Industrial Pendant Lights

Add Flair to Your Home with Industrial Pendant Lights

Are you tired of that high-end, elegant look in your home? Do you want to be adventurous and try something new? Let us spice up things and add a twist with some knockout industrial pendant lights.

Don’t be afraid, let yourself free and experiment with this new look. You’ll be surprised at how well it uplifts the ambience. In fact, the right pendant lights will also set the mood for all your get-togethers and family reunions. In your home, let's add flair with industrial pendant lights.

What do industrial lights look like?

Before buying industrial hanging lighting, you should know what it looks like. After all, you should be able to recognise them. Industrial pendant lights have some distinctive features due to which they stand out. These lights have a metal construction. They are made of iron, steel, or aluminium, which gives them a sturdy and durable look. Most industrial lights have an exposed bulb for a raw and unfinished appeal. In some styles there are metal cages around the bulb, making them appear encased and yet exposed. The shapes of industrial hanging lamps are usually simple. They are functional, like domes, cones, or cylinders. Finish-wise, these pendant lights have a matte or distressed finish. Often, it is in colours like black, grey, or brushed metal. Additionally, the hardware (screws, rivets, etc.) in these lights is visible. Lastly, they hang from metal chains or rods that give them that complete warehouse or factory feel.

What should be the height of industrial pendant lights?

Typically, it is the purpose that determines the height at which industrial lights hang. Let us try to understand this better with the help of a few examples. Living room pendant lights provide both ambient and task lighting. If their purpose is ambient lighting, the base of the light, where the shade ends, should have a ground clearance of at least 8 feet. However, if you are using them as task lights in one corner of the room, they can be lower. 

Similarly, in the kitchen, if the pendant lights are for general lighting, they should be higher so that their illumination lights up every corner. Nevertheless, if they have a specific purpose, like kitchen island lighting, they should have a clearance of 2.5 feet from the island surface. At this distance, the industrial kitchen lights serve as task lights and make food prep easy and convenient. 

Now, let's see how low they should hang in the dining room. Dining room pendant lights are almost always over the dining table. Their purpose is to draw attention to the table and make a cosy atmosphere for mealtimes. Hence, over the dining table, the pendants should have tabletop clearance of a minimum of 5 feet. At this height, the soft glow of the industrial pendant lights will illuminate the table with warmth. 

How can industrial pendant lights be used in different rooms?

1. Foyer - In the foyer, industrial pendant lights can be used as ambient lighting. The other ceiling lights that will look equally good here are chandeliers, rustic pendant lights and black pendant lights.

2. Living Room - Living room pendant lights can be versatile. Place designer pendant lights high up in the centre of the room, and they are ambient light sources that extend a warm and inviting glow. Alternatively, hang cluster pendant lights or glass pendant lights over the coffee table or seating area for an intimate setting. If there are any special architectural features in the room, you can highlight them with black pendant lights.

3. Dining Room - The purpose of dining room pendant lights is to make mealtimes a pleasurable experience. Therefore, their best and most logical placement is over the dining table. Other than industrial pendant lights, even globe pendant lights make a striking statement. Their soft light casts a diffused glow, making it stylish and alluring.

4. Kitchen - Over the counters and as kitchen island lighting, industrial pendant lights provide task-oriented illumination. Here, you can also use multiple pendants to cover a larger area. A well-lit workspace ensures safety and convenience, making kitchen lights an important thing.

5. Bedroom - In the bedroom, hang black industrial ceiling lights low over the bedside, and you will no longer need a table lamp. It will free up space on your nightstand and make the bedroom modern and chic. You can also highlight your reading nook or vanity with cluster pendant lights or LED pendant lamps.

6. Bathroom - Industrial pendant lights in the bathroom make them look elegant. Install them above the vanity or along the sides of the mirror. Their illumination will be enough for daily tasks like shaving and applying makeup. Pair them with sleek glass pendant lights along the bathtub to create a spa-like space.

How do I choose the best industrial lights for my space?

Choosing the best industrial pendant lights for your space is not very difficult. Take into account the following things:

1. Size of the Room and Purpose of Light - Assess the size of the room and the ceiling height. Keep in mind when the ceilings are low, it is better to have flush and semi-flush light fixtures. Large rooms will require either big pendants or multiple fixtures. Next, think about the purpose that you want the light to serve. By that, we mean whether you plan to use it for ambient, task or accent lighting.

2. Decor and Style of the Room - Industrial pendant lights are available in many different styles. Just because they have an industrial look does not mean they have no variety. Their designs vary from rustic to sleek and modern. Therefore, choose a style that suits the current aesthetics of the room.

3. Practicality and Functionality of Lights - The last thing that you need to look for in ceiling lights is that their length should be adjustable and that they should have a dimming option. If you can get hold of LED pendant lamps, that’s even better because now you will get energy efficiency as well as longevity.

Is maintenance of industrial pendant lights difficult?

Maintenance of industrial pendant lights is not difficult. It is a pretty straightforward process. In fact, so is the maintenance of any kind of pendant lights. Dust the metal surface and exposed bulb at regular intervals. The idea is not to let any dust accumulate. For this, either use a duster or a soft dry cloth. For more intensive cleaning, dampen a cloth in a mild soap solution and wipe down the fixtures. However, switch off the main power supply before doing so. This is because water and electricity are a bad combination. Once you have wiped down the surface with the damp cloth, dry it completely. Now, switch on the power supply to bask in the glory of clean and well-maintained lights. 

The metal construction of the industrial lights makes them prone to corrosion and tarnish. To prevent this, you may have to apply a coat of paint or metal polish from time to time. Also, periodically, ask an electrician to inspect the wiring for fraying or any other damage. When any such damage is found, quickly take remedial action.

Conclusion

Although raw and rough in looks, industrial pendant lights are a thing of beauty. They draw you with their minimalist and stark look and surprise everyone with their warm illumination. Such juxtaposition works to elevate the look of the house. It creates warmth beyond comparison and gives the house a cocky appeal. Visit Comet Lighting and have a look at our selection of industrial ceiling lights. These will captivate you and add a raw yet sophisticated appeal to the rooms. If you want to know how to use pendant lights to make your home feel welcoming, read our blog, ‘Creating Warmth: Pendant Lights for Cozy Atmospheres.’