How to Choose Lighting For Your Home

A pendant light is sometimes referred to as a drop or suspender light. It is a singular light fixture that hangs from the ceiling. Pendant lights are usually suspended by a chain, cord, or a metal rod. Pendant lights can be used for both ambient lighting as well as task lighting. For more on the different types of lighting, read our “Guide to Lighting & Light Fixtures.” Often hung with one or more additional pendants, these fixtures come in a variety of materials and sizes and usually house halogen or fluorescent bulbs. Below, we’ll guide you on how to hang pendant lights.