Tips for positioning a pendant light
When hanging a pendant over a table, it’s important to find the right position and height to create a balanced and functional light.
When hanging a pendant over a table, it’s important to find the right position and height to create a balanced and functional light.
If the pendant lamp is not in the right place, Vrida has a range of extension arms for pendant lights that are swivelling and where the pendant light can be rotated and shifted to change the position of the pendant lamp. This type of extension arm allows you to adjust the light to suit different needs in the room. Most often we want the pendant lamp centred over the table to create symmetry in the room.
Vrida extension arms for pendant light are equipped with a patented suspension system that makes it easy to swivel or change the position of your pendant light. These extension arms are popular to use because they offer flexibility and adaptability. They are available in different sizes and styles, from short variants for small movements to the longest length, which allows the pendant light to be moved up to 150 cm.
Vrida extension arms for pendant lights are a practical and functional solution for creating versatile lighting in the home or office, allowing the user to create the perfect pendant lighting environment for their needs.
What height should the pendant light hang at?
Here are some guidelines on how to find the right height for your ceiling light. With Vrida extension arms, the height for the pendant lamp can be determined and adjusted if it’s not right the first time. Here are some tips and advice on what is usually good to keep in mind.
A general guideline is that the lamp should often hang 50-60 cm above the table to provide enough light for working or eating without glare.
In most dining and living rooms, it’s good to leave space between the ceiling and the pendant lamp to avoid the lamp feeling too confined. A distance of around 75-90 cm between the ceiling and the underside of the lamp is usually appropriate, but of course it depends on the type of lamp you use.
When sitting at the dining table, the pendant light should be hung so that the light source is at eye level or slightly above. This provides even lighting and minimises the risk of glare when looking at the pendant light.
Consider the proportions and style of the room when deciding on the height of the pendant light. A general rule of thumb is that the pendant light should not be so low that it interferes with your field of vision or feels bulky in relation to the rest of the room.
Adjust the height of the pendant lamp according to your personal preferences and needs. If the pendant lamp is used to create mood lighting, it can hang lower, while it should hang slightly higher if it is primarily used to provide task lighting.
Finally, the lamp should hang at an appropriate distance from the ceiling and table to create balanced lighting and a harmonious atmosphere in the room. Adjust the height according to your own needs and comfort for the best result.
