What Size of Pendant Lights to Use?

To make deciding on the right size of your pendant lights more digestible, we broke it down into small, medium, and large categories. Each category features our recommendations on where and how to best make use of these fixtures.

Pendant Lights According to Size

Small Pendant Lights

Small pendant lights are ideal for illuminating nooks and compact spaces. You can use them as accent lighting for minor areas like above a bedside table, over a corner reading chair, or hung on top of a small kitchen counter for task lighting.

Because of their size, these fixtures can be grouped into clusters or placed in a row to achieve an eye-catching design while ensuring sufficient brightness in the area. If you are a minimalist, you will surely love this Sleek Taper Pendant light. 

  Sleek black tapered pendant light for focused kitchen island lighting.

  

If you’re unsure of how to space your grouped pendants, give our short guide a quick read.

Medium Pendant Lights

These pieces are the most versatile among the three size options as they can fit seamlessly into an array of spaces. Place them above a kitchen counter or dining table to provide focused lighting while also maintaining their undeniable charm. 

Try out this Gold Spire Pendant for your entryway or living room for that striking statement as you welcome guests into your loving home. We also have a lot of other medium pendant lights in our collection that you can check out.

  

Golden spire pendant light fixture with exposed bulb, luxurious and sophisticated design.

  

Large Pendant Lights

For the boldest of statements, large pendant lights should be your go-to. They are perfect for open-concept spaces, high ceilings, or large dining tables. It would be best to use a single place only so as not to overwhelm and crowd the area. 

To balance out proportion and style, we recommend placing them at the center of the furniture they are above. For instance, in the dining room, hang the pendant by the center of the dining table, not the center of the room itself. 

  

  

An Additional Note

While we give specific recommendations, you can also think of them as general guidelines to follow and apply to any other specific room in your home. Always take into consideration the balance between your room dimensions and furniture to achieve a cohesive look.

Check out our diverse collection of pendant lights and find the perfect-sized pendant light that would match your needs and style. 

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