Trend Alert – Pendant Lighting
by Carlisle Homes
Granada Grand Meals as displayed at Jubilee Estate, Wyndham Vale
Creating that designer look in your home doesn’t always have to mean spending a fortune on fittings and accessories, it’s all in the selection and placement of some key items.
Important to achieving that truly unique ‘wow’ factor in a room is to include key features that draw the eye to; a focal point. But remember less is more!
An emerging trend, that suits all budgets, is the use of pendant lighting as illuminating decoration in different areas of the home to add interest and ambiance to a space.
As the central hub of the home, the kitchen can be further defined by pendants spaced over the island bench. It is important to remember that bold lighting features can attract attention, even when turned off, therefore still need to be in line with the style of the rest of the room.
Montague Grand Kitchen as displayed at Woodlea Estate, Aintree
A striking look can be created by clustering an odd number of pendants at different drop heights and possibly even different styles, in a corner of a sitting room or over a table to create an interesting feature.
Smaller pendants can even look effective in bedrooms areas over side tables instead of traditional lamps.
Redcliffe Bedroom as displayed at Woodlea Estate, Aintree
The perfect ambiance can be created in dining rooms with a feature pendant over the table, ideal for those special family dinners or equip with dimmable lights for that sophisticated dinner party with friends.
It is important to consider carefully the space you are looking to decorate with pendants as well as the accompanying furniture to achieve the right balance and not obstruct the purpose of the room. The right pendant arrangement should enhance and complement the area, not overpower it.
Sacramento Meals as displayed at Minta Estate, Berwick
There are some great ideas on Pinterest, you can mix and match, and check out Houzz’s Top Lighting Trends for the latest product trends.
Stay tuned to the Home Files for more episodes in our Style with Carlisle Series or check out our Inspire Gallery for more interior inspiration.