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The Sleeker Side of Pendant Lighting
See How the Right Light From Above Can Define a Space
I am an architectural design writer who often focuses on how environment can affect behavior. Before consulting privately, I received my MA in writing and ran a design boutique in Los Angeles.
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If you've ever had to choose your own lighting, you know that the choice is no mere finishing touch detail. The choice of lighting can make or break a room. There is so much to consider, from the placement and brightness to the shape and style. And there are so many choices.
If you're in the midst of such a decision, consider pendant lighting. By definition, these are any lights that hang from a ceiling, including chandeliers. But pendant lighting goes way beyond a huge centerpiece lighting of a chandelier. Pendant lights come in all shapes and sizes. They can diffuse light or cast quite direct light. They can look decorative or simple and utilitarian.
Let's take a look here at the sleeker side of pendant lights, suspended at times as almost twinkling stars above the room. What a wonderful way to cast light from above, reinforce your space's sleek elegance or simple modern vibe — and avoid all of those cords. Take a look.
If you're in the midst of such a decision, consider pendant lighting. By definition, these are any lights that hang from a ceiling, including chandeliers. But pendant lighting goes way beyond a huge centerpiece lighting of a chandelier. Pendant lights come in all shapes and sizes. They can diffuse light or cast quite direct light. They can look decorative or simple and utilitarian.
Let's take a look here at the sleeker side of pendant lights, suspended at times as almost twinkling stars above the room. What a wonderful way to cast light from above, reinforce your space's sleek elegance or simple modern vibe — and avoid all of those cords. Take a look.
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| These larger fixtures offer softer light, and a softening effect overall on this sleek neutral kitchen. The grouping of three helps reinforce a linear movement across the kitchen. |
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Discreet and spaced out, these small fixtures add a touch of light while keeping to the minimalism of this family space.
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Hanging at various heights, this grouping of lights works with the height in this stairwell, shedding light on the artwork at night, and giving great energy to what is an often overlooked space.
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| The boxy pendant lighting over the table provides a great balance for the multiple and multicolored lights to the right. The simple mix of shape adds a lot to this open room without crowding it. |
Two simple lights add a pop of energy to this lovely classic kitchen. The lighting is bright, concentrated and just right.
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In this kitchen and dining space, lots of squares and strong geometrics abound — and the smooth shapes of these pendant lights help to create a nice balance. Don't you love how they stand out against the beautiful wood finish on the ceiling?
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| These pendant lights pair with track lighting to offer an even distribution of light throughout — and they provide more concentrated light on the island. |
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| This fantastic lighting fixture becomes a piece of art that adds to the simple natural modern setting. The lights onto the fireplace wall add an extra touch. |
| These are an interesting choice because, rather than suspending from white hardware to seemingly float from above, the hardware here provides a high contrast and adds more finishing touch detail. |
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Similarly, this lighting coincides so beautifully with the other gold-tone hardware and offers the perfect finishing touch in this sparse and fantastic bathroom.
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| In a utilitarian space, these industrial fixtures are perfect. They aren't too dainty and yet they don't overpower. |
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| Here is another open and industrial-infused space, getting perfect lighting from recessed track lighting as well as the four pendant lamps. |
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This is like small pendants crossed with a chandelier. Coming from one central place, these lights filter out like an intricate web, offering art as well as light.
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Ideabook published on April 9, 2011.
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We recently installed 3 George Kovacs "Bling Bling" pendant lights over our kitchen bar/sink area:
http://www.lumens.com/Bling-Bling-Pendant-by-George-Kovacs/uu251453/product?source=igodigital
Can someone, or has someone, started incorporating the green bulbs into their designs? I'd like to see.