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What is drop lighting?

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What is drop lighting?

A pendant light, sometimes called a drop or suspender, is a lone light fixture that hangs from the ceiling usually suspended by a cord, chain, or metal rod. Pendant lights are often used in multiples, hung in a straight line over kitchen countertops and dinette sets or sometimes in bathrooms.

How much do hanging lights cost?

Cost of different light fixtures

Type of fixture Typical cost range for installation
Traditional ceiling lights $90 to $185
Wall-mounted lights $90 to $200
Fluorescent lights $90 to $215
Pendant lights $95 to $250

When should I use drop light?

A trouble light, also known as a rough service light, drop light, or inspection lamp, is a special lamp used to illuminate obscure places and able to handle moderate abuse.

Which pendant light is best?

We’ve rounded up the best pendant lights to get you started.

  • Best Overall : West Elm Build Your Own Sculptural Glass Pendant.
  • Best Budget: Tomshine Metal Pendants Light.
  • Best for Kitchen: Globe Electric Nate 4-Light Oil Rubbed Bronze Pendant.
  • Best for Bathroom: AllModern Alex 1 – Light Single Globe Pendant.

How many lights should go over a kitchen island?

When deciding how many pendants to hang above an island, follow the Rule of Three. This rule states balance is created by repeating an element three times. Above an island, three pendant lights create a more balanced space than two or four, though the deciding factor in following The Rule of Three is always proportion.

Do you need an electrician to install light fixture?

Do I need to hire an electrician to install a light fixture? Unless you have previous electrical experience, you should always hire a licensed electrician for any electrical project, including installing a light fixture.