Pendant Lights

About Pendant Lights

A pendant hangs from the ceiling on a cord, rod or chain, bringing light down to where you need it and giving the room a focal point. Hang two or three in a row over a kitchen island, one larger pendant over a dining table, or a cluster in a stairwell or double-volume entrance.

Most shades take a standard E27 or E14 bulb, so you choose the colour and brightness. Integrated LED pendants have the light source built in. Each product page lists the drop length and whether the cord adjusts.

Browse: Glass pendants · Metal pendants · Natural pendants · LED pendants · Filament bulbs for pendants

Pendant Lights: frequently asked questions

How high should a pendant hang over a kitchen island or dining table?
As a general guide, hang the bottom of the shade about 75–85cm above an island or table top, so it lights the surface without blocking the view across the room. Each product page lists the drop length and whether the cord or rod adjusts.

Do pendant lights come with a bulb?
Most pendant shades take a standard E27 or E14 bulb that is sold separately, so you can choose the brightness and colour. Integrated LED pendants have the light source built in. The product page states which type it is.

How many pendants do I need over an island?
Two or three pendants in a row suit most kitchen islands. Leave roughly 60–75cm between pendant centres and keep them clear of the island ends.

Which bulb colour suits a pendant light?
Warm white (about 3000K) suits dining rooms, lounges and bedrooms. Cool white (4000K) gives crisper light for kitchen work areas. Filament bulbs are popular in open or clear-glass pendants.