With so many lighting options for your home, it can sometimes be confusing choosing the right light for the right space. Pendant lights are perfect for focal points in the home you would like to be featured. Kitchens tend to be an area that pendant lighting is used, especially if there is a island bench where lighting is needed.
Pendant lighting in turn can also be the feature point depending upon the design selected and can a beautiful addition to an area in a room. They can also be a space saving alternative to floor lamp lighting or table lamps as they are suspended from the ceiling and therefore not obtrusive.
Rule of thumb for hanging pendant lights are; at least 30″ above a dining table and 30″-40″ above a kitchen island bench.
Pendant lights are usually made from a number of materials including; glass, metal, cloth and plastic which more often than not determines the style and design of the light.  In addition to a large range of designs and styles, they can also vary greatly in price.
You don’t need to spend a fortune when choosing your pendant lights with many designs and styles targeting a range of budgets. Shop around…you may just find what you are looking for in a store you might never consider.