Guest Picks: Update Your Look With Stylish, Economical Pendant Lights

Pendant lights are so versatile. They can update a space instantly and are great for illuminating a kitchen island, breakfast nook, bar or even a bathroom sink. Used over a desk they allow for more work space. Place a pendant alone or in multiples. Did you know you can get filament light bulbs at Home Depot to finish off many of these industrial-type looks? Here are some less expensive, but stylish options. — Mary Ann from classic•casual•home
contemporary pendant lighting by Ballard Designs
Eldridge Pendant - $149.00 »
This simply designed frame is crafted of powder-coated steel. It comes in three sizes to match or mix.
mirrors by Pottery Barn
Rustic Glass Pendant - $198.00 »
These pendants are made of blown glass and brass with a hand-rubbed bronze finish. Three of these would look great over a kitchen bar or kitchen table— very cool.
modern pendant lighting by Crate&Barrel
Finley Small Wheat Pendant Lamp - $149.00 »
I have a drum pendant like this in my office. With a linen shade, the price is not bad.
contemporary pendant lighting by Home Depot
Progress Lighting Brushed Nickel One-light Mini-Pendant - $116.46 »
This pendant feels industrial yet modern with ribbed glass and brushed nickel finish. I'd like to see this over a bathroom sink.
contemporary pendant lighting by West Elm
Industrial Pendant, Mercury - $99.00 »
Isn't this antiqued mercury glass finish pretty? I could see it adding glimmer over the sink in a powder room.
traditional pendant lighting by Pottery Barn
Mansfield Barn Industrial Pendant - $249.00 »
Crafted of iron with a hand-applied aged finish, this would make a statement over an island in the country or city.
traditional pendant lighting by Bellacor
Quorum International One-Light Cobblestone Pendant - $96.00 »
They call this finish "Cobblestone." I like the patina.
contemporary pendant lighting by Crate&Barrel
Emmett Pendant Lamp - $329.00 »
I love this black matte solid brass pendant. Can you see two or three over a kitchen island? This is one of the more costly lights that I'll be showing you, but it's worth it.
traditional pendant lighting by Bellacor
Murray Feiss Parker Place Dark Bronze Pendant - $254.00 »
This little fixture by Murray Feiss features a white opal etched glass shade. The canopy is 5.5-inches round. Perfect for a small kitchen.
contemporary pendant lighting by Bellacor
Millennium Lighting Neo-Industrial Rubbed Bronze One-Light Pendant - $129.00 »
This school house pendant is timeless, but could give your kitchen a modern/industrial look too. It comes with a 10-foot cord that can be cut down to work with high or lower ceilings.
contemporary pendant lighting by Lamps Plus
Polished Nickel Hybrid Mini Pendant - $170.91 »
With a polished nickel finish, this pendant would look great over a kitchen island.
contemporary pendant lighting by Home Depot
Brushed Steel One-light Pendant - $78.75 »
You can pull off a chic industrial look at a great price with this warehouse-style metal shade that is simply suspended from a cord.
contemporary pendant lighting by Home Decorators Collection
Kisha Instant Pendant Light Conversion Kit - $69.00 »
Converting your recessed lights to rattan hanging pendants is as easy as changing a light bulb. I'd like to see these going down a hallway. The cord length is adjustable.
contemporary pendant lighting by Home Decorators Collection
Rumba Pendant - $219.00 »
This metal and fabric fixture would look so stylish hanging over a breakfast table or on either side of the bed.
modern pendant lighting by West Elm
Small Round Capiz Pendant - $129.00 »
Wouldn't this polished-nickel and natural capiz shell pendant look pretty in a girl's bedroom or in a dressing room?
contemporary pendant lighting by Crate&Barrel
Weave Pendant Lamp - $199.00 »
I like the texture of this drum pendant. It feels modern and a bit masculine.
pendant lighting by Pottery Barn
Porter Pendant - $149.00 »
My designer friend has these over her workspace. You can easily raise and lower them as needed. They are designed after the antique lamps that once lit workshops in Paris. I would have a hard time choosing between the metal or ivory ceramic finishes.
contemporary outdoor lighting by Home Decorators Collection
Seaside Outdoor Pendant - $99.00 »
This pendant can be used indoors or out. It's a great price and made from metal with a bronze finish.
contemporary pendant lighting by Lamps Plus
Kichler Saddler Nickel Opal Glass Mini Pendant - $178.91 »
I like the modern simplicity of this polished nickel fixture. I think two would work well in a bathroom on either side of the sink.
modern pendant lighting by IKEA
by IKEA »
Ottava Pendant lamp - $29.99 »
Here is a great value with style from Ikea. Place two or three over your kitchen island or breakfast bar.

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