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Lighten Up! Get Inspired with These 16 Fresh Pendant Light Ideas

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Let these fresh pendant light ideas inspire your next design. Image: Earle & Ginger Kitchens

Pendant lights have been around for a while, but that doesn’t mean there’s only one way to use them. In fact, far from it. Occasionally you need to shake things up by combining traditional design elements with new pendant light ideas. Often the results turn out better than you ever could have imagined.

With that in mind, we present you with 16 fresh pendant light ideas. Read them over and consider how you can bring some of these lighting design twists into your own home. After all, sometimes even the classics benefit from a little makeover.

Pendant light ideas for the kitchen

image

Consider grouping your pendant lights to create a faux-chandelier look. Image: Certified Luxury Builders – Dallas/Fort Worth

metal

A polished finish gives your metal pendant lights a fresh, modern touch. Image: Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home

different

Shake up your design by using two different lighting fixtures in the same room. Image: Morgante Wilson Architects

fun fixtures

Remember, your light fixtures don’t have to be boring. They can be as fun as you make them. Image: kabi kitchen and bath cabinets

Pendant light ideas for the dining area

dining

Use pendant lights to highlight your dining area. Image: Eldorado Stone

coordinate

Coordinate your pendant light ideas with the rest of the room. Image: SHED Architecture & Design

spacing

Always make sure your pendant lights are evenly placed to highlight the entire space. Image: Moon Design + Build

statement

If you’re only installing one fixture, use it as a statement piece. Image: Northworks Architects and Planners

open concept

If you have an open concept space, consider using pendant lighting throughout the entire room. Image: Cornerstone Architects

Pendant light ideas for the bedroom

kids

Pendant lighting is a great addition to kids’ rooms, too. Image: Caisson Studios

bedroom

Add a statement fixture over the bed to draw attention to your bedroom’s focal point. Image: i3 design group

two

Alternatively, put one fixture on either side of the bed to promote balance. Image: Incorporated

visual intresest

Consider using an outside-of-the-box design to bring more visual interest to the space. Image: Ariel Muller Designs

Pendant light ideas for the bathroom

bathroom

Pendant lighting works in the bathroom, too. Image: Wanda Ely Architect Inc.

fixtures

Try matching your fixtures to create a cohesive look. Image: Custom Design & Construction

mirror

Add a pendant light on either side of your mirror. Image: Cabinet Concepts by Design

What do you think of these pendant light ideas? Are you inspired to try any of them out in your own home? Tell us your thoughts in the comments.

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