Pendant Lighting Fixtures:

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Pendant Lighting Fixtures Information:

• Lighting Fixtures and Ceiling Fans.com - the Pendant Lighting Specialists:

• Selecting Your Pendant Lighting Fixture:

• Recognizing Quality in Pendant Lighting Fixtures:

A pendant lighting fixture, also called a suspender or a drop, is a single fixture suspended from the ceiling by a chain or rod. Pendant lighting fixtures, while most often used alone, are especially dramatic when two or three are used together suspended at varying heights. Pendant lighting fixtures do not have the grand scale of a tiered chandelier and are ideal when space is a concern. Mini pendants in an abundance of styles and finishes are also available clustered on a single mount. Pendant lighting can make a magnificent statement in conjunction with wall sconces in a hallway, foyer or outside entry.

Quality in Pendant Lighting begins with Lighting Fixtures and Ceiling Fans.com:

We carry the best quality and most popular pendant lighting fixtures available today. We have the exact lighting solution for every function and every décor. You will find - in stock - a comprehensive selection of pendants from leading manufacturers including Kichler pendants, Sea Gull pendants, Access Lighting pendants, Quorum pendants,  Murray Feiss pendants, and Kalco pendants. Pendants from Lighting Fixtures and Ceiling Fans.com display intricate detailed workmanship. We can provide a pendant to fit your personal style and decor, for any room in your home, plus pendants especially made for the outdoors. Select pendants with up-lighting, down-lighting or a combination. Whatever blends with your lifestyle - formal, traditional, casual or contemporary - Lighting Fixtures and Ceiling Fans.com has the exact pendant for your home, in stock, and ready for installation. Choose from pendant lighting fixtures in a multitude of styles, including:

• A weathered patina lantern pendant with coordinating wall sconces for your front door

• A traditional polished brass pendant with beveled glass for an entry foyer

• A brushed pewter pendant over your kitchen island

• An Italian crystal and brass pendant with complementary wall sconces for an elegant hallway

• A mission style pendant for a home office

• A stylish pendant with matching vanity lights for a bath

• A Tiffany pendant for a living room decorative accent

• A Victorian pendant for a cozy bedroom

• A painted finish pendant for the breakfast nook

Lighting Fixtures and Ceiling Fans.com - the Pendant Lighting Specialists:

Each member of our sales and service staff has been thoroughly trained on every brand of pendant lighting fixture we sell. Our people are knowledgeable experts on pendants of all types, styles and manufacturers. We remain current on trends and new innovations in pendant lighting. The Lighting Fixtures and Ceiling Fans.com difference in pendant lighting is a commitment to quality at every level. We can offer solid advice and make experienced recommendations for the right pendant lighting fixtures for your home. We are also available to answer questions about pendant installation.

Pendant Lighting Service Professionals:

Whether you need help locating a part for your existing pendant, technical help with a home pendant installation or assistance in choosing the right pendant style for your home office, Lighting Fixtures and Ceiling Fans.com should be your first contact via e-mail, telephone or a personal visit.

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Selecting Your Pendant Lighting Fixture:

Pendant lighting fixture styles continue to evolve along with our lifestyles. Today we see much greater attention to authentic details in pendant fixture construction and finishes. Current consumers have a greater appreciation for authenticity and attention to detail. Matte finishes such as brushed nickel, brushed steel and weathered patinas provide a pendant with more depth and one that blends smoothly with a variety of decors. The move toward a more informal home décor style has increased the popularity of painted and textured pendant finishes.

• Begin with function. What space do you need to illuminate?
Pendant fixtures are used for general lighting. Pendants may be used for general or task lighting. Pendant fixtures may have coordinating wall sconces, table and floor lamps or flush-mount ceiling fixtures.

• Where will the pendant lighting fixture be used?
Today, there are no limits in pendant usage. Pendants are right at home in the breakfast room, patio, outdoor entry, home office and den, as well as the formal dining room.

• Do you prefer incandescent light bulbs (the most popular choice due to their lower initial cost), halogen or compact fluorescent bulbs (more energy efficient and longer lasting).

• How large should the pendant fixture be?
For a pendant installed over a dining table, choose a pendant no larger in diameter than half the width of the table. The pendant should hang approximately 30 inches from the lowest part of the pendant to the tabletop. For a pendant installed in an entry foyer, add the width and length dimensions of the foyer together. The total width plus length equals the maximum pendant diameter. Example: For a 14’ x 18’ foyer, add 14 +18 = 32, for a 32” maximum diameter pendant.

• What style are you using throughout your home? What style is the room?
Pendant lighting fixtures can blend with your decor or serve as a distinctive focal point.

• What colors are used in the room?
Collect paint sample and fabric swatches for each room to facilitate matching and coordinating pendant fixture finishes.

• What is your lighting budget?
Pendant prices vary widely. Fortunately, in the thousands of style choices you will find a suitable pendant lighting fixture within your budget.

• Have you seen pendant lighting fixtures that you like?
Collect pictures of pendants from the Internet or from magazines.

• Choose an ALA Certified Lighting Specialist who can help you with both pendant lighting style and function.

• Insist on quality - quality in the pendant fixture, quality in service and quality in the lighting center and installation personnel.

The ever-expanding choices of pendant lighting styles, finishes and design options have increased pendant popularity. Whatever your décor, whatever your lifestyle, a pendant lighting fixture can add distinction to any room. Specially designed pendants and mini pendants for outdoors, damp and wet areas are ideal for the deck, patio and porch.

Recognizing Quality in Pendant Lighting Fixtures:

It’s All In The Details:

From the design concept to the final quality control inspection, quality resides in the many details of pendant lighting fixtures. Quality in pendant lighting fixtures means authenticity in design details and fine craftsmanship. Quality in function and design is in the attention to details from start to finish.

Pendant Lighting Finishes: Finishes should be both durable and handsome. High quality finishes on pendant lighting increase durability, resisting tarnish, corrosion and flaking. Brushed metal finishes and painted finishes have gained popularity and are top sellers today. Look for any imperfections, bubbles, chips or scratches that may indicate a lower quality pendant fixture.

Pendant Lighting: Pendant lighting add a distinctive appearance that enhances the look and feel of an entire room. Pendant lights should be well constructed and durable. Since pendants are a dominant part of any room, the style and quality is crucial.

Pendant Lighting Fixture Quality Control: Manufacturers of high quality pendants maintain rigorous quality control inspections and testing procedures. The importance of a final quality control inspection and testing prior to shipping cannot be emphasized enough.

Lighting Fixtures and Ceiling Fans.com - Quality pendant lighting fixtures from start to finish, inside and out.