Selecting the correct size for a pendant lights is a necessary step in the design of any interior spaces. The size of the pendant light will determine the way in which that pendant light interact with the space within the interior design. If the pendant light is too small for that space, the pendant light will appear insignificant within the space.
Too large, however, and the pendant light will overwhelm the space. You should consider the size of the pendant lights in relation to the furniture in the space and the dimension of that room. In kitchens, pendant lights of medium size are often the best choice.
How to Choose the Right Size Pendant Light
A medium sized pendant light will provide enough light for the kitchen without taking up too much of the visual space in that area of the house. Alternately, you can also use a cluster of small pendant lights in the kitchen to provide the same lighting benefit. The cluster of small pendant lights can add depth to the kitchen area.
For dining area, a single large pendant light can be placed above the dining table. The diameter of the pendant light should be approximately one-half to two-thirds the width of the dining table. This allows the pendant light to frame the table without obscuring the views of those who is sitting at the table.
Additionally, you should hang the pendant light at a height of approximately 30 inches above the table; higher than this would result in not enough light to illuminate the dining area. Pendant lights of smaller sizes are best used in bedrooms and reading nooks. Small pendant lights provides a more subtle illumination of the area.
These lights can be hung at shoulder level in the bedroom to provide reading lights for those who wish to read bedtime story or other literature. Small pendant lights in bedrooms provide a helpful amount of light without creating visual clutter in such an intimate area of the home. Small pendant lights can be placed on both sides of the mirror in the bathroom.
These lights will help to avoid harsh shadows on the mirror that overhead lights may create if only they were installed in the bathroom. The height of the ceiling in the room will impact the way in which the pendant light is hung. In rooms with eight-foot ceiling, which is standard for many homes, you should use a pendant light with a shorter cord.
In spaces with high or vaulted ceilings, however, the pendant light will have a longer cord to allow the pendant light to descend into the livig space beneath the ceiling. A rule of thumb for determining the length of cord for pendant lights is to add three inches of length for every additional foot of height of the ceiling. This will ensure that the pendant light is proportional to the height of the ceiling in the room.
The shape of pendant lights can range from those with drum shade to those with globes or cone-shaped shades. Drum shades will provide even light to those who are within the room. Globe pendant lights will provide an even amount of light to all directions in the room.
Cone-shaped pendant lights will focus the light to descend into the area below the pendant light. You should choose the shape of the pendant light according to the function of the room. Pendant lights can also be arranged in different way in relation to the function of the area in the home.
In kitchens, for example, you can hang pendant lights in a line over an island; one pendant light should be placed for every two feet of length in the island area. Pendant lights can be arranged in a straight line for a more static look in the home, or you can stagger them to provide a sense of movement to the decor. Finally, the clearance of the pendant light must be measured to ensure that there are no physical obstruction of the pendant light.
There should be clearance between the pendant light and the counter or table in the kitchen, for example, to ensure that individuals will not hit there head on the pendant light. Clearances of at least thirty inches, and no more than thirty-six inches, should be provided between pendant lights and kitchen counters. Similarly, at least twenty-eight inches and no more than thirty-four inches of clearance should be provided between pendant lights and dining tables.
By measuring the space requirement for the pendant light prior to installation of the light fixtures, an owner can avoid any errors in installation. Additionally, by measuring the space, the owner will install the pendant light in a way that is both safe and functional to the individuals in the kitchen and dining area. Its important to recieve the right size to avoid alot of trouble.
You should of checked the rooms size before buying. You’ll find that moddern designs often uses these lights.
