling with the use of a cord or chain, which can be adjusted according to the space.  In terms of function, contemporary ceiling pendants are best used for task lighting or to highlight areas or showpieces in a room. The various designs, sizes, color, and shapes of the pieces make them versatile.

Though more common in the kitchen, contemporary ceiling pendants have found their way into the living room, bedroom and other spaces. Versatility allows contemporary ceiling pendants to be placed almost anywhere, from dining rooms to home offices and even entryways. They can act as additional sources of light needed in a room. They complement main sources of light such as chandeliers. They may be less ornate than chandeliers, but their designs are unique and can be statement pieces on their own. Instead of having one light focused in a room, contemporary ceiling pendants open up the space and highlight other aspects in a room. This results in a whole and cohesive effect that brings the elements of the room together.

Contemporary ceiling pendants can be single or multiple in number depending on the size of the space and object being lit.  Similar to wall sconces, they can provide light without taking up floor or table space. Contemporary ceiling pendants can even be used with matching wall sconces! The larger contemporary ceiling pendants are normally used for entryways and can even be considered as main sources of light in the kitchen especially over dining tables and islands. They also come in smaller sizes, contemporary ceiling mini-pendants, which are best used to accent artworks.

Since these ceiling pendants are contemporary, expect an almost unlimited combination of fashionable designs and styles. Contemporary ceiling pendants can have different finishes, such as brass and iron. They can even be accented with lampshades and glass. The designs can range from spikes to spheres or angles, curves, spirals and swirls! Since they are contemporary in nature, bright and rich colors are possible. There is flexibility in the designs.

Ceiling pendants are not really used for general lighting, but they can be used for task lighting. It is advised that they be hung around thirty-four inches from the table or sixty-six inches from the floor. More often than not, an odd number of pendants are used for a more balanced and proportioned lighting. For example, if they are to be placed over a table, instead of breaking the light into two, try three. Another idea is to place a statement contemporary ceiling pendant in the middle of two simple slim ceiling pendants. This allows the one in the middle to act as a focal point or main decorative piece. If they will be used to light pathways, it is recommended the bottom of the pendant be placed around six and a half feet from the floor.

When you come across contemporary ceiling pendants, what comes to mind are sleek, clean and modern designs. Do not limit your choices, expand them to funky and bold colored styles to best suit your space!