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Pendant lighting according to history was created to provide the usefulness and beauty of a chandelier but at a more reasonable priced functional item. The name is actually taken from the piece of jewelry known as a pendant and was first made as clay hanging lamps that provided light by burning animal fat. As they year’s progressed glass became the primary material used to make a pendant light. Currently pendant lights are extremely popular, particularly the 5 pendant light.

A 5 pendant light is a lighting fixture that will be hung from the ceiling typically with a chain or a metal rod of various metals. There are very little differences between these and a chandelier, except the lights typically covered with a shade of glass, plastic or fabric. They are often referred to as a drop light or swag light. The older styles of 5 pendant lights had a shell of blown glass that surrounded the bulb.

The 5 pendant lights are extremely versatile and can be hung in the entry way, living room, dining room, bedroom, hallway and recently have been used in the bathroom. The lights provided by a pendant light are sparkling and give a spread out glow of light. They are extremely easy to install and can usually be completed and ready for use in only a few hours.

A 5 pendant light is functional, stylish and has a very elegant appeal to it. With the vast array of material options these lighting fixtures can be placed in an area and completely reform the entire room with only the change of light fixture. The five light is the most traditional of the pendant lights and the price will vary depending on the amount of detail evolved with the design or materials used. They can be purchased inexpensively and still have a very elegant look.

When you begin shopping for a 5 pendant light it is important to keep in mind the area of the home in which the light will be hung. They provide excellent lighting in all task areas and will be the center focus of the room. The room should be compatible to the size of the pendant light which could measure approximately thirty six inches in diameter. When hanging in a dining room for example, the fixture should not overwhelm the top area of the table and be hung high enough to avoid interfering with those seated around the table. In other areas it should be placed high enough to avoid stooping to walk under it.