Bedroom Pendants Hang With the Best Styles
Edgy, space saving and unexpected, pendant lights by a bed are as stylish as they are practical
Pendant lights aren't just for kitchens. Most rooms, including bedrooms, can really come to life with the right light fixture. As a designer, I consider lighting to be my secret weapon. Entire aesthetics can be defined by a pendant that adds just the right amount of edge to a room.
Let's focus on pendant placement and style at the bedside, an important and often-overlooked space. Consider lighting up your bedside with a pendant-style fixture instead of a table lamp. It's a bit edgy, yet it's practical because of all the floor or table space it frees up.
Let's focus on pendant placement and style at the bedside, an important and often-overlooked space. Consider lighting up your bedside with a pendant-style fixture instead of a table lamp. It's a bit edgy, yet it's practical because of all the floor or table space it frees up.
This Japanese-inspired pendant gives an otherwise simple room a global flavor. This is a great example of how a light can define a room's style.
Futuristic glam! A perfect silver, round pendant adds just the right amount of spunk to this otherwise minimalist bedroom. The designer hung this pendant on the low side, which adds to its modern appeal.
This long cylinder-style fixture is a surprising choice for this bedroom. It adequately fills this very narrow space, providing great light and visual impact, whereas a table lamp would have felt bulky and impractical.
This organic-shaped Tom Dixon Beat Pendant fits the sparseness of this bedside. A floating nightstand adds to this modern translation of minimalism with cord-free elegance.
This bright and textured bedroom displays a beautiful modern pendant set high above the nightstand. There are several height options, each creating a different look. For a similar look to this bedroom, set the pendant about 48 inches from the top of the nightstand. For a lower, more modern look, set the pendant 24 inches above the nightstand.
This setting offers an interesting study in scale. Notice the oversize headboard with the low nightstand. The silver pendant balances out the two extremes for a polished bedside look. Notice also the delicate layers of pattern in the tone-on-tone wallpaper.
A rod (versus chain) installation creates a crisp and somewhat masculine aesthetic that works very well with these drum shades.
Now this is what I meant by "secret weapon." This otherwise simple bedroom is kicked into high gear with these fabulous pendants. When design goes outside the box, magic happens.
A guest bedroom is a great place in which to sport a bedside pendant that is unique and memorable. These great pendants look like fancy dinner napkins. The result is a whimsical, one-of-a-kind environment for a lucky houseguest.
More: Pendant Lighting 101
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