Pendant Lighting typically comprises a single light fitting attached to the center of a ceiling in order to provide general lighting to a room. Because ceiling mounted lights were once so boring they are often ignored or removed completely. These days they are back in fashion though, partly because of the great designs available, and partly because just about every room has connection points making them easier to install.
How to Transform your Existing Ceiling Lighting Points in 5 Steps
1. Isolate the power supply and remove the existing pendant light fitting completely. It may be full of dust so wear a face mask and goggles for safety’s sake. While up there, check the condition of the wiring carefully – is it long enough to connect to something else and most importantly is it in good condition? If in any doubt at all call in an electrician to advise you. Never take chances with electrical safety.
2. Determine what is possible before you go shopping and come home with the wrong thing. How high is the ceiling, how big is the room, and how much light do you need to create? Will the light be used for reading or other close work, or just as background for ambience?
3. Have in mind what you are looking for in terms of design too before you visit a lighting store. It can seem easier to make a frustrated choice from what is available, as opposed to persisting until you find what you really need. A good way to start is to Google for images of pendant lighting and to study these until you have narrowed your choice considerably down. The images also often link to commercial websites where you may be able to order your dream pendant lighting direct.
4. When you finally have your new light fitting back at home, open it carefully making sure to preserve all the packaging in case you need to return it to the supplier. Check it for the slightest damage – this is because replacement parts are seldom available for pendant lights and you will be on your own if you spot damage after you have installed it
5. Before you mount the light, assemble it following the manufacturer’s instructions in every detail and taking care not to damage anything. This is because ceiling lights are delicate and designed to weigh as little as possible too. After making sure the electricity is off and that you have somebody holding the ladder, attached it to the ceiling mounting points, connect the wires and you are ready to turn on and test.
That night, when the sun has finally set and darkness fallen, you may justifiably proud at the new ambience that your pendant lighting has added to the room. You have a new skill-set now that will enable you to fit many more pendant lights in the future. Enjoy the moment, you surely do deserve it too.