The Bright Edit

February 25, 2026

TIPS: How High Should Pendant Lights Hang?
Lighting placement can completely transform a space. Even the most beautiful pendant light can look awkward or feel impractical if it’s hung too high or too low. One of the most common questions we receive is: How high should pendant lights hang?

The answer depends on where the pendant is installed and the height of your ceiling. Below is a practical guide to help you get it right the first time.

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February 2, 2026

Designing Room-by-Room: Illuminating the Dining Room
It’s quite easy to hang a light over your dining room table and call it a day, but the dining room is not just for eating. multi-functional space, used for homework, paying bills, playing games, and other tasks. Providing sufficient light at the table and around the room is key. Decorative style reaches its apex in the dining room. Here you'll find tips for lighting the Sideboard or Buffet Table, longer tables and dining tables.
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January 12, 2026

Designing Room-by-Room: Illuminating the Living Room
As both the social and recreational center of the home, living rooms have substantial and varied lighting requirements. A chandelier or other decorative fixture centered above the seating area can supply the room with ambient light. In this post, we also discuss the influence of wall lights and pendants in your living room.
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July 24, 2023

Pendant Light Height and Spacing Over Your Kitchen Island
Pendant lights are a stylish and functional lighting choice for kitchen islands. They not only provide essential task lighting but also add an elegant touch to the heart of your kitchen. However, getting the pendant light height and spacing right is crucial to maximize both functionality and aesthetics.
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July 15, 2023

Captivating Pendants and Wall Lights
When it comes to illuminating your home, lighting fixtures play a pivotal role in setting the mood and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your space. If you're looking to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your home, Lighting.co.za offers an exquisite selection of pendants and wall lights that will effortlessly transform your interior.
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March 24, 2021

Designing Room-by-Room: Illuminating the Bathroom
Your bathroom is your own private sanctuary where you start and finish your day, where you can be yourself and enjoy a few quiet moments. Styling with the right lighting is key to making it a space where you can feel your best. Here are a few tips to give a little extra attention to decorative lighting choices in these small spaces. To ease your online experience, you can now filter fittings and shop according to different areas in your home.
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March 9, 2021

Designing Room-by-Room: Illuminating the Kitchen
While the traditional cooking and cleaning functions endure – requiring specific task illumination – the kitchen is the hub of household activity. Just like one wrong measurement can make or break a recipe, the wrong choice of lighting can disrupt the design of your space. Here are a few ideas for using lighting in your breakfast nook, dinette or over the kitchen counter.
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July 21, 2020

Designing Room-by-Room: Illuminating the Bedroom
Relaxation is important to an experience of the bedroom as a place of respite and rejuvenation. A chaise lounge with a view out the window can be a great spot to gaze and unwind. With the addition of a hanging pendant, or a cluster of smaller ones, you can transform the chaise into a cosy nook for reading. Tips, tricks & more!
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July 21, 2020

Interior Illumination: The Three Essential Lighting Types
Interior illumination can be classified into three distinct lighting types, namely: ambient lighting such as pendant lights; task lighting such as desk lamps, standing lamps, spot or wall lights; and accent lighting which are used for decorative purposes or to make statements. This blog post is filled with more in depth information!
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