Remember a couple of weeks ago we were speaking about pendant lights and their magic?! Well, many of you asked us how you can choose the “right” pendant light in your spaces which led us to get a little bit deeper in the world of pendants for today’s blog. You will be able to use it as a guide when choosing your pendant light(s). Pendant lights have been starting to get more and more attention, chandeliers have definitely taken the back seat, but they still have a seat. For now, we are going to cover six different pendant light designs and we are sure after reading this you will know, at least which of the six to look for that will fit your space and design. With no further adieu. Drum roll, please!
DRUM PENDANT
First runner up who else than the Drum Pendant. Drum roll, drum pendant, get it? Not funny?! Fine. Like the name itself, drum style pendant lights have a shade resembling drums, usually a stretchable material over a circular metal frame. We tend to primarily suggest the drum pendant light for ambient lighting – always depending on whether or not the bottom of the shade is open or closed. We love using the drum pendant for the dining room. Yes, we know it can be used in most spaces in your home. At DM Designo we seem to like it best above the dining room table it defines the space, becomes a showpiece, as well as it creates a cozy ambient with its light. Bonus: darker colour shades will let less light shine through.
MINI PENDANT
From the drum roll now to the minis. The mini pendant is a pretty straightforward pendant light option. If used independently they are best for task lighting as they are a focused source of light and we love them in the powder room. However, these beauties can be multiplied and used in a straight line across your island kitchen counter or clustered together for ambient overhead lighting.
Do not be fooled by their size, as you can see they demand attention, are quietly dramatic , and can be part of every design. Not only in the Scandinavian aesthetic ;). Bonus: the longer the cord light the better for high ceiling spaces.
BOWL PENDANT
Then there are our bowl pendants may be the most functional option and that is why you see them Every. Where.
Apart from its functionality, the bowl pendant option can be found no matter the colour, texture, size, design, shape you are looking to complete your space aesthetic.
💡 It’s simple design wins the most designated task lamp in the pendant family.
GLOBE PENDANT
The child of the bowl pendant (at least that’s how we see it) is our next pendant light – the globe pendant! Easily guessed this pendant receives its name from its round shape. If you are looking for a mid-century style look no further.
This was made for you in the late 1950s and ’60s and it is waiting for you to take home and complete your design flawlessly.
Similar to the mini pendant you can use multiple at a time alternating the heights to get a dramatic effect.
The exposed bulb when asked likes to be naked. It came naked and strong a few years ago and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down or covering up anytime soon. At DM Designo we often consider this pendant light when designing industrial, rustic, and minimalist spaces.
These bold guys are great for ambient as well as task lighting. The best part, they are quite budget-friendly. Bonus: Their minimal design is perfect of DIY projects, you are waiting to partake in : )
EXPOSED BULB
MULTIPLE PENDANT LIGHT
Do you want to create a lighting installation in your home? The multiple pendant lights will make that easily happen!
Remember the bold naked beauties we mentioned they can be the perfect choice for an artistic arrangement that will look trés chic especially in foyers, but who are we kidding they will look as snazzy over dining tables and above kitchen islands.
Bonus: When placing them always remember that the goal is to balance, you need the light coming in to be distributed.
So, ladies and gents, which pendant light are you? We would love to know, comment below, and if you have any questions feel free to post it here as we will answer them as soon as we can.
With lots of love and light,
