Living Room Pendant Lights

A pendant light in a living room serves a different purpose to one in a kitchen or dining room. Over a dining table the height and spread of the light is largely determined by the table below it — in a living room there is more freedom, and more creative latitude over where a pendant is hung, at what height, and what it is intended to do. A pendant over a coffee table, in a reading corner, or as a focal point in an alcove can be as much a design statement as a light source.

Single statement pendants work well in living rooms with higher ceilings where there is space for a fitting to hang with proper clearance and be seen in its entirety. The Mullan brass and ceramic pendants — handcrafted in Ireland — have a material quality and presence that suits both period homes and contemporary interiors with an interest in craftsmanship. The Sollux wooden pendants, including the Zeke and Keke oak globe and cylinder forms, bring a Scandi-influenced organic warmth that suits natural material interior schemes.

Cluster and multi-pendant arrangements work well in living rooms with double-height or generous ceilings, or as a replacement for a single large fitting where several smaller pendants grouped together creates more visual interest. The Woody three-light cluster and the Pastelo collection linear and cluster arrangements both suit this application well.

For living rooms where a pendant is wanted over a specific seating area rather than as the primary ceiling light, a smaller pendant at lower height — the Zeke 10cm or Keke 10cm oak pendants, for instance — can provide a focused, intimate light source above a reading chair or side table. Browse the full Living Room Lighting range for ceiling and wall options alongside.