Lighting Inspiration: Oversized Pendants

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A lot of design mistakes seem to come from disregarding the importance of scale — the tiny sofa that got lost at sea in an expansive living room, a mammoth bath vanity that swallowed a dainty powder room; however, with lighting it may be a different story. Large globular pendants do for a room what chunky necklaces do for an outfit: create a high impact focal point and add instant interest to the sparest of rooms. Here are a few simple-formed, large-scale lights that stole our breath....

• 1 Ok, this room is anything but spare. Still, the super-sized pendant — along with the rug — grounds this high traffic, transitional area by giving it a focal point.

• 2 Another shape or size chandelier may make this room appear much more traditional, but the large scale and simple globe shape give it a distinct modern edge.

• 3 This simple paper lantern makes a big statement. We like how the its shape mimics the base of the pedestal table.

• 4 We've seen this picture a million and one times and still gasp every time. Without the pendant it might just be a monotone workspace, but with the pendant it's pure dreamy inspiration.

• 5 We like the contrast between the long, clean lined parsons table and the single large round pendant.

(Images: 1: Erik Johnson via Design Public, 2-3: Better Homes and Gardens, 4: via Decorology, 5: Domino)

Comments (7)

love the globes - like interior suns
check out a glittery version! - http://www.houzz.com/photos/17430/SHH-modern-dining-room-london

posted by designmad101 on March 16th 2009 at 11:43am
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This is my all-time fave oversized pendant.

"Don't look now, darling, but I think we have a visitor."

*illuminated jellyfish descends, glistening ominously*

posted by rosenatti on March 16th 2009 at 12:20pm
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where is the table and chairs in the first photo from?

posted by Bee09 on March 16th 2009 at 1:00pm
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Love these oversized pendants! Also a fan of oversized drum shades.

posted by Emily the Cat on March 16th 2009 at 1:17pm
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i must have the details on the floating wall system. it's awesome!

posted by Joan in SB on March 16th 2009 at 2:08pm
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There is something about the round paper or plastic ball that just screams "cheap" to me. How about a post on large pendants that aren't round or paper? In the CB2 equator direction...

posted by nkr707 on March 16th 2009 at 6:04pm
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The shelving is a wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal System. see http//www.aardewerkenzo.com

posted by Aardewerk en Zo on March 21st 2009 at 4:17am
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