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Pendant Lighting Adds Distinctive Appeal To Log Homes
Pendant lighting fixtures are suspended from the ceiling and get their name from the jewelry accessory of the same name. This particular lighting has a distinctive appeal and is considered perfect for places like kitchen islands, desks, breakfast nooks. This type of lighting can be either a single lighting fixture or two or three different ones teamed up to provide a dramatic effect. Generally when two or three lighting fixtures are teamed up, mini lighting fixtures are used. Mounting It is advisable to mount hanging light fixtures at least 24" to 30" above the area to be lit. When mini fixtures are used, the ideal height would be 18" to 24" above the surface area to be lighted. When two or three fixtures are used, an adjustable bar can be used to fix them at different heights. This makes it possible to adjust heights from time to time, varying the overall lighting effect in the process. Styles
Some of the commonly seen styles are sleek clean designs,reflective stained glass and crinkle glass designs. These lighting fixtures are task oriented and provide necessary lighting for specific areas. The intensity of light needed can be dictated by the choice of bulb used inside the light fixture.
Most of these lighting fixtures are available with chains and rods that enable adaptation for different heights. Multiple of these lights in a single fixture , at staggered heights create a dramatic effect and are ideal for use in little corners of large rooms. This kind of lighting creates an interesting area in an otherwise ordinary room. These hanging fixtures made of hand blown glass are available starting around $30, with some costing $500 and above. Selecting the proper light that goes with the "theme" of your log home is important. Here are some more hanging fixtures to choose from: *Rustic *Contemporary *Tiffany *Classic *Olde World *Art Deco *Mission *Transitional
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