Classic & Traditional Pendant Lighting

Traditional Pendant Lighting

If looking for a traditional look for the home, consider adding vintage pendant lighting. This type of lighting focuses on displaying a throwback to the Victorian era with complex and regal silhouettes. Exposed bulbs and simple geometry with thick metal are a common display that also reminds of industrial style. Also called antique pendant lighting, these vintage pieces help unite the room around a common theme. Like other fixtures, traditional pendant lighting adds an additional layer of light to the room as a full glow when they hang from the ceiling. Great for a foyer, over a kitchen island or counters or over a dining room table, these pendants can be grouped together, placed in a linear arrangement, but are also just as effective as a single unit.

Other Considerations

These pendants need to be measured to ensure the proper dimensions work with the room. Too big or too small and the piece can actually clash with the room. Traditional lighting can be complex and full of details, which may overwhelm the room if other pieces do not match with it, even if it is adding light to the room. In a way, most antique gold pendants and other lighting fixtures require the theme to be embraced so that they do not stand out and clash. For outdoor pendants, such as under a covered patio, it is important to check the location rating to make sure it is appropriate for the space. A wet rating means the fixture can be directly exposed to water, making it ideal for open areas. A damp rating means the traditional piece can only be in the same space as water, but not directly exposed to it. As such, looking at the location rating is by far the most important part of any fixture purchase.

If the classic or antique look of the pendant is appealing, consider adding more pieces to make the entire room or home a Victorian era or antique-looking place. Evoking the same look as a prominent part of human history, a themed home is always memorable for guests and family and friends and makes the home stand out from others.