Ceiling lights

Crystal Pendants

Crystal Pendant Lighting

Just like finely crafted pieces of jewelry, crystal pendants are exquisitely made to have that sparkling and elegant effect in a room. They are creatively and intricately designed from the best materials in the market. It is surprising how versatile crystal pendants are. They are not just for areas in a ballroom; they can be placed in the bedroom and even the kitchen!

Crystal pendants are normally used like chandeliers, but they can also be used for modern lighting. They add the same glow and richness chandeliers have. Though they are not as orchidaceous or grand as chandeliers, crystal pendants are easier to maintain and are more suitable for everyday use. Crystal pendants provide the right amount of light and are more affordable than chandeliers.

The crystals need not be colorless; they come in a variety of colorful shades that add another effect to a room.  Crystal pendant lighting has the advantage of being able to provide task and background lighting to a room. There is a wide array of styles, designs, shapes, and colors available for you to choose from, depending on the need of your room. Crystal pendants also come in the form of mini-pendants, which are smaller than the typical twelve-inch pendants. It really boils down to your personal preference and the type of space you are decorating.

Since crystal pendants are hung from the ceiling, they do not take up floor space or table space like most lamps do. In some ways, they are considered excellent space savers. Crystal pendant lighting can be used to focus on certain parts of a room. Unlike chandeliers, they do not overpower a room as much. They can focus on pieces of furniture or artworks you want to showcase in your home. Since crystal pendants are examples of task lighting fixtures, they can provide sufficient amount of light for working with a very glamorous setting.

As a general rule, crystal pendants should be around thirty to thirty-six inches above the table or sixty-six inches from the floor. Also, consider the height of the crystal pendant and the height of the space. You do not want it to be too high or low. Single and multiple lights can be placed depending on the space. Single crystal pendants can be placed over paintings or key pieces of furniture, or in small spaces. For example, if long tables or counters such as kitchen islands or nooks are present; multiple crystal pendants can be lined above it. The same goes for large spaces as they can be evenly distributed in a room and complement the main source of light. Nowadays, even restaurants use them! Proportion plays a role in hanging pendants. A nice effect of consecutive pendants is if the light cast on surfaces overlaps with each other to eliminate unlit areas in the room. It gives the effect of continuous lighting.

Crystal pendant lighting gives your home and other spaces a more sophisticated, soft finish and classic touch. Because these pendants are made from crystal, they give a clear and clean atmosphere and really open up a space. It is amazing what they can do to a simple kitchen and bedroom! They exude luxury.