Why Choose Linear Pendant Lights?
Defined by a long sleek rectangular shape, linear pendant lights are stylish contemporary light fittings that work to harmonise your space with style. With its slender shape and modern clean design, linear suspension lights can make a room feel more “roomy” and open - it is a top choice for spaces seeking a minimalist contemporary design. With its single plane design, it is perfect for keeping a room from being too busy.
Bar pendant lights are multiple pendant lights on one bar - basically, the same function as linear pendant lights but with a bit more of a decorative effect.
Where to Hang Linear Pendant Lights?
Linear pendant lights are great for hanging over the following areas in your home, office or business:
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Kitchen island bench
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Dining room table
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Pool tables
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Office desks
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Warehouse workstations
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Game rooms
They will certainly enhance the style of each area without too much clutter, while providing decent down-lighting. It is definitely an efficient way of lighting your space.
Linear fittings are also used to create ultra modern statement lighting for big spaces - for example, multiple linear lights of different sizes and colours at different heights and angles.
Lighting Distribution of Linear Pendant Lights
Where linear pendants are suspended, there is a choice of three ways in which light can be distributed.
The most conventional of these is direct light, where the entire light output is aimed downwards at the area beneath the fitting.
Another option is indirect, where light is directed upwards, towards the ceiling. This might be used for a general wash of light to create a certain ambience, supplemented by other lighting at a lower level. It can also highlight certain architectural features.
Finally, there is a combination of direct and indirect light. This is where the area both above and below the fitting are illuminated.
How to Choose the Best Linear Pendant Lights: Size, Colours, Styles and Installation Options
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Purpose: Linear pendants are generally used over a bench or table in a single plane to provide downward illumination without cluttering the space. Most commonly used over kitchen islands, dining room tables, office desks and warehouse work stations.
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Size: Know the length of the bench top to help you make the best choice, and be mindful of all sizing dimensions including width, depth, height of the linear light fitting you are interested in - you would need to ensure the the size of the linear light and its downward illumination covers the bench or table area without the fitting looking out of place. If you choose too small, parts of the bench won’t get enough light and it just won't look good aesthetically - picture a small linear pendant light over a big bench. You will need to ensure the size you choose also looks good based on symmetrical design.
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Positioning: Consider the positioning of the linear pendant light and its effects on style, general lighting of the room as well as the symmetry of design. If you place the light too low, then it will be in the way, look too big for the space and provide strong overbearing lighting on the table. This will take some adjusting and testing by the electrician installing the fitting but they generally know where to put it.
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Colours: Look for linear shaped pendant lights that will complement your existing colour palette and interiors. Our linear pendants come in a variety of colours including but not limited to black, white, grey, brass, gold, natural, and copper. However, the most common colour is definitely black, white and silver.
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Installation Height: Consider how height affects style, safety, and illumination. Also, consider ease of installation and its maintenance. Adjusting the height of the pendants can really affect the style and lighting of a room. For example, the higher the fitting is off the bench, the more spread out the lighting is (and conversely less directed and focused lighting). Also, adjusting the height so that the fitting is higher off the table can make the pendant light look smaller.and less impeding (the opposite effect happens when you lower its height).
Popular Linear Bar Pendant Lights
If you are having a difficult time finding a suitable linear pendant, we have curated a small range of our "Most Popular Linear Pendant Lights" on our advice and inspiration page for you to browse. These fittings are a staple in our designer pendant lighting catalogue, and are universally appealing to suit most functions, styles and applications. The Strip Suspended Pendant Lights are especially popular above dining tables and kitchen benches and come in a variety of colours and sizes.
Also, please feel free to browse our full selection of linear bar pendant lights that are available online at Zest Lighting on this page. There is something for everyone.
Zest Lighting is an online lighting shop based in Sydney, Australia. We are an Australian owned business and ship Australia wide. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
