Glass pendant light fixtures make a wonderful addition to a current lighting scheme or a great focal point to base a new design on. They are great for use in a small area or in a larger area for use as focused task lighting. One thing is for sure, no matter where you install a glass pendant light, it is sure to become the focal point of the room.
When selecting glass pendant light fixtures you can choose from single glass pendants and multiple glass pendant designs. You can find single glass pendants in many different styles from the Tiffany to something more modern. A multiple pendant is going to have a central globe design with multiple additional lights hanging from it. The number of additional lights can range from 3 to 25. Singles are great for focused task lighting, while multi-pendants can provide sufficient illumination for a larger space.
Pendant lights are great for use in kitchens, especially over kitchen islands where they will be out of the way of traffic and provide focused lighting on the island workstation. Many people like to install them in dark corners as well. You can install a multiple pendant over your kitchen or dining room table as a sole source of illumination. This will not only provide ample light, but also a wonderful focal point and conversation piece. Pendants are great in the kitchen because they provide a way to break up the typical horizontal effect of counters, cabinets, and appliances.
Deciding to use glass pendant light fixtures in your design is only the first step. The fun part is yet to come when you will start to browse the literally thousands of designs available. There is a style and design for everyone, which is part of the reason why these lights are so popular.