Pendants, chandeliers, suspension lighting, drop lights. There are many ways to describe lighting that hangs from the ceiling – and many ways to use them to transform your living space! Hanging lights can create warm, general lighting in your dining area. It can also act as task lighting in your office or over a workspace in the kitchen, or light up hallways and stairwells. Here is a brief guide on how to complement different areas of your home with hanging lights.

The Living Room

Layering in hanging lights in your living room is an easy way to elegantly upgrade the space and add ambient light without having to rearrange everything. A statement chandelier immediately elevates the decor while also acting as a beautiful art piece. Look for interesting shapes and opt for a composition that inspires a sense of movement while drawing attention to the space. Hang the light over a table or a comfy chair to illuminate your favourite areas with intrigue.

The Kitchen

You often see hanging lights suspended above kitchen islands because it is both a practical and highly aesthetic way of giving the space a glow-up. Having lights above a main work area is not only useful but it also adds depth and style to your kitchen. Pendants with an elegant shape and shimmery finish complement most contemporary kitchens and add to the warmth of one of your most lived-in spaces. For a more classic look, consider introducing some colour with a vintage-inspired pendantthat you can use for task lighting above a kitchen sink or above a breakfast nook for a cozy, retro feel.

The Dining Room

Make your guests feel totally at home by casting a soft, warm glow around your dining table with the right hanging light. Consider a more decorative piece in an abstract shape that will complement the space without overwhelming it. Sculptural lighting tends to feel more organic, and suits most contemporary dining rooms.

The Bedroom

Hanging lights above your nightstand is an easy design solution for maximizing space – say goodbye to table lamps – and brightens up the space in more ways than one. Choose lights that inspire rest and relaxation. A lantern shape feels light and inviting, casting a friendly and dreamy glow across your bedroom.

Whichever way you choose to incorporate hanging lights, remember that proper height placement, finishing, colour, shape and size are all important design elements to consider as you reimagine new ways to create beautifully lit spaces.