Even before Thomas Edison invented the first electric light in 1879, interior designers recognised the artistic potential as well as the functional value of hanging lights in the home. Nearly five thousand years ago, the early Greeks used to decorate the clay pots which contained animal fats or perfumed oils with lighted wicks inside, which were their source of domestic lighting. The Romans experimented with bronze and other metals to make their functional lamps more beautiful and examples of decorative lighting can be found from almost every culture and society since.
Interior lighting is big business as a visit to the lighting department of any major store will show. In fact there are stores selling only lighting in probably every town in the world. There are as many styles and choices available are there are rooms to hold them and lighting is still the designer's dream. The glass around Thomas Edison's glass bulb had barely cooled before the New York Tiffany Studios were designing their beautiful stained glass lampshades that were to influence lighting design ever since and the enthusiasm of modern designers has not slowed its pace; as the popularity of designer pendant lighting shows.
Whether you like up-lighters or down-lighters, chandelier-styles or cone, Italian, Danish, American or Japanese, there is such an abundance of shapes of styles in lighting available nowadays that it's almost impossible to choose which hanging light to put in your room or discuss the options available. But never say never! Let's take a quick look at what is available across a modest price range.
A starkly simple, white, hanging single globe, taking up to 150W bulb, can range from under .00 to around 0.00. This will make a dramatic statement in a medium-sized room. For something jazzy, bright and modern, a hand-blown Murano glass pendant lamp will ensure uniqueness as no two will ever be identical. For under in some outlets, this will provide perfect accent lighting for smaller rooms or over a bar area. For an ultra-modern, minimalist-looking pendant light in a bold, geometric design, a modern space will be dramatically complemented by a 'TransGlobe' pendant light at .00. Slightly cheaper than this but equally dramatic, is the 'Lite Source' conic steel and glass, adjustable pendant which will add a contemporary feel to any room. If you prefer track lights with three or four pendants, which are particularly popular for kitchens, these begin at just under 0.00, though a three bulb billiard light can be found for just under 0.00.
Although chandeliers do not conjure visions of modern living, these are still a popular choice and have been giving a modern face-lift by many designers who use contemporary materials like brushed nickel to combine traditional elegance with up to the minute style. These can start from as little as 0.00 and if this style is your preference, it is well worth shopping around for the best deal. Then you can relax in reflected glory as you light up your life!
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