Large Scale Lighting

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When it comes to pendant lighting, apparently size does matter. But these larger-than-life fixtures do more than simply brighten a room. They act as a focal point that simultaneously grounds the space while creating a sense of expansiveness.

Playing with scale is a great way to add visual interest and draw attention away from negative elements, especially in a smaller space. To keep the look from becoming cartoonish, choose a fixture with a simple form and design. Round, cylindrical, or cone-shaped fixtures work well in a room with high ceilings, whereas oblong or elliptical shapes add width to a narrower room with lower ceilings.

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Images: 1. World of Interiors, 2. Bestlite, 3. Anthony Duffeleer, 4. Antonieta D'Introno,
5. Portland Monthly

Comments (10)

Sorry, but #1 and #4 are a bit too "Take me to your leader".

And #2, #3 and #5 look they will be appearing soon on unhappyhipsters.com

i like number 1 a lot.

I was just in search of reasonably priced large-scale pendants for my kitchen table. I would have loved 1, 2 or 4. I ended up with the woven lamp from west elm (which I wish was 10% larger): http://www.flickr.com/photos/creativeintheory/4327934913/in/set-72157623219807169/

This works in small spaces too. My friend had a small studio apartment and had a big arc light with a giant kind of chinese lantern like shade (Ikea I think) and it looked great.

@creativeintheory: Your woven pendant lamp looks amazing. From what I can see in the picture, it's large scale but the perfect size for the table and space. Love it!

I like #1 too, but just telling me that it's from World of Interiors, with no link and no manufacturer is frustrating.

The chairs in #2 are pretty awesome. Who makes them?

Number 4 looks like "that's no moon!"