A Quick Style Guide to Buying Pendant Lighting

1. A Quick Style Guide to Buying Pendant Lighting Before you start wondering what the various types of pendant lights could possibly be, and get confused, ask yourself — what is a pendant light? Or What is pendant lighting? In simple words, pendant lights are sleek yet elegant ceiling lights which typically contain one or more bulbs. There are pendant lights that feature more than 12 bulbs; however, they are always suspended from the ceiling to give lighting to a specific area. Pendant lights are generally smaller in size and made out of different materials. Shades are also quite common among pendant lights. In essence, any light fixture that hangs from the ceiling on a chain, cord, rod, or any other suspension apparatus can count as a pendant light. This flexibility in making the light has made it favourite among lighting designers to develop new and exciting pendant styles every day. So, the next question you obviously have is how do I select the right pendant light? Here’s how to choose the right pendant light There are few things to consider before you make the final decision to buy the pendant light. The first of them is where you plan to hang the light and how much space the light should cover. You should then consider the size, suspension system, and bulb quantity to make this happen. The next thing you should consider is the shape of the light. We’ll be covering the styles in just a little bit. As mentioned earlier, you also have different materials from which it is created. For example, at Oorjaa, we use natural resources such as leaves, tree bark,, cement, and other naturally available resources to create beautiful pendant lights. If you are looking to establish a style statement, then you should definitely check out our pendant lights. For now, we've put together six popular types of pendants for you to choose from when considering pendant lights for your home.

2. 6 Popular Styles of Pendant Lighting 1.Bowl Pendant Lighting Bowl pendant lights are the most common type of pendant lights. They are a favorite among many because of their simple yet robust design. In fact, most task lamps in this family of lights are of this variety. You may also use an inverted bowl used for pendant lighting, which shed the light upward rather than down. This style of pendant fits any room based on your needs. 2.Drum Pendant Lighting Drum style pendant lights are obviously named after their shades, which are styled like drums — with a stretching cloth or other material over a circular frame. These lights can be used for ambient lighting, depending on their shape and size. It comes in a variety of colors and sizes to choose from. 3.Expose Bulb Pendant Lighting This pendant style hit the market a few years ago, and it doesn't seem to be going down anytime soon. Consider this light for minimal, industrial, or rustic decoration types. They are also budget friendly, because all you need is the fixture and a bulb. They’re perfect for a great DIY project. 4.Globe Pendant Lighting Be it orbs, spheres, or globes, we find it safe to say that this type of pendant light is styled by its round shape. This pendant style picked its roots in the late 1950s and '60s, so if you're going for an antique look, then your search just ended. They are the perfect fit for an antique look. 5.Abstract Pendant Lighting If you are an artistic soul then this is the right pendant light for you. Lighting designers love creating these lights because of the limitless possibilities available. Every material capable of protectively housing a lightbulb and hung from the ceiling has been used to mold these pendant lights. However, you must remember that these lights may not provide the best illumination. Still, they are perfect for decorative ambient lighting.

3. 6.Mini Pendant Lighting Mini pendant lights are smaller versions of the standard pendant. It can apply to the size of the fixture, the light bulb, or the drop length. Individually, these are used for task lighting since they're small, tightly focused sources of light. They are perfect if you have a small space, but you need lighting there anyway. Choose the Best Pendant Light For Your Occasion So, here’s the advice we can give you. Choose the light wisely based on your budget, need, and style. This should help point your finger at the right light. Do check out some of our designs. They are awesome and they will make your home bright and beautiful.