Introducing Concrete Pendant Light In Your Home
When you think about concrete, you probably just immediately think of the sidewalk, or the foundation of a home, or something similar. However, concrete is becoming an even more commonly used material in interior design instances. It is excellent for creating a whole variety of looks; from more rugged in appearance to a bit more warm and cozy, concrete is a great medium for creating the design you want in your home.
The colour and texture of concrete can form a plain and simple sense, but also can produce the feeling of cold and stiff. But when the design is properly configured according to indoor environment demand, it will give full play to the characteristics of concrete and charm. Adjusting the colour of the concrete and combining it with other materials like wood, leather, fabric and other materials in the design can produce the feeling of tenderness and can show indoor space natural harmonious beauty.
Concrete’s essential appeal lies in its dullness and this makes it a superb material for lighting, offering an immediate contrast with the electric glow of a bulb. This technique is highlighted in the work of Australian designer, Paul Mulhearn. The practical result of concrete lamps and light fittings works well in a variety of modern interiors, from Scandi-chic to industrial brutalism. Try to consider pairing concrete lights with squirrel cage bulbs operated by a dimmer switch. The juxtaposition of the dull, matte finish with light cast on it from a bare bulb is striking.
There's no getting away from the fact that concrete is a hard and cold material, and that will have an impact on the feel of your home. The trick to maintaining a comfortable and welcoming environment therefore lies in balance. Sprinkle just enough concrete to capture the industrial aesthetic of the moment, but not so much that your living space feels like a factory. The coolness of concrete is easily offset by warm colours and subtle lighting so make sure you've taken these aspects into consideration in your design.
How to Choose the Best Concrete Pendant Light for your Home: Size, Colours, and Installation Options
With so many concrete pendant options to choose from, you may have a hard time choosing just one. So how do you choose the best rattan pendant for your space? You can start by going through the considerations listed below:
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Purpose: In certain rooms, a light fixture serves a more functional purpose rather than fashionable. Concrete pendants commonly have bell and dome shaped shades that supply intense, direct light that is best for fine-detailed work, including reading and cooking. As such, they are a common choice for illumination above kitchen islands.
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Size: Know the square footage of the room as well as the ceiling height (including vaulted and sloped ceilings) to help you make the best choice. Be mindful of all sizing dimensions including width, depth, height and even weight of a concrete pendant you are interested in. We have a variety of sizes to choose from for any application - be it above a kitchen bench or as a bedside pendant.
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Positioning: Consider the positioning of the concrete pendant and its effects on style, general lighting of the room as well as symmetry of design. All of our cords that come with concrete pendant lights are fully adjustable to suit your taste and purpose. Also, as a side not in regards to the position of lamp shades - the lower it is, the bigger the fitting will appear. If you think the size of the concrete pendant light is too big, then just adjust it to be hung higher to reduce its size via sheer illusion and spacing.
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Colours: Concrete pendants are often seen in their natural raw colour which is grey but is also available in darker shade like black. Even more, we have had many customers who apply their own DIY projects on concrete lamp shades - you can paint, sand and texturise them as it suits your desires and purpose for them. This is simply due to the ease of playing with the concrete material.
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Brightness: The ideal lumen count for ambient lighting in a dining room–or any room–is determined by the space’s square footage. Per 10 square metres, a dining room needs about 250-400 total lumens. However, please be mindful that most concrete pendant lights are supported by downlights and other functional lighting so the pendant light brightness is sometimes considered secondary ambient lighting rather than focused functional lighting.
- Shape: Our concrete pendant lights come in a variety of shapes including bell, cone, cylinder, round, drum, egg, and dome shapes. You are certain to find something that will suit your space in our concrete lighting collection.
- Sizes: Our concrete cement lights are available in a relatively limited size range - from 10cm to 30cm. The limited size range is obviously due to the practicality of building a design from concrete. As the size gets larger, it becomes more difficult for the fitting to hold together without it cracking under the pressure of its own weight. Nevertheless, the range of sizes available is more than sufficient fir its applications in spaces.
- Styles: Concrete fittings are considered more of a contemporary industrial design. They are a unique take on contemporary lighting art, with emphasis on simple lines and raw materials. It can suit almost any interior with grace but industrial and contemporary settings are its main domain.
- Room or Application: concrete pendants can be placed in any room - bedrooms, dining, kitchen or living rooms. Also, a significant portion of our customers for concrete fittings are business customers - so that is bars, restaurants, offices, and other similar premises.
- Lighting Function: Concrete pendant shades provide direct task orientated lighting. Due to its hard material, light does not escape other than the single opening at the bottom. This is great if you don't want general ambient lighting and just prefer focused downward lighting. Also, if you prefer a wider range of lighting - you can obviously increase the beam range (and diffuse focus) by hanging it higher (and closer to the ceiling).
Popular Concrete Pendant Lights
If you are having a difficult time in choosing a wooden pendant light, then please don't hesitate to contact us for advice. A popular concrete pendant light in our range is the Concrete Pendant - an Award winning Australian design by local Australian designer Paul Mulhearn. Textured concrete exterior is contrasted by anodized silver interior for a visually stunning aesthetic. Polished chrome details and ceiling canopy with adjustable grey textile cloth cable for style and support. Its raw finish and organic half egg dome shape (also available in cone shape) allows it to be mixed and matched with varying sizes and heights for a unique lighting feature that suits your interiors.
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