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Outdoor Pendant Lights
Outdoor lighting provides a way to highlight specific features on your home exterior while also offering a safer environment for you and your guests.
Modern pendant lights are not only a great way in enhancing the design of interior space but also have the same effect outdoors. It helps bring the home and its outdoor living spaces to an entirely new level by anchoring the setting and providing design inspiration for entire outdoor dining and lounging spaces.
Good pendant lighting requires both function and aesthetic. Though a variety of fixture types and functions are available, pendant lights are among the best for outdoor spaces because of their ability to act as a spotlight and boost the aesthetic of the space they’re placed in.
Outdoor pendant lights come in a wide variety of sizes, styles, and finishes. If you need some extra inspiration, gander through our outdoor lighting selection and find the perfect pendant that will suit your needs and style.
OUTDOOR PENDANT LIGHTS
Thinking about adding some flair to your outdoor area? Outdoor pendant lights are a great way to combine style and function. They are built to withstand the elements, so you can find options suitable for damp or even wet conditions. Plus, they come in a wide variety of designs to match your taste and create a beautiful outdoor haven.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST OUTDOOR PENDNT LIGHTS: SIZE, FINISHES, STYLES, AND INSTALLATION OPTIONS
As day turns to dusk and dusk into night, some carefully placed outdoor pendant light will provide warm ambience, enough light to eat by, and a measure of safety along dark paths. Our handy guide will help you choose the outdoor pendant lights for your home. Also, be sure to look over the expert safety tips before you start illuminating your outdoor spaces.
- Purpose/Why: Outdoor pendant lights have become increasingly popular as an addition to many homes because it adds style and function to entryways, exterior foyers, porch, or patios. Not only does your outdoor lighting enhances the ambiance and welcoming touch to your home exterior, but it also provides much-needed safety.
- Size: The size of your outdoor pendant light is very important as it influences not only the look you want to achieve but also its functionality. When choosing an outdoor pendant light, choose a size that is in proportion to the dimensions of the covered porch or patio.
- Size: The size of your outdoor pendant light is very important as it influences not only the look you want to achieve but also its functionality. When choosing an outdoor pendant light, choose a size that is in proportion to the dimensions of the covered porch or patio.
- Positioning: Positioning is equally important as size. Prior to sourcing an outdoor hanging fixture, it is important to determine the ceiling clearance.
- Colours: For a seamlessly designed outdoor space, it is recommended that the colour of your pendant light blends with the rest of your outdoor lighting fixture. Some of the popular finishes include black, antique brown, antique copper, brass, black, pewter, and gold.
- Brightness: Choose a pendant light that displays a warm, soothing ambiance as it is ideal for creating relaxing, comfortable outdoor environments.
- Ingress Protection: Outdoor lights are typically categorized as dry, damp, or wet locations. It is best to get an outdoor pendant light that suitable for at least damp areas because these lights can handle condensation, fog, and light mist.
- IP20 Ordinary
- IP22 Drip Proof
- IP23 Rain Proof
- IP44 Splash Proof
- IP55 Dust Proof, Jet Proof
- IP64 Dust Tight, Splash Proof
- IP65 Dust Tight, Jet Proof
- IP67 Dust Tight, Watertight
- IP68 Dust Tight, Pressure Watertight
- Installation: When installing an outdoor pendant light, one of the precautions you need to consider is the weather. Choose a day when the weather is nice and dry to avoid the safety concerns of working with electricity in a wet environment. You may want to call an electrician to come in and install the necessary wiring and the light for you.
- Height: When you have chosen a location to install the light, make sure the ceiling light is tall enough for the pendant to not hang so low that you run the risk of running into them. Ideally, your fixture should hang far enough from the ceiling or at least 12 inches down or 7 feet above the floor.
- Bulb: Warmer, dimmer bulbs are mostly recommended for outdoor settings, as they illuminate your outside space without casting too harsh a contrast between the lit area and the darkness beyond.
- Style/Feel: Because of its soothing and natural tone, it is best to choose a pendant light with a warm color temperature. It helps highlight structural elements and mimics the warm and comforting ambiance of a campfire.
- Materials: Outdoor pendant lights usually come into direct contact with damp weather conditions, so it is necessary to ensure that your fixture is made of strong, damage-resistant materials. Most outdoor lighting fixtures are made from brass, copper, aluminium, and even ceramic.
- Maintenance: Outdoor pendant lights should be cleaned at least twice a year or whenever necessary to ensure their best performance. Clean fixtures are more attractive and provide more light than those that are neglected or forgotten at cleaning time. It is easy and doesn't require special equipment but it requires some time and careful attention, so water does not come in contact with any electrical sockets.
POPULAR OUTDOOR PENDANT LIGHTS
Lantern Pendant Light: Lantern pendants are one of the most unique types of outdoor lighting fixtures. Originally intended to protect the light source from the elements with glass, lantern pendant lights make a suitable design option for exterior lighting. The Classic Boston Antique Brass Rod Pendant Light is a wonderful vintage-style addition to an outdoor entrance due to its dimension of detail and character.
Caged Pendant Light: Cage Pendant Lights add a raw industrial style into your outdoor spaces. The nautical-themed design of the Liverpool Outdoor Brass Classic Pendant Light will help you achieve that coastal New England feels to your home's exterior.
Traditional Pendant lights: Perhaps the most common outdoor hanging fixture is the traditional pendant light. A good example is the Albany Exterior Antique Bronze Rod Pendant Light. It utilizes a lot of details, materials like glass or bronze, and bring a vintage feel to your outdoor area.
Zest Lighting has a wide range of the best designs of outdoor pendant lights. Our design enthusiasts meticulously handpicked and approved each design to ensure a large but curated collection that fits our customers’ high standards in style. We have spent a lot of time looking for the right pieces to add to our collection and hope you like them as much as we do.
We are based in Sydney and ship Australia wide including free shipping to Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Sydney. Shop Outdoor Pendant Lights Online at Zest Lighting.